The Girlfriend Box Office Collection: Rashmika Mandanna’s film crosses Rs 5 crore in 3 days?

New Delhi: The film launched on 7 November with a modest first-day haul of around Rs 1.30 crore, which for a star-led Telugu release with an actor of Rashmika Mandanna’s stature is underwhelming. However, thanks to growing audience interest the second-day collection climbed to about Rs 2.55 crore, indicating that word-of-mouth was beginning to push footfall. By Sunday the film collected approximately Rs 2.18 crore, bringing the three-day domestic net to over Rs 6 crore. What’s Fueling the Growth? Several factors appear to be contributing: The film’s core theme, tracking a young woman’s journey from romance into self-assertion, has resonated with viewers seeking more than just light entertainment. Rashmika Mandanna’s portrayal of ‘Bhooma’ has drawn praise, helping elevate the film’s appeal beyond its opening. The Telugu market in particular delivered stronger numbers in afternoon and evening slots, suggesting that word-of-mouth kicked in with some delay. Because the opening was modest, the growth dynamic looks more sustainable as audiences reportedly recommended the film to others. Haq Box Office Day 2: Emraan-Yami starrer records 100% growth, leave fans and critics amazed Challenges Ahead Despite crossing the Rs 5 crore threshold, the film still faces a number of hurdles: The numbers, while respectable for a mid-tier release, are far from blockbuster scale given today’s South Indian market standards. Expansion into non-Telugu territories remains uncertain; if the Hindi, Tamil or dubbed versions don’t pick up, growth may plateau. It will be critical for weekday occupancies to hold up; a sharp drop would dampen the momentum built over the weekend. With trade estimates indicating the break-even/share threshold may lie around Rs 12-15 crore share for the distributors, there’s still a long way to go. Roi Roi Binale Box Office Day 3: Zubeen Garg’s final film creates history in Assamese cinema Final Word Hitting the Rs 5 crore mark in three days places The Girlfriend in a moderate success zone, not an explosive opening but a meaningful movement upward. The film’s ability to leverage word-of-mouth and maintain growth, especially in Telugu strongholds, will determine whether it becomes a sleeper hit or settles into the average zone. For Rashmika Mandanna, the film underscores her versatility in content-driven cinema, and for the makers the focus now shifts to sustaining visibility and reach beyond the weekend surge.