The Girlfriend: Cast, plot, OTT platform, runtime, pre-release business | All you need to know about Rashmika Mandanna's next

The Girlfriend is Rashmika Mandanna's new film that hits the screen on November 7, 2025. The romantic drama is backed by legendary filmmaker Allu Aravind.

The Girlfriend cast, OTT platform

Rashmika Mandanna is giving back-to-back hits in her career and is in no mood to slow down. Her next release is The Girlfriend, featuring Dasara fame Deekshith Shetty as the main lead. Well, ahead of the film's release on November 7, 2025, here are all the details you need to know about the romantic drama.

Rashmika's The Girlfriend plot

First in line is the plot of The Girlfriend. Rashmika plays a college-going girl stuck in a toxic relationship with her boyfriend, played by Deekshith Shetty. However, there is a twist in the tale that will be brought out in the second half, and what it is will be known only when you watch the film.

The Girlfriend runtime and OTT details

Next in line is the censor update. The Girlfriend has wrapped up its censor with a U/A certificate and has locked a two-hour eighteen-minute runtime, which is crisp in today's time and age. On the other hand, Netflix has bagged the digital rights to the film for a whopping Rs 14 crore, the highest to date for a solo female-led film.

The Girlfriend pre-release business details

As per the buzz in film circles, The Girlfriend will be available for streaming in the second week of December 2025. One of the sources close to the unit has revealed to us that the pre-release business has been done on a solid note, as the film has managed to make Rs 21 crore from just the non-theatrical rights itself, leaving the makers in a safe zone.

Rahul Ravindran’s last film, Manmadhudu 2, ended as a big flop at the box office. He has taken over three years to make his third film and has chosen a very contemporary theme of toxic relationships, showcasing how a young girl takes it in her own stride. The trailer has caught the imagination of one and all, and there is no denying the fact that the film is clearly aimed at the A-centre audience.

With Telugu cinema lovers' urge to watch quality content growing by leaps and bounds, The Girlfriend is a perfect weekend watch for all movie lovers. All eyes are now on the early reviews of the film, as movies like The Girlfriend work, majorly thanks to word of mouth.

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FAQs

Q. Who is Rashmika's ex-husband?

A. Rashmika Mandanna is not married.

Q. What is Rashmika's salary?

A. Rashmika is rumoured to charge somewhere between Rs 4-10 crore a film, but these are not confirmed by reliable sources.

Q. What is Rashmika Mandanna's next movie?

A. Rashmika will appear in The Girlfriend on November 7.

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