The Girlfriend Day 1 Collection Early Update: Rashmika’s Film Struggles To Shine; Outsmarts Jatadhara?

The Girlfriend Box Office Collection Day 1 Early Update: Tollywood's national crush Rashmika Mandanna returns to the silver screen with her much-talked-about romantic drama The Girlfriend, which hit cinemas today, November 7. The film marks Rashmika's grand comeback to Telugu cinema after a gap, sparking major excitement among her fans. A heart-wrenching college love story, the film dives deep into themes of love, loss, emotional turbulence, and the fragility of modern relationships. Rashmika's fans have been eagerly awaiting this release, with the trailer and music already building strong emotional resonance online.

Amid a decent pre-release buzz, the movie opened in cinemas across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, clashing with other releases like Haq and Jatadhara.

The Girlfriend OTT Release Platform Update: Where To Watch The Film Online After Its Theatrical Run?

Directed by Rahul Ravindran and presented by Allu Aravind, the film has drawn attention for its emotional storyline and relatable themes. Set in a youthful college backdrop, The Girlfriend follows the journey of two individuals who experience the highs and lows of love, trust, and emotional vulnerability.

Starring Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekhshith Shetty in the lead roles, the film also features Anu Emmanuel in an important role. According to OTTPlay, Netflix has officially acquired the post-theatrical digital streaming rights for The Girlfriend. This makes the platform the film's exclusive OTT streaming partner. Following its theatrical run, Rashmika Mandanna's romantic drama will make its digital debut on Netflix, allowing viewers who missed it in cinemas to stream it from the comfort of their homes. To note, an official OTT release date is yet to be announced.

The Girlfriend Day 1 Collection Early Trend (Today)

The Girlfriend has begun its theatrical journey on an underwhelming note. Despite moderate pre-release buzz, the romantic drama couldn't translate its anticipation into strong footfalls. According to real-time data from Sacnilk, the film has managed to collect around ₹39 lakhs at the box office as of 4:15 PM on its opening day.

The Girlfriend Vs Jatadhara Opening Day Collection Early Update (Day 1)

Despite a slow start, The Girlfriend has still managed to outshine its box office competitor, Jatadhara, starring Sonakshi Sinha, Shilpa Shirodkar, and Sudheer Babu. As per the same trade tracking site, Sacnilk, Jatadhara is struggling to gain momentum on its opening day, having earned only around ₹20 lakhs till 4:15 PM.