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’s latest romantic drama The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Ravindran, witnessed a decent opening at the box office on Friday. According to early estimates, the film earned around ₹0.63 crore net across India on its first day. While the numbers are moderate, trade experts believe the weekend could see improvement owing to Rashmika’s star power and positive word of mouth among youth audiences. The Girlfriend Day 1 box office report As per industry tracker Sacnilk, The Girlfriend earned ₹0.63 crore (India net) across all languages on its opening day, Friday, November 7. This figure includes preliminary data and will be updated with final collections by late evening. The film registered an overall occupancy of 14.68% in Telugu and 6.33% in Hindi, indicating a mixed response in urban and tier-2 centres. The Telugu market — particularly Hyderabad, Guntur, and Visakhapatnam — contributed the most to the opening numbers, while Hindi belts showed a comparatively lower turnout. Telugu occupancy breakdown The film’s Telugu version performed steadily across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with an average occupancy of 14.68% throughout the day. Hyderabad led with 22.33% occupancy, while Guntur (25.33%) and Chennai (22.33%) also showed decent audience turnout. Other regions such as Vizag (15%) and Vijayawada (13.67%) recorded moderate collections. Morning and afternoon shows hovered around 13–15%, with evening shows slightly higher at 15.8%. Hindi occupancy remains lukewarm In contrast, the Hindi version of The Girlfriend managed an overall 6.33% occupancy, with Bengaluru (25%), Pune (16%), and Mumbai (10%) performing relatively better than other cities.However, regions like Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata recorded below 6% occupancy, indicating that the film is yet to gain traction among North Indian audiences. Star cast and crew Directed by Rahul Ravindran and produced under Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, Mass Movie Makers, and Geetha Arts, The Girlfriend features Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role alongside Dheekshith Shetty, Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, and Rohini. The romantic drama explores the complexities of modern relationships, with Rashmika’s performance receiving particular praise from early viewers. The film’s music and cinematography have also been appreciated on social media, though critics have noted that the screenplay feels slow in parts. What to expect over the weekend With a modest opening, trade analysts suggest that The Girlfriend will need strong word of mouth and increased footfalls on Saturday and Sunday to maintain momentum. Rashmika’s loyal fan base in Telugu states and the family-friendly storyline could help improve collections. If evening and night shows see a pickup and multiplex audiences respond positively, the film may cross the ₹2 crore mark by the end of its first weekend. Early audience response Initial audience reactions have been mixed to positive. Viewers praised Rashmika’s portrayal of emotional depth and Dheekshith Shetty’s chemistry with her. Social media chatter suggests that the film appeals more to urban youth and couples than mass audiences. While The Girlfriend started with a modest ₹0.63 crore, its performance in Telugu-speaking regions gives it a fair chance to grow during the weekend. The next two days will be crucial in determining whether the film can sustain and register a respectable first-week total.
