The Girlfriend

Abuse need not be loud. It can be done in a million subtle ways until your soul is crushed, destroyed and you become the walking dead! If you don't stand up for yourself, no one else will! I have never come across a movie that has portrayed narcissistic behavior better than this! This is how they frame you that you are at fault. You caused everything. And no one can understand anything. They would be silently judging you constantly. You end up being in that hypervigilant state stuck forever. I'm glad someone in Indian cinema has finally decided to bring this to limelight. Being someone in a similar relationship or even worse than this. I can relate so much to Rashmika. This is undoubtedly one of her best!

The girlfriend was kind of version of "the great indian kitchen". Not upto that level but the message was similar. Its about a simple girl who mistakenly fell into a relationship with a boy who is controlling and possessive. Basic patriarchy mentality which has been ingrained in most people in our society. How we treat female and own them defines what kind of person we are.

This film smoothly dealth with the topic with good acting from everyone, even the people who has small screen time.

Girl Friend delivers a powerful blow on an important social issue, with Rashmika unleashing her true women-power in a way that sends chills straight into male egos. Her performance is fierce, vulnerable, and commanding - the kind that stays with you.

Dheekshith Shetty's possessive and controlling nature echoes loud, adding a sharp and unsettling tension that drives the narrative forward.

In contrast, Anu Emmanuel is the lighthouse - the calm, clarity, and emotional anchor in everyone's life, bringing warmth and balance to the story.

Though the screenplay dips a bit in pace, the story itself is a banger - bold, honest, and unafraid to call out the core issue head-on.

In the end, Girl Friend hits straight at the heart of its message and emerges as a true winner - impactful, relevant, and deeply resonant.

I didn't plan on watching this film, but my friends picked it, so I went along. The story isn't clear or engaging - it's preachy and tries too hard to sound deep. The main character doesn't feel interesting or real. The screenplay has a few nice dramatic moments, but most of it is boring as hell. Some conversations are well-written, but many sound forced, silly, or like fake-intellectual talk. The climax might seem meaningful at first, but it's actually quite irrational and over the top.

Rashmika tries hard and gives her best, but she just doesn't fit the role completely. She tends to overact and struggles to keep it natural. Her expressions are often exaggerated, and her voice doesn't quite blend with the tone of the film. Also, her appearance feels a bit off for this kind of role - she has a slightly boyish look, which doesn't help with the emotional depth her character demands.

Deekshit performs well, but his character is written in a very convenient way based on what the writer wants to preach.

Surprisingly, Anu Emmanuel, who's usually an average performer, gets the best-written role here and handles it quite well.

Rahul Ravindran's direction is okay - he gets the best he can out of his team - but his writing feels pseudo-intellectual and pretentious in places. He should've gone with a more fitting actress for the lead and a stronger music director to lift the film's tone.

Production values are decent, cinematography is good, music is just okay.

If you like boring movies that act like they're deep and talk about relationships and feminism in a "woke" way, you might enjoy it. Otherwise, it's skippable.

This is the best movie of the year and honestly 100% worth watching. The whole story feels so personal to me because I've gone through something very similar before, and it really made me think deeply about my future. This movie carries a powerful message: never give up, never stop your education no matter what situation you're in, and never let anyone control your dreams. Just let those people go and focus on chasing your own path. Every girl should watch this especially young girls and college girls because the impact and goosebumps this movie gives are truly unforgettable.