Rashmika Mandanna’s latest release The Girlfriend might have opened to mixed reviews, but the team isn’t slowing down on the promotions. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, the romantic drama is seeing an aggressive push from the makers — and now, there’s an interesting twist.
According to sources, actor Vijay Deverakonda has stepped in to lend his support to the film, which marks director Rahul Ravindran’s return to the big screen with a romantic drama. Vijay, who has been quietly backing the project since its inception, is reportedly set to attend the upcoming success meet in Hyderabad. His presence, insiders say, is expected to bring a fresh wave of buzz to the film and possibly revive its theatrical performance.
This isn’t the first time Vijay has supported The Girlfriend. The actor had earlier lent his voice to the film’s teaser, setting the tone for its emotional narrative. More recently, he publicly praised the film and its team, a gesture that Rashmika warmly acknowledged online. The two, who have been the subject of ongoing relationship speculation, have often expressed mutual admiration for each other’s work — be it Rashmika applauding Vijay’s upcoming Kingdom or Vijay championing her recent performances.
With the Hyderabad event around the corner, fans are already speculating whether the duo will address the persistent rumours surrounding their relationship or even the whispers of an engagement. While neither has confirmed or denied the reports, their consistent public support for one another has kept curiosity alive.
Meanwhile, Rashmika continues to push The Girlfriend with unwavering enthusiasm — engaging fans online, resharing positive audience reactions, and ensuring the film stays in conversation. Whether Vijay’s appearance at the success meet translates into stronger box office numbers remains to be seen, but one thing’s clear — the on-screen promotions have found an off-screen story that audiences can’t seem to look away from.
