In a spectacular opening, Rashmika Mandanna’s newest release, ‘The Girlfriend,’ has garnered approximately Rs 1.30 crore on its first day. This contemporary romantic drama, which delves into the themes of love and personal boundaries, has struck a chord with audiences in Telugu-speaking areas, showcasing impressive ticket sales.
Rashmika Mandanna’s latest film ‘The Girlfriend’ which is directed by Rahul Ravindran, has opened to a strong box office debut. The movie has collected an estimated Rs 1.30 crore India net on its first day across all languages.The romantic drama, which hit theatres on November 7, 2025, marks Rashmika’s return to Telugu cinema after a long gap.
Occupancy figures for the Rashmika Mandanna starrer
According to early estimates shared by Sacnilk, ‘The Girlfriend’ performed significantly better in the Telugu market, achieving an overall 16.90% occupancy throughout Friday.Day 1 Telugu Occupancy:Morning Shows: 12.83%Afternoon Shows: 15.40%Evening Shows: 15.80%Night Shows: 23.55%In contrast, the Hindi version registered a more modest response, averaging 6.89% occupancy. The movie had slight improvements in evening and night slots.Day 1 Hindi Occupancy:Morning Shows: 6.36%Afternoon Shows: 5.03%Evening Shows: 7.59%Night Shows: 8.58%
Storyline and performances
The Girlfriend stars Rashmika Mandanna as Bhooma who is an MA student whose relationship with Vikram (Dheekshith Shetty) begins as an innocent college romance but soon transforms into a deep study of love, emotional autonomy, and personal boundaries. Director Rahul Ravindran crafts ‘The Girlfriend’ as a modern love story that has raw emotions that touch the audiences heart.
What lies ahead for ‘The Girlfriend’
With decent occupancy rates and collections along with good reviews, ‘The Girlfriend’ seems all set for steady weekend growth. An excerpt from our ETimes review reads, “One poignant visual — Bhooma dropping her shawl in the climax — symbolises her transformation and emancipation from her past self. This film mirrors the realities of many young women by exposing affection disguised as control with parents and romantic partners and unveiling raw human emotions.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. We strive for accuracy and all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in
