The Girlfriend Box Office Day 1 Collection: Decent Opening at ₹0.39 Crore; Telugu Version Leads Occupancy Charts!

By ultapaltakhabar Nov 7, 2025 0

The Girlfriend opens with a modest start, collecting ₹0.39 crore on its first day across all languages. Telugu regions outperform Hindi belts as buzz around the romantic thriller slowly builds momentum.

The much-talked-about romantic drama The Girlfriend has finally hit theatres, and its first-day box office numbers are in! Despite being a niche release with limited buzz, the film managed to earn around ₹0.39 crore (India net) on Day 1 (Friday, November 7, 2025) across all languages. While the figures are on the lower side, trade experts believe the movie has potential to grow over the weekend if word-of-mouth clicks.

A Modest Start, But Not a Washout

According to early box office reports, The Girlfriend recorded an overall 14.12% occupancy in Telugu and a 5.70% occupancy in Hindi, indicating stronger performance in the South Indian markets.

While the morning shows started slow with single-digit occupancy in most regions, the afternoon shows picked up slightly — thanks to positive chatter from early viewers, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

By the end of Day 1, the film collected:

India Net Collection: ₹0.39 Cr
Worldwide Collection: To be updated
Overseas Collection: To be updated
India Gross Collection: To be updated

Though the first-day number isn’t record-breaking, it’s not entirely disappointing either, considering the film’s limited promotions and modest release scale.

Regional Breakdown: Hyderabad, Chennai, and Guntur Lead the Pack

Here’s a detailed look at The Girlfriend’s Day 1 occupancy region-wise (for Telugu version):

| Region | Overall | Morning | Afternoon | Evening/Night |
|————-|————-|————–|—————-|
| Hyderabad | 21.00% | 21% | 21% | 0% |
| Bengaluru | 7.00% | 6% | 8% | 0% |
| Chennai | 22.00% | 22% | 22% | 0% |
| Vijayawada | 14.00% | 12% | 16% | 0% |
| Warangal | 14.00% | 15% | 13% | 0% |
| Guntur | 25.00% | 24% | 26% | 0% |
| Vizag-Visakhapatnam | 14.50% | 14% | 15% | 0% |
| Nizamabad | 15.50% | 17% | 14% | 0% |
| Mumbai | 32.00% | 1% | 63% | 0% |

Among all, Guntur and Chennai recorded the highest occupancy on opening day, with audiences appreciating the film’s emotional depth and fresh pairing. Mumbai’s evening occupancy (63%) stood out as a surprising spike, suggesting a niche urban audience may connect with the film’s themes.

What’s Working for The Girlfriend

The romantic thriller, centered around modern-day relationships and emotional dilemmas, seems to have struck a chord with youth audiences, particularly in Telugu-speaking regions. The film’s sleek presentation, soulful music, and emotionally charged performances are earning it some goodwill online.

Early social media reactions describe the film as “unexpectedly intense” and “emotionally engaging.” The chemistry between the lead pair is also being praised, with several users on X (formerly Twitter) calling it “the surprise of the week.”

Trade analyst insiders suggest that the emotional depth and modern treatment could help the film sustain better during Saturday and Sunday shows.

Audience Reaction: Mixed, But Curious

While the numbers are modest, curiosity around The Girlfriend is growing. Viewers have highlighted the film’s relatable storyline, strong background score, and sharp dialogues.

However, a section of the audience feels the screenplay could have been tighter, especially in the second half. Despite that, fans of romantic thrillers are finding it a refreshing watch amid the action-heavy lineups dominating theaters lately.

On X, one user wrote:

“Didn’t expect much from The Girlfriend, but the emotions hit hard! The music and climax scene are pure magic. Worth a watch.”

Another tweeted:

“Slow first half, but the ending elevates it. Definitely not your typical romantic flick.”

Hindi Version Struggles to Impress

In contrast to the decent Telugu performance, the Hindi version of The Girlfriend struggled to find footing. With only 5.70% average occupancy, the film barely made an impact in Northern circuits.

Here’s the Hindi occupancy breakdown:

Morning Shows: 6.36%
Afternoon Shows: 5.03%
Evening/Night Shows: Data pending

The low turnout could be due to minimal publicity in the Hindi belt and competition from ongoing Bollywood releases. However, if positive word-of-mouth builds online, the film could witness slight growth over the weekend.

Box Office Prediction for Opening Weekend

Given the opening trends, trade analysts estimate The Girlfriend to earn between ₹1.3–1.6 crore by the end of its opening weekend, provided the Telugu market continues to hold strong and the Hindi belt improves marginally.

Saturday’s evening shows and Sunday’s family audiences will play a crucial role in determining the film’s lifetime business trajectory.

If the buzz sustains and multiplex footfall increases, the film might even surprise with a stable weekday collection.

The Road Ahead

Despite its soft opening, The Girlfriend has one major advantage — low competition and word-of-mouth appeal. Its relatable premise and emotional depth give it a fighting chance at the box office.

The makers are likely to push for better visibility over the weekend with promotional interviews, social media snippets, and fan engagements to boost occupancy in metro cities.

Streaming rights have also reportedly been sold to a leading OTT platform, which could help the film gain a wider audience post its theatrical run.

Final Verdict: A Slow Starter With Potential

The Girlfriend may not have taken a flying start, but it’s far from a flop. With strong Telugu market hold and gradual word-of-mouth traction, the film could find its rhythm over the next few days.

It’s the kind of film that doesn’t rely on hype but grows organically — one positive review at a time.

If the momentum continues through the weekend, The Girlfriend could comfortably cross the ₹2 crore mark by Monday, setting the stage for a decent run in the coming weeks.