Rashmika Mandanna, who has captured millions of hearts with her charm and authenticity, has now poured her soul into her latest film The Girlfriend, which officially hit theatres today. Marking one of her most emotionally charged performances to date, Rashmika took to Instagram to share a deeply personal message that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the film, a celebration of love, courage, and self-discovery.
Sharing a heartfelt caption, Rashmika wrote,
“A love letter to all the girlies growing into the woman they love. To every girl who was told ‘what do you know’… and yet grew into a woman ‘who knows what she wants’. You’ve come a long way, give yourself that proud, tight hug. And to the men who’ve loved, not by leading, but by standing beside… your love gave her the courage to find her voice. This film is for every unspoken moment — for the love that liberates, not limits, for the hearts that heal while learning to choose themselves, and for the courage it takes to begin again, as your truest self. I’ve poured my heart, my sensibilities, and every vulnerability into this The GirlFriend journey, for you to feel seen, understood, and reminded of your own strength. If it makes you hold your life closer and fall in love with yourself again, my purpose is fulfilled. A love letter to every journey from silence to strength… and to those who stood by, in love and in respect. #TheGirlFriend is now in theatres. It’s all yours… Come experience the journey of love, courage, and becoming.”
Through this emotional note, Rashmika not only introduces The Girlfriend as a cinematic experience but also as an ode to womanhood, a story of resilience, empowerment, and the beauty of rediscovering oneself. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, The Girlfriend is a story of a young girl who explores the complexities of love and relationships, personal growth and self discovery during college. Rashmika’s character has definitely struck a chord with the audiences as they have found her character to be extremely relatable.
Written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, the film also stars Anu Emmanuel and Rohini in lead roles. The film hits the theatres today on November 7, 2025.