The Girlfriend Gains Momentum During Weekend

Rashmika Mandanna’s maiden female-centric film The Girlfriend is picking up solid momentum at the box office over the weekend, with growing word-of-mouth and strong online ticketing trends. The Rahul Ravindran directorial, which opened to decent reviews for its sensitive and thought-provoking theme, started on a slow note this Friday by collecting around ₹1.4 Crores net worldwide.

However, on Day 2, the film witnessed a sharp surge in collections, earning around ₹2.5 Crores net domestically. This marks a significant jump from its opening day, signaling that the film is gradually finding its audience. In overseas markets, the performance has been relatively moderate with a total gross nearing $250K over two days.

On Saturday evening, The Girlfriend trended strongly on BookMyShow, with ticket sales reportedly doubling those of Day 1 and audience ratings rising steadily. The buzz across social media and booking platforms suggests that the film has turned into a word-of-mouth winner among urban audiences.

While Rashmika is currently one of the most sought-after female stars after blockbuster outings like Pushpa 2 and Animal, The Girlfriend’s modest opening doesn’t come as a surprise given its niche, content-driven nature. Still, the film’s combination of solid reviews and increasing bookings gives it a favorable position for the rest of the weekend.

Sunday’s performance will be crucial to determine its first-weekend standing. The film now needs a strong hold in C centers and stable weekday numbers to secure profits, especially with no major competitors at the moment. With BookMyShow trends remaining hot and positive audience reactions pouring in, The Girlfriend looks well on track to sustain its strong momentum until Kaantha arrives.