Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The Indian film industry once again presents a heartfelt and thought-provoking romantic drama with The Girlfriend (2025).
The film was scheduled for theatrical release on November 7, 2025.
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Directed and written by Rahul Ravindran, The Girlfriend stars popular actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role.
The story centers on the journey of a young woman caught in the grip of a toxic romance and her struggle to rediscover herself.
Following its theatrical release, fans can watch the drama on Netflix starting December 5, 2025.
The film will be available in multiple languages, enabling a wider audience worldwide.
How to Watch The Girlfriend Movie
On November 30, 2025, the makers of the film announced its OTT release date.
For those interested in watching this intense romantic drama, the film will be available for streaming on Netflix.
Starting December 5, 2025, viewers can enjoy The Girlfriend movie from the comfort of their homes.
The film is available in multiple languages, including its original language, Telugu, as well as Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Rashmika Mandanna’s acclaimed film The Girlfriend received strong audience support during its theatrical run.
A Toxic Romance in 'The Girlfriend' Movie
The Girlfriend takes viewers into the story of Bhooma Devi (Rashmika Mandanna), a naive MA Literature student in Hyderabad.
She falls in love with Vikram (Dheekshith Shetty), a student from another department at the same university.
Initially, their relationship seems like a typical campus romance, sweet and hopeful.
However, as time passes, the dynamics of their relationship drastically change, becoming extremely toxic.
Vikram begins to exhibit possessive and controlling behavior, treating Bhooma not as a lover but as his property.
He dictates what Bhooma can wear, who she can talk to, and even how she should behave.
The initially warm affection slowly turns into an emotional prison for Bhooma.
Vikram sees Bhooma as a reflection of her mother's submissive nature and gradually takes control of every aspect of her life.
Bhooma's journey in the film is about facing deep heartbreak, finding inner strength, and building the courage to break free from this manipulative relationship.
The Girlfriend Film Production Details and Cast
The Girlfriend film is a collaboration between Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment and Geetha Arts as production companies, with Geetha Arts also acting as distributor.
Rahul Ravindran not only directed but also wrote the script, demonstrating a singular vision for the story.
In addition to Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty, the film also boasts a talented cast.
Anu Emmanuel plays Durga, Rahul Ravindran himself plays Professor Sudheer, Rao Ramesh plays Bhooma's father, and Rohini Molleti plays Vicky's mother. This cast composition is expected to provide strong character depth.
Krishnan Vasant is responsible for cinematography, while Chota K. Prasad is the editor, while the music is composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab and Prashanth R. Vihari.
Principal photography began in early 2025, with beautiful locations in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.