The eagerly awaited film The Girlfriend, starring the ever-popular Rashmika Mandanna alongside talented Dheekshith Shetty, premiered to a grand opening and has since been enjoying a steady and enthusiastic response at the box office. Produced jointly by Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, and presented by veteran producer Allu Aravind, the film was directed by Rahul Ravindran and produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi. A success meeting was held in Hyderabad following the positive reception.
Producer Allu Aravind expressed his gratitude, highlighting the crucial role of the media in endorsing the film. “From the early shows, collections have been growing steadily. Hearing that women are deeply moved and emotionally connected to the film is immensely rewarding,” he shared. Aravind praised director Rahul Ravindran for sensitively portraying the often suppressed emotions of women and acknowledged the remarkable performances by both lead actors. He urged media partners to continue their support in reaching even more viewers.
Speaking at the event, Dheekshith Shetty appreciated the audience’s warm reception and the media's backing. He revealed the overwhelming feedback from fans relating to his character, emphasizing the relatable nature of the story and encouraging those who haven't seen the movie to watch it.
Music director Hesham Abdul Wahab thanked the audience for the film’s success and acknowledged his team’s effort. Editor Chota K Prasad commented on the word-of-mouth buzz contributing to the film’s growing collections, while Costume Designer Shravya Varma expressed joy at being part of such a meaningful project.
Producer Dheeraj Mogilineni described the film as deeply moving, particularly noting the emotional response from both audiences and the press. He credited Rahul Ravindran’s heartfelt direction and called this project one of the most satisfying experiences of his career.
Director Rahul Ravindran shared touching anecdotes about the making of the film, revealing how it was intended as a heartfelt message to both women and men about relationships. He conveyed the pride he felt in the film’s impact and gave special thanks to Allu Aravind for his trust and creative freedom throughout the production.
Producer Vidya Koppineedi echoed the appreciation for the audience and media’s enthusiastic support, acknowledging the success of their publicity efforts.
Finally, Rashmika Mandanna expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming response to her role as Bhuma, though regretful about missing the celebrations due to other commitments. She lauded director Rahul’s profound understanding of women’s emotions and praised Dheekshith’s compelling performance and Hesham’s transformative music.
