The Girlfriend Enjoys Promising Start at the Box Office
Rahul Ravindran's directorial venture, the Telugu-Hindi bilingual 'The Girlfriend', has kicked off a promising run at the box office during its opening weekend. The film, which hit theatres on November 7, 2025, has successfully captured audience interest, leading to a solid four-day total.
Detailed Day-by-Day Box Office Breakdown
According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, the romantic drama has demonstrated healthy growth trends. The film opened with a collection of ₹1.3 crore on its first Friday. It then saw an impressive surge of 84.62% on Saturday, earning ₹2.4 crore. The upward momentum continued on Sunday, with the film garnering ₹2.7 crore. As expected on a weekday, the collections saw a dip on Monday, with early estimates placing the earnings at ₹0.55 crore. This brings the total net collection in India across all languages to a cumulative ₹6.95 crore.
Regional Audience Response and Theatre Occupancy
The film's performance has been notably strong in its Telugu version, which continues to be the primary revenue driver. The Day 4 occupancy reports paint a picture of steady audience engagement. Overall, the film maintained moderate footfall, with occupancy rates showing a familiar pattern: 14.61% in morning shows, rising to 22.55% in the afternoon, and settling at 18.49% during the evening.
A look at specific regions reveals where the film has resonated most powerfully. The city of Warangal led the pack with a strong 37.33% occupancy. Other key areas showing robust turnout included:
- Chennai: 27.67%
- Guntur: 27.33%
- Hyderabad: 24.00%
- Mahbubnagar: 23.67%
Other regions such as Vizag (17.33%) and Mumbai (15.33%) also reported decent numbers, indicating that the film's appeal is spreading beyond the core Telugu-speaking audience.
More About the Film and Its Impact
'The Girlfriend' is produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, Mass Movie Makers, and the legendary Geetha Arts. The film features a talented ensemble cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, and Rohini in pivotal roles.
Moving beyond the template of a standard romantic comedy, the film delves into the emotional and psychological complexities that define modern relationships. It has been widely praised as an "important, brave" narrative that poses difficult questions. The story communicates a crucial message to young viewers, emphasizing that relationships should not become claustrophobic. With its strong performances and a highly relevant theme, 'The Girlfriend' is being celebrated for its mature approach to storytelling.
