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The Girlfriend box office collection day 2: Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty film shows spike; collects ₹3 crore

The Girlfriend box office collection day 2: Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty film shows spike; collects ₹3 crore

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₹3 crore”> Updated on: Nov 08, 2025 10:16 pm IST The Girlfriend box office collection day 2: Rahul Ravindran’s drama stars Rashmika Mandanna and Deekshith Shetty in lead roles. Here’s how it’s faring.  The Girlfriend box office collection day 2: Rahul Ravindran’s Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty-starrer The Girlfriend was released in theatres this Friday. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics, but due to good word of mouth, it has seen a spike in collections on its first Saturday. Here’s how it’s faring. (Also Read: The Girlfriend post-analysis: Rashmika Mandanna’s emancipation is much-needed antithesis to alpha male culture) The Girlfriend box office collection day 2: Rashmika Mandanna plays Bhooma Devi in the Rahul Ravindran film. The Girlfriend box office collection According to trade website Sacnilk, The Girlfriend brought in a collection of ₹2.50 crore net in India on Saturday, taking its domestic total to ₹ 3.80 crore. The film had an opening of ₹1.30 crore, with the Telugu version making ₹ 1.25 crore and the Hindi version earning only ₹ 0.05 crore. It …

Rashmika Mandanna’s The Girlfriend Director Thanks Fans For All The Love: ‘The Spike Has Been…’ | Bollywood News

Rashmika Mandanna’s The Girlfriend Director Thanks Fans For All The Love: ‘The Spike Has Been…’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 18:43 IST Rahul Ravindran thanked audiences for showering love on The Girlfriend, calling the response heartwarming and urging fans to spread positive word of mouth. Rahul Ravindran thanks fans for their support. (Photo Credit: X) Director Rahul Ravindran conveyed his thanks to the audience for the love they are showing towards his latest Telugu film, The Girlfriend, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty. The romantic drama, which opened in theatres on November 7, has received strong praise for its emotional storytelling and Rashmika’s brilliant performance. In his post on X, Rahul expressed both gratitude and humility as he reflected on the film’s growing appreciation online. “I apologise for flooding your timelines. We were never going to be a film that opened massively on Friday. We were always going to depend on word of mouth,” he wrote. I apologise for flooding your timelines. We were never going to be a film that opened massively on Friday. We were always going to depend on word of mouth. And it’s crucial we amplify all …

The Girlfriend post-analysis: Rashmika Mandanna’s emancipation is much-needed antithesis to alpha male culture

The Girlfriend post-analysis: Rashmika Mandanna’s emancipation is much-needed antithesis to alpha male culture

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If you think you know what The Girlfriend is about, you don’t. To chalk it down to just the story of a woman caught in the throes of a volatile relationship would be an understatement. Rahul Ravindran’s film is a case study on how to take tried-and-tested tropes in commercial cinema, flip them on their head, all while telling a story that stands out amidst incel culture. Is it flawless? No. But in a sea of alpha males, it’s refreshing to see the story of a woman who battles misogyny with everything in her being. (Spoilers ahead) Rashmika Mandanna plays a vulnerable postgraduate student named Bhooma Devi in The Girlfriend. What is The Girlfriend all about? Bhooma Devi (Rashmika Mandanna) is a postgraduate student who has the infallible patience that befits her name. She is gaslighted into a relationship that she now doesn’t have the strength to leave. Everyone around her tells her she’s lucky to have bagged the college heartthrob Vikram (Dheekshith Shetty), who chose her over the vivacious Durga (Anu Emmanuel). But under …

Chinmayi Sripaada HITS back at troll for mocking her sexual abuse experience: ‘Getting molested was…’

Chinmayi Sripaada HITS back at troll for mocking her sexual abuse experience: ‘Getting molested was…’

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Chinmayi Sripaada HITS back at troll for mocking her sexual abuse experience: ‘Getting molested was…’ Singer Chinmayi Sripaada slammed a troll who mocked her by bringing up her past sexual abuse allegations while she defended her husband Rahul Ravindran during an online debate. Read further to know what happened. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada strongly responded to an X user who mocked her by bringing up her past sexual harassment allegations against lyricist Vairamuthu. The comment came after she reacted to a tweet about her husband, actor Rahul Ravindran, who said that wearing a mangalsutra should be a woman’s choice since men don’t have any visible symbol to show they are married. Chinmayi highlighted the anger and abuse her husband was receiving online and said she worries for women who face such hostility every day. Chinmayi Hits Back at Troll Over Sexual Abuse Comment Yes. Because getting groped and molested is MY fault.Why do men like you have to bring up my sexual harassment episode and my molester to prove some non-point? …

Rahul Ravindran breaks silence on Rashmika Mandanna starrer The Girlfriend’s comparisons to Arjun Reddy

Rahul Ravindran breaks silence on Rashmika Mandanna starrer The Girlfriend’s comparisons to Arjun Reddy

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Rashmika Mandanna is currently basking in the success of her film, Thamma. The actress also has several other projects lined up, including the upcoming Telugu film, The Girlfriend. Rahul Ravindran, the director of her upcoming movie, has spoken in detail about the movie in a chat with NDTV. Rashmika Mandanna’s still from The Girlfriend trailer.(YouTube/Geetha Arts) Rashmika will play the character of Bhooma, while Deekshith Shetty will be seen as her boyfriend, Vikram. The movie, set for release on November 7, has already generated social media buzz following its trailer launch. Rahul Ravindran on comparison to Arjun Reddy When the makers dropped the trailer of the movie, there were a lot of comments pointing out the similarity with Vijay Deverakonda’s Arjun Reddy. Rashmika’s character’s dress-up also resembles the female protagonist from Deverakonda’s hit. Talking to NDTV, director Rahul has cleared the air on the comparison between the two movies. He stated that while the trailer may be edited in such a way that it may give a similar vibe to Arjun Reddy, The Girlfriend has …

Rashmika Mandanna gives update on delay of her film The Girlfriend: ‘We’ll just speed up the process and deliver it…’

Rashmika Mandanna gives update on delay of her film The Girlfriend: ‘We’ll just speed up the process and deliver it…’

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May 19, 2025 08:56 AM IST Rashmika Mandanna said that The Girlfriend is about “things we generally don’t talk much about”. She called it a “pure character-driven film.” Actor Rashmika Mandanna has shared a big update on the delay of her film The Girlfriend after “#ReleaseTheGirlfriend” started trending on X (formerly Twitter) recently. The actor reacted to a post shared by the film’s director, Rahul Ravindran. (Also Read | Vijay Deverakonda lends his voice to ‘lucky charm’ Rashmika Mandanna’s The Girlfriend, unveils film’s teaser) Rashmika Mandanna plays a college student in Rahul Ravindran’s The Girlfriend. Rashmika Mandanna shares update on The Girlfriend’s release Rahul shared a screenshot of a fan account talking about the trend. He wrote, “Guys… there will be updates soon. Praamise. Please be a little patient.” Reacting to it, Rashmika wrote, “Hi my lovelies (red heart emoji). I know we’ve been making you wait and your trend really is something else.. (laughing face emoji) but trust me @23_rahulr is really working on it to give you the best output and it’s one …

The Girlfriend: Rashmika Mandanna FINALLY breaks silence after fans demand update on film with Rahul Ravindran

The Girlfriend: Rashmika Mandanna FINALLY breaks silence after fans demand update on film with Rahul Ravindran

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The Girlfriend is a highly anticipated film starring Rashmika Mandanna. The teaser was released last year, and since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for an update. As the actress had been busy with her schedule, fans grew impatient and #ReleaseTheGirlfriend began trending on X. While director Rahul Ravindran addressed netizens and assured them that an update was coming, the Pushpa 2 actress also stepped in. Rashmika Mandanna addressed her fans warmly, acknowledging their patience and the trending hashtag. She mentioned that Rahul Ravindran was working hard to deliver the best outcome. According to her, The Girlfriend is a unique and character-driven film that explores topics not often discussed openly.  The Sikandar actress described it as “one of the most special projects she’s been part of”. Rashmika assured fans that their wait would be worthwhile and promised that the team was aiming to offer them the best. She also added that, because of the overwhelming love and support from fans, they would now try to speed up the process and release an update soon. In …

Rahul Ravindran interview: ‘Would’ve loved for Jigra to make ₹200 crore, but I’m sure it’ll stand the test of time’

Rahul Ravindran interview: ‘Would’ve loved for Jigra to make ₹200 crore, but I’m sure it’ll stand the test of time’

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Rahul Ravindran is not a new face to the south Indian audience who have known him since 2010’s Moscowin Kavery in Tamil and 2012’s Andala Rakshasi in Telugu. A decade after beginning his career, the actor-director tested the waters in Hindi cinema by playing ex-cop Muthu in Vasan Bala’s Jigra. “It has been such a productive year,” he tells Hindustan Times in an exclusive interview that delves into his Hindi debut, third film as a director, and more. (Also Read: Vasan Bala says Jigra’s box office performance was his responsibility: ‘Alia Bhatt trusted me with that choice’) Rahul Ravindran says playing Muthu in Vasan Bala’s Jigra was a good experience. But first, there’s one role he takes seriously – that of a father. He and his wife, singer Chinmayi Sripaada, had twins, Driptah and Sharvas, in 2022. “The babies are growing up, running around, beginning to talk…” he lists out, adding, “No book you read on parenting can prepare you for how overwhelming it is in all the right ways. It has been life-changing.” ‘Samantha …