Before a movie releases, it is normal for filmmakers to make bold claims about their work and praise their actors. The same is happening with The Girlfriend, Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming film, which is set to release this Friday. Director Rahul Ravindran, who earlier won a National Award for Chi La Sow, is said to have crafted another strong story. After Manmadhudu 2 faced criticism, Rahul appears to have gone back to his roots with a more emotional and realistic narrative.
The trailer of The Girlfriend sparked curiosity among viewers. It suggests that Rahul has treated the subject of modern relationships with maturity and emotion. Reports say that a few industry insiders have already watched the film and appreciated both the story and Rashmika’s performance. Even members of the censor board are said to have given positive feedback.
Many are claiming that Rashmika Mandanna’s performance deserves a National Award. Her co-star Dheekshith Shetty has also received praise for his role. However, some feel this National Award buzz is just a PR tactic to build hype before the release. They argue that the audience should be the real judge of Rashmika’s performance instead of early marketing claims.
Rashmika has undoubtedly improved as an actor over the years, and from the trailer, her performance looks promising. But whether it truly deserves such high praise will only be clear after the release. The film, produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppinedi under Geetha Arts’ presentation, releases worldwide this Friday, November 7.
