Janhvi Kapoor showers praise on Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend; Calls it 'mandatory watch'

Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend is streaming on Netflix. The romance-drama received praise from fans and critics and now Janhvi Kapoor shared her review.

Janhvi Kapoor reviews Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend

The Girlfriend is a 2025 Tamil romance drama starring Rashmika Mandanna. The film was released in cinemas on November 7, and from December 5, it has been streaming on Netflix. The Girlfriend received a positive response from fans, and now Janhvi Kapoor has shared her review for the film.

Janhvi Kapoor praises The Girlfriend

On December 8, Janhvi Kapoor took to her Instagram Story and shared a picture of Rashmika Mandanna from The Girlfriend. Sharing the picture, she wrote, "#TheGirlfriend Mandatory watch" and added a clap and an emotional emoji.

About The Girlfriend

The Girlfriend (2025) is a Telugu drama starring Rashmika Mandanna as Bhooma, a literature student who falls for charming but possessive college heartthrob Vikram (Dheekshith Shetty). This story explores the harsh reality of a toxic, emotionally manipulative relationship, showing Bhumi's journey from simple love to self-realisation and freedom from control.

Bhooma, a literature student, meets and falls for Vikram, a charismatic senior, in college. The relationship turns from romantic to controlling as Vikram becomes possessive and starts controlling Bhooma's life, leading to emotional dependency and self-destruction. She finds temporary freedom through a theatre club but faces Vikram's increased control, becoming trapped in a growing toxic spiral.

The film highlights the nuances of emotional abuse, gaslighting, and patriarchal dynamics, contrasting them with healthy relationships and female camaraderie, especially through Bhumi's friendship with Durga (Anu Emmanuel). The story follows Bhumi's journey of self-discovery as she learns to confront her situation, find her voice, and break free from a suffocating relationship, showcasing her transformation from victim to empowered individual.

Also read: The Girlfriend: An intimate portrait of narcissism, quiet sisterhood, and the girl who learns to breathe again

The Girlfriend cast

The cast of The Girlfriend features Rashmika Mandanna as Bhooma, Dheekshith Shetty as Vikram, Rao Ramesh as Bhooma's Father, Anu Emmanuel as Durga, Rohini Molleti as Vikram's Mother, and others.

The Girlfriend FAQs

Q. Where can I watch The Girlfriend 2025 Rashmika?

A. You can watch The Girlfriend starring Rashmika Mandanna on Netflix.

Q. Who is the hero in The Girlfriend movie?

A. Dheekshith Shetty plays the male lead in The Girlfriend.

Q. Is Girlfriend worth watching?

A. The Girlfriend starring Rashmika Mandanna, opened to good reviews and praises, making it a must-watch.

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