Rashmika Mandanna's 'The Girlfriend' to hit Netflix on December 5
What's the story
The Telugu film The Girlfriend, starring Rashmika Mandanna and directed by Rahul Ravindran, will be available on Netflix from December 5, 2025. The movie received mixed reviews upon its theatrical release, but Mandanna's performance was widely praised. Deekshith Shetty plays the male lead, while Rao Ramesh, Anu Emmanuel, and Rohini Molleti appear in key roles.
Twitter Post
Here's the announcement
Meet Bhooma Devi, The Girlfriend MA Literature :) ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3xV8SKkTf8
— Netflix India South (@Netflix_INSouth) November 30, 2025
Multilingual release
'The Girlfriend' to be available in multiple languages
Netflix has announced that The Girlfriend will be released in five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. This multilingual release is expected to help the film reach a wider audience across different regions. The Girlfriend is presented by Allu Aravind and produced by Vidya Koppineedi with Krishnan Vasant as the cinematographer. It features music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and background score by Prashanth R. Vihari.
Upcoming movies
Take a look at Mandanna's next films
Up next, Mandanna is set to star in Cocktail 2, co-starring Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor. The film is currently in production. She will also be seen in Mysaa, directed by Rawindra Pulle, an emotional action thriller. It reportedly features Mandanna as a woman from the Gond community and will be released next year.