The Girlfriend mints THIS much in five days

The Girlfriend was released in theatres on November 7th. As of the end of November 11th (its fifth day), the movie minted Rs 20.40 Cr worldwide . The romance drama, centered on the role of gender dynamics in a relationship, took off especially on the strength of on-ground talk. The first collaboration between Rashmika Mandanna and Rahul Ravindran is presented by Geetha Arts. Critically acclaimed, it has also sparked online discussions on the importance of empathy and equality in romantic and marital relationships. Dheekshith Shetty is the male lead. "The Girlfriend is a powerful, career-defining performance vehicle for Rashmika Mandanna, anchored by brilliant technical execution and a refreshingly unconventional story. While the male lead and a few second-half plot turns could have used more nuance, the film excels as a thought-provoking, realistic drama that bravely dives into themes rarely seen in Telugu cinema. It is a memorable cinematic experience that is haunting and emotionally rousing in equal measure," our review stated. The music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and the BGM by Prashanth R Vihari avoid typical movie tropes. Krishnan Vasant is the cinematographer. Also Read : Sai Kumar pivots to key character roles in a string of high-profile Telugu releases Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Silence Fuels 'Spirit' Crossover Buzz: Is Don Lee the Villain?