Vijay Deverakonda Praises ‘The Girlfriend'; Rashmika Mandanna Responds: "You've Indirectly Been A Part"

Vijay Deverakonda Applauds Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend: Rashmika Mandanna's latest film, The Girlfriend, premiered worldwide today, November 7, 2025, in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam. Presented by Allu Aravind and produced under Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, the film features Rashmika alongside Dheekshith Shetty and Anu Emmanuel. The project is directed by Rahul Ravindran, with music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and cinematography by Krishnan Vasant.

A day ahead of the release, actor Vijay Deverakonda took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts on the film. Posting at 11:15 PM on November 6, he wrote, "I know they have made something powerful. Something important. Something that will be hard to digest. I know the performances by all actors are top class and what @23_rahulr has created with @iamRashmika and @Dheekshiths and @ItsAnuEmmanuel is going to create an impact. Tomorrow we will all see this happen with #TheGirlfriend, go experience it in the theaters and think. Lots of love and big hugs to the entire cast and crew."

Rashmika Mandanna Responds With Heartfelt Reply

Following Vijay's post, Rashmika Mandanna responded in the morning on November 7 at 8:56 AM, agreeing with his assessment and acknowledging his connection to the film. "It IS something powerful. It IS something important. It IS going to be hard to digest - So well put! Thank you. It's a SLOW BURN that LASTS LONG. @TheDeverakonda you've indirectly been a part of this film since the beginning and I really hope that you'll be proud of me for this one! #TheGirlFriend," she wrote.

The interaction between the two actors comes amid ongoing public interest in their personal lives. Rumors about Rashmika and Vijay dating first surfaced in 2020, though neither publicly addressed them until recently. The pair became engaged in October 2025, adding a layer of curiosity to their professional interactions.

The exchanges between Vijay and Rashmika on social media have generated additional attention, with fans praising the mutual support between the two actors and expressing anticipation for the film's reception.

With its multi-language release and the combination of established and emerging talents, The Girlfriend is positioned as a notable entry in this year's Telugu film calendar.