This Indian Film Tops Netflix Pakistan Charts – The magic that Rashmika Mandanna’s film “The Girlfriend” has shown across the border has been presented here in a brilliant and engaging style. This Indian film is trending at number 1 in Pakistan! These days, whenever we look at Netflix’s top list, we expect a big Hollywood show or a Bollywood masala film. But this time, someone else has taken the lead.
According to the latest data from December 21st, not an action or thriller, but an Indian romantic drama is trending at number 1 in Pakistan. We’re talking about national crush Rashmika Mandanna’s latest film, “The Girlfriend.” Let’s find out what is it about this film that is making audiences in the neighboring country crazy.
“The Girlfriend” is making waves on OTT platforms.
Directed by Rahul Ravindran, this film is originally in Telugu, but due to its popularity on Netflix, it is also being streamed in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. After releasing in theaters on November 7th, the film hit OTT platforms on December 5th. Since then, it has been dominating social media and streaming charts.
What’s the story? (No Spoilers!)
This film isn’t just a simple love story, but a deeply psychological drama. The story revolves around Bhuma Devi (Rashmika Mandanna), who comes to Hyderabad to pursue her studies. There, she meets Vikram (Dhikshit Shetty). What she initially considers love gradually turns into a toxic relationship. The film shows how control and pressure in the name of love can ruin a person’s mental health.
How did it perform at the box office?
“The Girlfriend” has earned a respectable amount not only on OTT but also at the box office:
Total worldwide collection: approximately ₹29 crore+
Earnings in India: ₹22.02 crore
Overseas markets: ₹7.2 crore
Apart from Rashmika and Dhikshit, seasoned actors like Rao Ramesh and Rohini Moleti have also brought life to the film with their performances.