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The Girlfriend OTT release: Rashmika Mandanna's most-talked about film to stream on THIS platform from December 5th

Rashmika Mandanna’s emotional Telugu drama The Girlfriend is now gearing up for its digital release after a steady theatrical run. Fans who missed it on the big screen can finally stream it online this December.
November 30, 2025 / 18:31 IST
The Girlfriend OTT release

The Girlfriend, a Telugu love drama by Rashmika Mandanna that came out in theaters in November, is now ready to be published on digital platforms. The movie, which is recognized for its gripping plot and Rashmika's emotive performance, did well in theaters even if it wasn't a great smash at the box office. This was largely because people spoke about it and critics liked it.

People who wish to stream don't have to wait any longer. On December 11, 2025, Netflix will have The Girlfriend. According to reports, the makers got a nice deal for its OTT rights, which are worth Rs 14 crore.

The movie will be in five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. This will help it go to more people in India.

Rashmika Mandanna is working on another performance-based production with Rahul Ravindran as the director. She plays a young lady who feels stuck in a horrible relationship, and the story follows her emotional journey to finding her own worth and freedom.

The Girlfriend resonated with youth and anyone who have experienced similar relationships, as it addressed themes of emotional abuse, obsession, vulnerability, and the reclamation of identity.

Actor Deekshith Shetty acts opposite Rashmika in a part that shows off some undesirable traits. People complimented his performance for how deep and intense it was.

Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, and Rohini Molleti are among of the supporting performers who make the movie's tragic tale more interesting.

The Girlfriend was previously envisioned of as a web series, but the creators eventually decided that the story needed to be developed into a movie and adapted it to a theatrical format.

Also Read: The Girlfriend movie review: Rashmika Mandanna and Rahul Ravindran tell a much-needed story on modern relationships

The movie takes place in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and picturesque sections of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Hesham Abdul Wahab wrote the lyrical melody, and Prashanth R. Vihari wrote the stirring background music.

People are looking forward to The Girlfriend coming out on Netflix since it will be available to more people. Rashmika's triumph in India keeps going with Cocktail 2, a big-budget movie starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.

With its digital release, The Girlfriend is sure to touch home again, this time with millions of people who stream it.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Nov 30, 2025 06:30 pm

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