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Modha Rathri: Arranged Marriage Comedy Hits Netflix
19 Sep
Summary
- Modha Rathri, a Tamil comedy-drama, is now on Netflix.
- The film explores family expectations and relationships within an arranged marriage.
- It stars Rishikanth and Anishma Anilkumar in lead roles.
The Tamil comedy-drama Modha Rathri is now available for streaming on Netflix as of September 18, 2026. This release follows the film's initial theatrical debut on August 21, 2026. Directed by Raja Karuppasamy in his first directorial venture, the movie weaves together elements of comedy, love, and family drama centered around an arranged marriage.
At its core, Modha Rathri follows Maruthu and Muthuselvi, two individuals who are reluctantly drawn into matrimony despite not feeling ready. Maruthu returns to his village after years in Dubai, facing family pressure to settle down, while Muthuselvi carries her own reservations about marriage stemming from past relationships. The film uses the wedding narrative to explore themes of parental expectations, personal reluctance towards marriage, hidden secrets, and the potential for connection between strangers.
The cast features Rishikanth as Maruthu and Anishma Anilkumar as Muthuselvi. Supporting roles are played by Shelly Kishore, Chetan, and Bagavathi Perumal. The film's production was overseen by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers, with music by Bharath Sankar. Surendran Paranjothi handled cinematography, and Ashok Arjunan served as the editor.
