Rashmika Mandanna delivers a strong and emotional performance in The Girlfriend, drawing attention for its realistic take on a toxic relationship.
The film begins streaming on Netflix on December 5, 2025, in five Indian languages after earning Rs 17 crore worldwide.
The story follows Bhooma’s journey through love, control and self-discovery, backed by strong performances from the supporting cast.
Rashmika Mandanna’s The Girlfriend has been the talk of the town for quite some time lately. The raw, emotional performance of the lead actor has attracted audiences toward the venture, which deeply touches the strings of a toxic relationship with maturity and realism. Appreciated for its engaging storyline, The Girlfriend saw Rashmika deliver a layered performance, igniting much conversation on social media as it struck a chord with audiences who resonated with the film’s love, heartbreak, and self-discovery themes. Now, as the film is gearing up for its digital release, the anticipation level among fans seems to have reached a whole new level.
SurveyThe Girlfriend: OTT release date and platform
The Girlfriend is now all set to start streaming from December 5, 2025, for those who missed it in theatres. Netflix India has confirmed that it will be streamed in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam so that the audience from across the country and elsewhere can view the same. After garnering Rs 17 crore net worldwide at the box office, the makers hope its OTT release further broadens its scope, allowing viewers to absorb its emotionality in the comfort of their homes.
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The Girlfriend: Plot
The movie revolves around Bhooma Devi, played by Rashmika Mandanna, and her turbulent ride through a highly toxic relationship. Dheekshith Shetty plays the male lead, and his character, initially charming, slowly turns aggressive and controlling, making what initially looks like a picturebook fairy tale romance into a riveting emotional battle. The story follows Bhooma’s journey inch by inch as she faces heartbreak, discovers her strength, and builds up the courage to take back her life.
The story threads through the maze of contemporary relationships with sensitivity and nuance, bringing to the fore the fragile vulnerability and essential resilience of its characters. The lead couple is well complemented by strong performances from Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, and Rohini, who imbue depth and texture into the emotional tapestry-the telling becomes compulsively engaging, yet relatable.
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The Girlfriend: Cast
The film features Rashmika Mandanna as Bhooma in the lead, while Dheekshith Shetty appears as the male lead, offering a powerful and contrasting aura. Key supporting roles in the film are played by Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, and Rohini, which add much value to the drama in the storyline. The movie is written and directed by Rahul Ravindran.
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