‘The Girlfriend’ Box Office: Rashmika Mandanna Film Holds Strong on Monday, Nears ₹7.5 Cr

New Delhi, November 11,2025: Rashmika Mandanna’s latest cinematic offering, ‘The Girlfriend’, successfully navigated the crucial Monday test at the box office, securing a collection of an estimated ₹1.10 crore net on its fourth day of release. This steady performance on the first weekday is a positive sign for the romantic drama, bringing its cumulative India net collection to approximately ₹7.50 crore following a promising weekend run.

The film, which hit screens on Friday, has demonstrated a reliance on strong word-of-mouth to drive its collections, a trend often seen with content-driven cinema.

Weekend Momentum Carries Through

Directed by Rahul Ravindran, ‘The Girlfriend’ had a modest opening but quickly found its footing over the weekend. The day-wise collection breakdown illustrates this upward trajectory:

• Day 1 (Friday): ₹1.30 crore
• Day 2 (Saturday): ₹2.40 crore (Witnessing a significant jump of approximately 84.62% from Friday)
• Day 3 (Sunday): ₹2.70 crore
• Day 4 (First Monday): ₹1.10 crore (Early Estimates)

While the Monday figure naturally saw a drop compared to the weekend surge, the fact that it stayed above the ₹1 crore mark suggests a stable hold against the typical weekday decline. This stability is largely attributed to the positive reception the film has garnered, particularly for its central performances and theme.

Audience Reception and Theatrical Occupancy

‘The Girlfriend’ has been praised by many viewers for its bold and unvarnished depiction of complex, toxic relationships. Leading lady Rashmika Mandanna’s portrayal of the protagonist, Bhooma Devi, has been a key talking point, with many fans and critics hailing it as her “career-best performance” for its emotional depth and nuance. Co-star Dheekshith Shetty has also been commended for his formidable performance as the controlling boyfriend.

On Monday, the film recorded an overall theatrical occupancy of approximately 19.16% in the Telugu market. The highest occupancy of the day was recorded during the afternoon shows, peaking at an encouraging 22.55%, indicating that the film is drawing consistent footfall beyond the high-traffic evening slots. Key regions like Hyderabad and Chennai showed particularly robust attendance.

The Road Ahead

With the film’s total collections now standing near the ₹7.50 crore mark, the performance throughout the rest of the week will be crucial in determining its ultimate profitability. Given the positive sentiment surrounding its theme of emotional autonomy and the strong emotional connect established with the audience, ‘The Girlfriend’ is positioned for a healthy run, relying on critical acclaim and positive public feedback to propel its journey towards a successful theatrical venture.