The Girlfriend (2025)

Genre: Romantic Drama
Runtime: 2h 18m
Release Date: 7 November 2025
Director: Rahul Ravindran
Producers: Allu Aravind, Dheeraj Mogilineni, Koppineedi Vidya
Music: Hesham Abdul Wahab, Prashanth R Vihari
Language: Telugu
OTT Platform: Netflix

Overview

The Girlfriend is a poignant romantic drama that explores love, emotional dependency, and self-discovery through the journey of a young college student. Set in an academic environment, the film follows a disciplined literature student who reluctantly enters a relationship that slowly reveals darker, toxic truths. As emotions deepen, she must confront societal expectations, manipulation, and her own inner strength to reclaim her identity.

Cast

• Rashmika Mandanna as Bhooma Devi

• Dheekshith Shetty as Vikram

• Rahul Ravindran as Prof. Sudheer

• Anu Emmanuel as Durga

• Rohini

• Rao Ramesh

Ratings

• IMDb: 6.5/10

• Rotten Tomatoes: 64%

• TMDB: 6.5/10

• Google Users: 49% liked this film

Where to Watch

Streaming exclusively on Jimmeflix.com (For Free).

Why Watch The Girlfriend?

• Realistic portrayal of modern relationships

• Strong female-centric narrative

• Emotional depth with socially relevant themes

• Powerful performance by Rashmika Mandanna