Rashmika Mandanna vs Anushka Shetty: Massive Box Office Clash Brewing for September 5

Tollywood is heading for a potential mega clash at the box office on September 5, 2025, as two powerful female-led films prepare to release on the same day. On one side, Rashmika Mandanna brings her romantic thriller The Girlfriend, while Anushka Shetty delivers her intense drama Ghaati. Both films are generating strong buzz, and if they do release together, the Telugu industry could witness a high-stakes showdown.

The Girlfriend Targets September 5

Rashmika Mandanna, popularly known as the National Crush, currently enjoys strong box office success. Her next film, The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Ravindran, has slowly gained attention. The makers recently released the first single, Nadhive, which received a warm response online. Although the team hasn’t made an official announcement, they strongly hint at a September 5 release, which marks Rashmika’s first full-fledged female-led film.

Ghaati Nears Release After Multiple Delays

Meanwhile, Anushka Shetty’s gritty gangster drama Ghaati, under Krish Jagarlamudi’s direction, also aims for a September 5 release. The makers originally planned to release the film in April but delayed it due to heavy post-production and VFX work. Now that they’ve almost completed all technical work, they are preparing to bring Ghaati to theatres in early September. The film promises to show Anushka in a raw, intense role that fans have eagerly waited for.

Teja Sajja’s Mirai Still in the Mix

Teja Sajja’s fantasy action film Mirai, backed by People Media Factory, already announced September 5 as its release date. The team dropped a teaser and closed a solid OTT deal. But since they haven’t promoted the film recently, many now believe they may shift the release date to avoid clashing with other big names.

Sivakarthikeyan’s Madarasi Enters the Scene

To add more pressure to the crowded weekend, Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming movie Madarasi also looks to release on September 5. This sets up a rare four-way box office clash across different genres, gangster drama (Ghaati), romantic thriller (The Girlfriend), fantasy-action (Mirai), and commercial entertainer (Madarasi).

Industry Buzz: Will All Four Clash?

Film trade experts worry that such a packed release day might affect the earnings of every film. All the movies, except Mirai, fall into the medium-budget category, and a divided audience could hurt their collections. Amazon Prime, which locked the OTT rights for Ghaati, reportedly gave the producers flexible release options. On the other hand, Geetha Arts, which produces The Girlfriend, might rethink the release date if competition increases.

Still, all eyes remain on the Rashmika vs Anushka clash. Both actresses have unique fan bases and different styles. This box office battle could reveal whether star power or strong content wins the day. If Rashmika’s rising stardom draws crowds or if Anushka’s gripping story leaves a mark, September 5 is shaping up to be a thrilling day for Tollywood fans.

Stay tuned for final confirmations, this showdown might become one of the biggest box office moments of the year.

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