Rashmika Mandanna’s film The Girlfriend continues to win hearts even after its theatrical run, and the buzz has only grown since its arrival on Netflix. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, the romantic drama earned both critical appreciation and commercial success, with many reviewers calling Rashmika’s performance one of the strongest of her career.
Now, the film is receiving admiration from within the film industry as well. Janhvi Kapoor, currently shooting for her upcoming project, has reportedly been watching The Girlfriend during breaks in her schedule. Deeply impressed by the film, she took to Instagram Stories and shared her reaction, calling it a “mandatory watch.”
Her unexpected endorsement brought pleasant surprise to the film’s team, especially as the movie has been trending on the platform ever since its OTT debut. Strong word of mouth and celebrity recommendations have further elevated the film’s streaming momentum.
Rashmika thanks audiences
Rashmika Mandanna recently expressed heartfelt gratitude to the audience for supporting the film throughout its journey. She shared a message on Instagram, thanking fans for the extraordinary response and encouraging those who haven’t watched it yet to give it a try on OTT.
“I hope you continue to give the film the same love. Now you can watch it from anywhere. If you haven’t watched it yet, please do and tell me how you feel,” she wrote.
With strong viewer engagement online and endorsements from stars like Janhvi Kapoor, The Girlfriend is experiencing a renewed wave of popularity on streaming platforms.
