Mumbai | February 28, 2026
The latest box office figures show contrasting performances for two recent Hindi releases. While Taapsee Pannu’s courtroom drama Assi is witnessing a slowdown in its second week, Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri’s romantic action thriller O Romeo continues to sustain momentum at the ticket counters.
‘Assi’ Box Office Collection Day 8
Anubhav Sinha’s directorial Assi, released on February 20, has completed eight days in theaters. The courtroom drama opened modestly and has seen fluctuating numbers throughout its first week.
Daily Breakdown:
Day 1 – ₹1 crore
Day 2 – ₹1.6 crore
Day 3 – ₹1.6 crore
Day 4 – ₹70 lakh
Day 5 – ₹85 lakh
Day 6 – ₹60 lakh
Day 7 – ₹60 lakh
Week 1 Total – ₹6.95 crore
On its eighth day (Friday), Assi collected ₹46 lakh, bringing its total domestic box office collection to ₹7.41 crore.
Despite positive discussions around its courtroom narrative, the film’s theatrical run has remained limited in scale compared to major commercial releases.
‘O Romeo’ Box Office Collection Day 15
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, O Romeo was released on February 13 and has now completed 15 days in cinemas.
The romantic action drama has delivered stronger box office numbers, especially during its opening week.
Weekly Performance:
Week 1 – ₹47.1 crore
Week 2 – ₹14.45 crore
On Day 15 (Friday), the film added ₹1.15 crore, taking its total collection to ₹62.60 crore.
The film’s mix of romance, action, and thriller elements appears to have sustained audience interest into its third weekend.
Comparative Performance Snapshot
| Film | Days in Theaters | Friday Collection | Total Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assi | 8 Days | ₹46 lakh | ₹7.41 crore |
| O Romeo | 15 Days | ₹1.15 crore | ₹62.60 crore |
While Assi continues its run with modest earnings, O Romeo remains significantly ahead in overall box office numbers.
