The Girlfriend Enjoys Spectacular Day 2 at the Box Office
Rashmika Mandanna's latest Telugu offering, The Girlfriend, is demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth at the box office. After a modest opening, the film has taken a significant leap on its second day, signaling a positive turnaround driven by audience reception.
Impressive Financial Turnaround
According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film's financial journey shows a promising upward curve. The Girlfriend collected approximately Rs 1.3 crore on its opening day, Friday. However, Saturday, which was Day 2 of its release, told a different story. The film witnessed a phenomenal surge, earning an estimated Rs 2.5 crore. This represents a staggering 92.31% growth in collections from its first day, bringing its total domestic earnings to over Rs 3.8 crore for the first weekend.
Rising Audience Interest
The increased earnings are directly reflected in the theatre occupancy rates. On Day 2, The Girlfriend recorded an overall occupancy rate of 30.79% across India. A deeper look into the show timings reveals a pattern of growing interest as the day progressed.
- Morning shows: 17.32% occupancy
- Afternoon shows: 33.44% occupancy
- Evening shows: 33.84% occupancy
- Night shows: 38.55% occupancy
The stronger performance during the evening and night slots indicates that positive word-of-mouth is successfully pulling audiences into the theatres.
Cast Appreciation and Positive Buzz
The film's lead, Rashmika Mandanna, is receiving widespread praise for her portrayal of the character Bhooma. The actress took to social media to share an emotional note about her connection to the project. She revealed that she was moved to tears during the initial narration by director Rahul Ravindran and knew instantly that it would be a 'sin not to do' the film. Mandanna expressed deep gratitude towards her co-stars Dheekshith Shetty and Anu Emmanuel, as well as the producers and music director for believing in the story.
Directed by Rahul Ravindran and produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, Mass Movie Makers, and Geetha Arts, The Girlfriend also features Dheekshith Shetty, Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, and Rohini in pivotal roles. With this impressive Day 2 growth, the film is poised for a stable run in the coming week.
