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Anu Emmanuel’s blunt take after The Girlfriend: Women face endless conditions while men just worry about money

Anu Emmanuel’s role as Durga in Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend has come in for a lot of praise. 

Anu Emmanuel’s blunt take after The Girlfriend: Women face endless conditions while men just worry about money
Anu Emmanuel on The Girlfriend's success

Last Updated: 09.11 AM, Nov 12, 2025

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The Girlfriend is Rashmika Mandanna's new romantic drama that has impressed many and is slowly gaining momentum at the box office. While Rashmika Mandanna's performance is being hailed as her career best, another actor who also stole the limelight was Anu Emmanuel, who played the role of Durga.

Anu Emmanuel shines in The Girlfriend, wins hearts with her role as Durga

The moment Anu was seen in the promos, everyone trolled her, questioning why, despite being a popular heroine, she opted for just a supporting character. However, her performance and the way she supports Rashmika in the film become key aspects of the film, earning her a lot of praise.

The Girlfriend
The Girlfriend

Speaking about the same, Anu Emmanuel stated that characters like Durga do not come along daily, and as she was deeply invested in the story, she did not hesitate before agreeing to act in the film.

When asked about the director taking sides for women, Anu stated that she completely agrees with the way women were showcased in the film. “Women face endless conditions: how to talk, what to wear, when to marry, and when to have children. Men only deal with pressure about their job or income,” said Anu Emmanuel.

The noted actress is getting a lot of love on social media, as many are hailing The Girlfriend as her perfect comeback in Telugu cinema. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, the film showcases how a young and modern girl, played by Anu Emmanuel, gets sidelined in love but still helps a woman who is going through a toxic relationship.

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Anu Emmanuel's act in The Girlfriend's pre climax wins hearts

Anu also added that she watched the film in a single screen, and the reception she got for her character in the pre-climax made her emotional. The Girlfriend is faring well in the A centers, but the masses seem to have ignored the film.

FAQs

Q. Is The Girlfriend worth watching?

A. The Girlfriend, 2025 Telugu film, has been receiving good reviews from critics and audiences.

Q. What is The Girlfriend OTT partner?

A. Netflix has bagged the streaming rights of The Girlfriend.

Q. What is Rashmika's latest film?

A. Rashmika's film The Girlfriend is running in theatres.

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