The Girlfriend (2025) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 5 May 2026
The Girlfriend (2025) Review
The Girlfriend (2025) is a Telugu drama, romance film starring Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, Anu Emmanuel. Directed by Rahul Ravindran. A college literature student falls for a charming man with a domineering streak, forcing her to confront the toxic truth of his desire. Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE. Released: 7 Nov 2025. Runtime: 2h 18m.
The Girlfriend(2025)
Telugu · Drama, Romance
2h 18m · 7 Nov 2025
Music: Prashanth R Vihari | DOP: Krishnan Vasanth | Writer: Rahul Ravindran
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
The Girlfriend is a Telugu romantic drama that explores the complexities of modern relationships through the lives of its protagonists. The narrative delves into emotional conflicts, societal expectations, and personal growth as the characters navigate love, friendship, and heartbreak.
Rashmika Mandanna: Charismatic and emotionally nuanced portrayal of the female lead.
Dheekshith Shetty: Strong and convincing as the male protagonist with a natural screen presence.
Anu Emmanuel: Supportive role with commendable emotional depth.
Rahul Ravindran: Effective in a pivotal supporting role.
Rashmika Mandanna: Solid performance adding gravitas.
Rahul Ravindran: Cameo with impactful moments.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong lead performances
- ✓Engaging emotional narrative
- ✓Melodious music score by Prashanth R Vihari
- ✓Cinematography by Krishnan Vasanth capturing scenic locales beautifully
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Predictable plot elements
- ✕Supporting characters underdeveloped
🎬 Direction & Writing
Rahul Ravindran delivers a heartfelt romantic drama with a focus on character emotions and relationships. The writing is sincere but occasionally falls into familiar tropes, limiting narrative surprises.
📰 Critic Reviews
The Girlfriend is a sincere, emotionally-driven film – a worthy watch for women and for anyone who prefers serious storytelling over commercial entertainment. With strong performances and meaningful themes, it delivers some heartfelt moments. But its sluggish narrative and untapped potential stop it from making a stro…
The Girlfriend is a film told from a female perspective, exploring women’s vulnerabilities and how they are often used, abused, and taken for granted due to deep-rooted societal conditioning. It also serves as a cautionary tale for women stepping into relationships - urging them to stand up for themselves and walk away…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.5 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 2.75 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 55% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics
Critics praised the lead performances and music, highlighting the emotional core of the film. However, some noted the predictable storyline and pacing issues as drawbacks. Overall, the film was appreciated for its sincerity and technical finesse.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Girlfriend release in theatres?▾
The Girlfriend released on 7 November 2025 (2025).
Is The Girlfriend a hit or flop?▾
The Girlfriend is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch The Girlfriend online? OTT release date?▾
The Girlfriend is available on Netflix from 4 December 2025.
Who directed The Girlfriend?▾
The Girlfriend directed by Rahul Ravindran. Produced by Vidya Koppineedi, Dheeraj Mogilineni.
Who are the main cast members of The Girlfriend?▾
The Girlfriend stars Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, Anu Emmanuel.
What is the Tollybo rating for The Girlfriend?▾
Tollybo rates The Girlfriend 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for The Girlfriend?▾
Music for The Girlfriend composed by Prashanth R Vihari.
What is the genre and runtime of The Girlfriend?▾
The Girlfriend — Genre: Drama, Romance, Runtime: 138 minutes, Language: Telugu.