Girlfriend X Review: Actress Rashmika Mandanna makes a strong comeback on the big screen with the romantic drama The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Raveendran. The film also stars Anu Emmanuel and Dixit Shetty in lead roles. Rashmika plays the role of Bhuma, a naive college student whose life changes after she enters into a troubled relationship with a fellow student, a role that is completely different from her previous performances.
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Following the film’s release, social media has been flooded with rave reviews from moviegoers who have praised both Rashmika’s acting and the emotional depth of the film.
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A viewer wrote, “#TheGirlfriend is a feel-good cinematic experience. Rashmika’s character and performance can win her many awards. The story is completely engaging – a must-watch film for every girl.”
#girlfriend a good cinematic experience @iamRashmika He may get many awards due to his character and acting in this film.
The whole story was really fascinating.
Every girl here must watch this movie completely. pic.twitter.com/tF1zE2A7iM– Censor Media (@CensorMedia) 6 November 2025
Another user commented, “#TheGirlfriend – slow but impressive. Rashmika Mandanna doesn’t just act, she lives Bhumaa. #RohiniMoleti is brilliant in her brief role, and the pre-interval mirror scene will stun you. Though the story gets long at times, the performance and direction shine.”
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#girlfriend – slow but effective
This film is a great film for those who enjoy slow-paced, serious dramas. #Rashmika Mandanna She doesn’t just act, she lives Bhumaa. #rohinimoleti Is brilliant in his brief role, and the mirror scene before the interval will stun you. The story pulls… pic.twitter.com/EGAuK6T5Aj– The South Cinema (@southcinemaaa) 7 November 2025
Describing it as one of Rashmika’s best performances to date, a third reviewer said, “‘The Girlfriend’ is a brilliant film. Rashmika’s portrayal of the role is so natural that it feels as if she has actually become the character. There are many powerful scenes in the film – especially the breakup and the emotional climax. She deserves a National Award for this role.”
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“The Girlfriend” is a fantastic film and the biggest reason to watch it is actress Rashmika Mandanna. His performance is really amazing. She plays the character of Bhumaa so well that it feels like she is the character, just not someone else… pic.twitter.com/S3k11IF4ZZ– LetsX OTT Global (@LetsXOtt) 7 November 2025
Others expressed similar sentiments, praising the film’s message and emotional weight. A viewer wrote, “The Girlfriend highlights the suffocating nature of toxic relationships, driven by Rashmika’s stellar performance.” Another said, “She was confident about the film even before its release and now she has proved that – Rashmika is truly a gem as an actress.”
The Girlfriend effectively highlights the suffocating nature of toxic relationships, driven by Rashmika Mandanna’s stellar performance.#Rashmika Mandanna #Dixit Shetty #rahularvindran #girlfriend #TheGirlfriendMovieReview #MahaAndhrahttps://t.co/Cwxpsm1bMz pic.twitter.com/QqlcJmuR6N– Greatandhra (@greatandhranews) 7 November 2025
Rashmika Mandanna’s reaction on the release date of ‘The Girlfriend’
Ahead of the release, Rashmika expressed her excitement on social media, writing, “It’s finally happening!!! ‘The Girlfriend’ releases on 7th November and I really can’t contain my excitement. We’ve all put a lot of love into this film and I can’t wait for you guys to see it.”
It’s finally happening!!!
The Girlfriend releases on November 7 and I literally can’t contain my excitement
We’ve all loved this movie so much and I can’t wait for you guys to see it
counting the days pic.twitter.com/UIAqcr8FHg-Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) 4 November 2025
About ‘Girlfriend’
The cinematography of the film is handled by Krishnan Vasanth. Addressing comparisons with Arjun Reddy, director Rahul Raveendran told NDTV, “‘Arjun Reddy’ is an iconic film and a very big film. My film is nowhere close to it. It was only after people pointed out it on social media that I felt any similarity. In fact I had conceived the story long before ‘Arjun Reddy’ came out.”
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In the trailer, Rashmika’s character is introduced as an ordinary college student whose life takes a dark turn after a toxic relationship. The emotionally charged narrative explores the consequences of love, dependency and identity in modern relationships.
On the professional front, Rashmika was last seen in Thamma alongside Ayushmann Khurrana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.