PremiumThe Girlfriend teaser OUT: Rashmika Mandanna's intense close-ups are up to something big
The Girlfriend has Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead and actor Rahul Ravindran has directed the film. Vijay Deverakonda has given voiceover to the teaser.
The Girlfriend
Last Updated: 11.53 AM, Dec 09, 2024
Rashmika Mandanna is at the top of her game, delivering back-to-back hits. She stunned audiences with her terrific performance in the film, Pushpa 2: The Rule alongside Allu Arjun. The action drama is wreaking havoc at the Hindi box office, while the Telugu collections remain solid.
The Girlfriend teaser review
On another note, the teaser for Rashmika's film The Girlfriend was initially supposed to be released with Pushpa 2, but that didn’t happen for some reason. However, the teaser has been released today, December 9, and it looks promising. Director Rahul Ravindran focuses on showcasing Rashmika in various moods. The teaser is filled with close-up shots of Rashmika, who looks different and appears to harbor fear on her face.
Rashmika plays a college girl who falls for a guy. Beyond that, the teaser doesn’t reveal much except for a final dialogue where Rashmika asks the boy if he’s using pickup lines on her, as she doesn’t believe in such things. Rashmika is seen in a simple avatar, and what adds intrigue is the voiceover by Vijay Deverakonda. His delivery of a few Sanskrit lines elevates the teaser's impact.
Judging by the teaser, the film appears to be a thriller that will showcase Rashmika in a never-before-seen role. It hints at her character navigating a complicated relationship, with an eventual emotional outburst. Rashmika conveys a range of emotions effectively through her eyes, making her performance compelling.
Rahul Ravindran directs The Girlfriend
The teaser, though simple, packs an emotional punch. This marks Rahul Ravindran's third directorial venture, which he has also written. The film is produced by Geetha Arts, with music by Hesham Abdul Wahab. Vidya Koppineedi and Dheeraj Mogilineni have co-produced the film under the banners of Mass Movie Makers and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment.
Another highlight of the teaser is the mystery surrounding the actor playing Rashmika's boyfriend, whose identity has been kept under wraps. The Girlfriend is slated for an early release next year, with the exact date to be announced soon. For now, Rashmika looks intense and captivating in the teaser for The Girlfriend.