Producer Allu Aravind has stirred conversation in Tollywood circles with his bold remarks about the upcoming romantic drama The Girlfriend. Speaking at a recent promotional event, he suggested that critics will “find it difficult” to give the film low ratings, signalling strong confidence in both the content and performances.
Strong backing from the Geetha Arts camp
The film is presented under the Geetha Arts banner, a name associated with several high-profile Telugu projects. At the event, Aravind noted that while critics often assign ratings between 1.5 and 3.5 stars for many commercial releases, The Girlfriend would be an exception. He expressed that the team is certain about the emotional strength of the narrative and its execution.
Rashmika’s performance highlighted
Aravind also spoke highly of lead actress Rashmika Mandanna’s portrayal. He went as far as to suggest that the film could bring her a National Award, adding that he hopes to be present when she receives it. The remark has intensified chatter within the industry as well as among fans, with many now curious to see whether the performance matches the hype.
The film stars Dheekshith Shetty in the male lead role, while Rao Ramesh and Anu Emmanuel play supporting characters. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, the film is being produced by Vidya Koppineedi and Dheeraj Mogilineni under Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, with music composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab.
Buzz and reaction across the industry
Aravind’s statement has generated discussion about pre-release confidence strategies in Tollywood. Some industry watchers view such statements as a deliberate move to shape expectations, while others see it as natural enthusiasm from a veteran producer.
Social-media response has been mixed: fans are excited by the endorsement of Rashmika’s performance, while some viewers feel the comments place unnecessary pressure on the film and its critical reception. Regardless, the remark has ensured that the film stays in the spotlight leading into release week.
Conclusion
With publicity momentum building, The Girlfriend now enters release with heightened expectations. Whether the film justifies the strong backing and delivers on its emotional promise will be closely observed by both audiences and critics — the very group Aravind has openly addressed.