'The Girlfriend' box office day 7: Rashmika Mandanna's romantic drama crosses Rs 11.25 crore India net
Some films don't explode out of the gate. They build. 'The Girlfriend' feels like that kind of release - steady footfalls, a growing pocket of fans, and enough chatter to keep shows ticking through the week.
By the end of Day 7, the film has clocked roughly Rs 11.25 crore (India net). Thursday did slip a little, but the weekday hold was better than many expected, which sets up a weekend that could surprise if the momentum holds.
Day 7 shows a controlled dip
Early estimates from Sacnilk peg Thursday's haul at around Rs 1.10 crore across languages. That brings week one to approximately Rs 11.25 crore.
Here's how the weekdays shaped up:
- Day 4: Rs 1.15 crore
- Day 5: Rs 1.30 crore
- Day 6: Rs 1.30 crore
- Day 7: Rs 1.10 crore (early estimates)
Monday was the wobble. Tuesday and Wednesday settled nicely. And Thursday softened, but not in a way that screams trouble. Here's what this could mean: word-of-mouth is doing its job, just not loudly yet.
Occupancy snapshot
On Thursday, the Telugu version registered an overall occupancy of 17.18%.
- Morning: 14.43%
- Afternoon: 19.01%
- Evening: 17.74%
- Night: 17.55%
The afternoon block was the strongest. That usually points to multiplex comfort and office-goers sneaking in a show - a good sign for a romance that plays on emotion and conversations more than spectacle.
Why this run matters
'The Girlfriend' marks Rashmika Mandanna's homecoming to Telugu cinema, and audiences seem to be meeting her halfway. It's not a frenzy, but it's honest interest - the kind that can grow with the right weekend bump.
After a mild Monday slip, the film's calm midweek suggests a stable base. If Saturday lifts and Sunday sustains, week two screens should stay healthy.
About the film
Directed by Rahul Ravindran (movies and tv series), the film stars Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty (movies and tv series), Anu Emmanuel (movies and tv series), Rao Ramesh (movies and tv series), and Rohini. The story follows Bhooma (Rashmika), an MA (movies and tv series) student who falls for Vikram (Dheekshith), then leans into the messy, tender bits couples actually recognize.
It's positioned as a heartfelt watch - and honestly, that's where its box office hope lies: in people nudging friends and saying, "This one feels real."
The next few days
Keep an eye on Saturday evening shows and Sunday family turnout. If they nudge occupancies into the low-to-mid 20s in key centers, this steady opening week could turn into a quietly strong second run.
Data note
Box office figures here are compiled from proprietary tracking and publicly available data; they're approximate and may be updated as final reports arrive.
