Rashmika Mandanna is back in a powerful avatar with The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Ravindran and presented by Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts. The newly released trailer—now out in Hindi and other languages—introduces audiences to a dark, emotional drama centered around toxic relationships. Starring Rashmika alongside Dheekshith Shetty, the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on November 7, 2025.
The trailer opens with Bhooma (Rashmika Mandanna) nervously asking her boyfriend Vikram (Dheekshith Shetty) for a break—a moment that spirals into a tense exploration of emotional manipulation and power dynamics. Vikram, portrayed as jealous, insecure, and controlling, soon turns their love story into a suffocating relationship. When Durga (Anu Emmanuel) enters the narrative, Bhooma’s world becomes even more complicated, revealing the fragility and fear entrenched in an unhealthy romance.
Rahul Ravindran’s writing emphasizes striking realism, exploring the line between love and possession. The trailer strikes a nerve with its raw portrayal of modern relationships—showcasing happiness, heartbreak, and intense vulnerability. Rashmika, in particular, shines as a woman caught between love and liberation, delivering what might be one of her most emotionally layered performances to date. Music by Hesham Abdul Wahab heightens the melancholic tone, while Krishnan Vasant’s cinematography paints intimacy with haunting precision.
The Girlfriend boasts a talented ensemble including Rao Ramesh and Rohini, with production design by S. Rama Krishna and Monika Nigotre. Described as a rare Telugu film told from a woman’s perspective, it highlights the psychological struggles endured in toxic love. The trailer’s tagline—“Not all love stories are fairy tales”—sets the tone for what could be a bold, introspective cinematic experience when it hits theaters this November.
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