Following her serious role in the vampire suspense thriller Thamma, Rashmika Mandanna is turning to a world of love, emotional depth, and self-discovery in her next movie, The Girlfriend. The Saturday release of the trailer suggests a complicated love story in which Rashmika’s character is torn by a haunting question: is she indeed deeply in love with her boyfriend, or only in love with the concept of him? Directed by Rahul Ravindran, the movie features Rashmika in the starring role alongside Dheekshith Shetty.
The trailer begins with Bhooma, played by Rashmika, hesitantly proposing a “small break” to her boyfriend Vikram, played by Dheekshith, making it clear that she means an actual break and not a halt. The romantic origin of the couple is then portrayed in the story, with Vikram asking Bhooma to marry him, convincing her that she is the ideal partner for him. While the couple enjoy playful and flirtatious moments, such as banter like “you kissed last night,” their tone progressively becomes tension and doubt.
The audience is shown the dynamics of their relationship through arguments, family pressures, and emotional struggles, as Bhooma starts questioning not just her feelings but also what it means to be a “girlfriend.” The trailer guarantees a combination of romance, drama, and self-awareness, highlighting Rashmika’s versatility in playing lighthearted as well as emotionally charged scenes.
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The Girlfriend is directed and written by Rahul Ravindran, bankrolled by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi, scored by music director Hesham Abdul Wahab and cinematographed by Krishnan Vasant. The teaser released last year had Vijay Deverakonda’s voiceover, admiring the charm of the heroine as Rashmika’s character walks into college with her bag. The entire movie is coming to theaters on November 7, 2025, and is sure to investigate love, uncertainty, and emotional complexity in present relationships through Rashmika’s powerful performance.
