Rashmika’s The Girlfriend was released in theaters this Friday, and it received a good response from urban audiences, whereas other audiences gave mixed reactions, and the same is getting reflected in the openings.
The film did not carry much buzz before the release, and because of this, the early shows started with lesser occupancies, whereas major multiplexes and overseas locations saw a good jump with each passing show. The mass belts did not see any jump in collections, and the film falls flat in those areas.
Overall, The Girlfriend, starring Rashmika Mandanna, has received a decent response, and the film is estimated to collect around 3 Cr gross worldwide on opening day, with most of the revenue coming from Hyderabad City and the USA.
The good sign is that the Day 2 noon shows are bigger than opening day, and the romantic drama is all set for a good jump on the weekend. The positive for the film is that it will be the first choice for audiences this weekend.
The trade expects it to take a much bigger jump from today’s evening shows. The film needs to maintain strong collections and has to target a double-digit gross weekend.