Vijay Deverakonda has praised Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming film The Girlfriend, lauding the trailer and performances.

Sharing the trailer on social media, Vijay wrote, “I know they have made something powerful. Something important. Something that will be hard to digest. I know the performances by all actors are top class, and what @23_rahulr has created with @iamRashmika, @Dheekshiths, and @ItsAnuEmmanuel is going to create an impact. Tomorrow we will all see this happen with #TheGirlfriend, go experience it in the theatres and think. Lots of love and big hugs to the entire cast and crew.”

Rashmika responded warmly, tweeting, “It is something powerful. It IS something important. It IS going to be hard to digest – so well put! Thank you. It’s a SLOW BURN that LASTS LONG. @TheDeverakonda you’ve indirectly been a part of this film since the beginning and I really hope that you’ll be proud of me for this one! #TheGirlFriend.”

The two actors are rumoured to have become engaged in a private ceremony in Hyderabad in October. They previously shared the screen in Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019).

The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Ravindran, is a Telugu romantic drama about a fairy-tale love story that turns toxic, featuring Dheekshith Shetty in a central role.

The film also stars Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, and Rohini, with music composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab. Produced by Vidya Koppineedi and Dheeraj Mogilineni under Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, the movie is set for a worldwide theatrical release on Friday.