The Girlfriend movie box office collection day 1: Rashmika Mandanna’s first solo headliner mints Rs 1.3 cr; her lowest opening in 2025 despite box office bomb Sikandar

Actor Rashmika Mandanna’s latest film The Girlfriend, a Telugu romantic drama, which hit theatres on Friday, had opened to glorious reviews from critics. The film is written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, and let’s find out how much it made at the theatres on day one.

The Girlfriend movie box office collection day 1:

The Girlfriend is a Telugu language romantic drama, which is headlined by Rashmika Mandanna. It is also one of her firsts solo lead project, and released in theatres on November 7. The film explores the complexities of a relationship, from a woman’s perspective.

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As per the Sacnilk report, has made a sun of Rs 1.3 crore on its first day. With the positive word of mouth, and Rashmika Mandanna's brand name, the film is expected to do good over the weekend, especially with less films to compete this week. The Girlfriend released in Telugu, but Rashmika’s pan-Indian fame, the romantic drama has possibilities to do well in other languages too.

Notably, The Girlfriend is also Rashmika’s first film in which she headlines the film solely. The actor, who starred in films like Chhaava, Sikandar, Kuberaa, and Thamma, this year alone, saw her lowest opening collection with The Girlfriend. Even as Sikandar had made Rs 26 crore on day one, it is regarded as box office failure. While all films had a male star to headline and give a kickstart for opening collection, Rashmika’s The Girlfriend will be solely relying on audiences’ praise, which means the box office collection is still note worthy.

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The Girlfriend – cast, crew, OTT partner

The Girlfriend also features Dheekshith Shetty as the male lead, Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, Rohini and others in prominent roles. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, the film explores the perspectives of a woman in a relationship, as she navigates through her feelings of is she is with the right person. The music is scored by Hesham Abdul Wahab with the film shot by Krishnan Vasant. Chota K Prasad is the editor of The Girlfriend. Netflix has bagged the post-theatrical streaming rights of 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.