Rashmika Mandanna has returned to the big screen with the movie ‘The Girlfriend’, in which she will be seen in a completely different role. Apart from Rashmika, the movie also stars Anu Emmanuel and Dheekshith Shetty in pivotal roles. The actress will play the role of a naive college student whose life changes for the worse after she gets into a relationship with a fellow student.
If you are looking forward to watching The Girlfriend in theatres, then check these reviews by the netizens.
#TheGirlfriend – Slow But Impactful 🙏
— The South Cinemaa (@southcinemaaaa) November 7, 2025
Movie is a strong watch for those who enjoy slow-paced, serious dramas. #RashmikaMandanna doesn’t just act she lives Bhooma. #RohiniMolleti is brilliant in her brief role, and the pre-interval mirror scene will stun you. Story drags at… pic.twitter.com/EGAuK6T5Aj
#TheGirlfriend a good cinematic experience 🔥@iamRashmika character and performance in this movie may bags her several awards ❤️
The story was truly engaging throughout .
Totally a must watch movie for every girls out here 👌 pic.twitter.com/tF1zE2A7iM---Advertisement---— Censor Media (@CensorMedia) November 6, 2025
The girlfriend first half review decent love story rashmika acting was good interval lo chaala baaga chesindhi insecure love story #TheGirlFriend #TheGirfriendReview #RashmikaMandanna pic.twitter.com/dDEnQilKu2
— K B BABU 9988 (@CeepuB4909) November 6, 2025
Whatt a mind blowing performance by Rashmika…👌
— 🇨🇭🇦🇳🇩🇺🦁 (@Chandu_1718) November 6, 2025
Emotional scenes were too good in this movie 💯
Overall A "Super Hit" Movie #TheGirlFriend ⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/RcfwUyuvdh
#TheGirlfriend is a hard-hitting film narrated with conviction. It’s sure to connect deeply with people who are in love or going through confused relationships.
— TELUGUCINEMAS.IN (@TelugucinemasIn) November 6, 2025
Director #RahulRavindran has made a decent and sincere attempt.#RashmikaMandanna delivers a mature and powerful… pic.twitter.com/dEDoUM4rg2
The movie is directed by Rahul Ravindran. Its cinematography is handled by Krishnan Vasant with production design by S Rama Krishna and Monika Nigotre.
Director Ravi Chandran talked about if there is any similarity between Arjun Reddy and The Girlfriend. He told NDTV, “Arjun Reddy is a cult film which was a game breaker in cinema and it’s a much bigger film. My film is not close to it and honestly, this so-called similarity struck me only after the people on social media pointed it out. I actually thought of the story much before Arjun Reddy came about.”
In the trailer, Rashmika is seen playing the role of a naïve and simple college student. Her life changes after she gets into a relationship with a fellow student. But the relationship soon turns sour and she finds herself in trouble with no support from anyone.
On the work front, Rashmika was recently seen in Thamma with Ayushmann Khurrana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
