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The Girlfriend Opens Worldwide After U/A Clearance, Early Reviews Split

Early reactions highlight Rashmika Mandanna’s performance despite concerns about pacing.

Overview

  • CBFC cleared the film with a U/A certificate on November 6, paving the way for its worldwide theatrical release on November 7.
  • Social media reactions and initial write-ups are divided, with many calling Rashmika Mandanna’s turn a career best and others citing slow, uneven execution.
  • Vijay Deverakonda endorsed the film on X as “powerful” and urged a big-screen viewing, drawing a reply from Mandanna calling it a “slow burn.”
  • Marking opening day, Mandanna posted a heartfelt note dedicating the film to women finding their voice and to supportive men.
  • Written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, the drama stars Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty with music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and cinematography by Krishnan Vasant, produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment and Geetha Arts and presented by Allu Aravind.