Rashmika Mandanna vs. Anushka Shetty: Box Office Clash Brewing on September 5?
A major box office showdown may be on the cards in Tollywood, as leading actresses Rashmika Mandanna and Anushka Shetty are potentially heading for a theatrical face-off on September 5, 2025.
Rashmika Mandanna, currently riding high on a streak of box office hits, is gearing up for her upcoming film The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Ravindran. The film’s first single, Nadhive, dropped recently and has received an overwhelmingly positive response from fans. Though the release date hasn’t been officially confirmed, industry insiders suggest September 5 is locked in.
On the other hand, Anushka Shetty’s long-delayed film Ghaati, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, is also rumored to be targeting the same release date. While the makers have yet to make an official announcement, reports indicate that post-production is nearing completion.
What makes this clash even more intriguing is that both The Girlfriend and Ghaati are women-led stories—a rare but welcome trend in mainstream Telugu cinema. If both films do hit theaters on the same day, it will be a historic moment with two powerful female-led narratives vying for audience attention.
Adding to the mix, Teja Sajja’s Mirai, which was originally scheduled for a September 5 release, is reportedly shifting to a later date. This move clears the stage for a direct face-off between Rashmika and Anushka’s films.
The Girlfriend is backed by Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Entertainment, while Ghaati is produced by UV Creations in association with First Frame Entertainment.
Stay tuned for official confirmations and what could be one of the biggest female-led box office battles in recent Tollywood history.
