2026 · Film
Modha Rathri
A Tamil wedding comedy set over one night, in which a reluctant groom back from Dubai discovers his new bride is planning to run away before their first night.
Released Fri, 21 Aug, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Mon, 26 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 26 October 2026, Modha Rathri is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
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The story
On the morning of the wedding, Maruthu's family waits for him to arrive from Dubai, while the bride, Muthu, is frantic because her boyfriend overslept and missed his chance to elope with her. Maruthu, who knew nothing of the arrangements, is talked into the marriage by his brother-in-law. After the ceremony Muthu plans to slip away before the first-night ritual, but her family stays on, and when Maruthu catches her, the night turns into a farce involving both households.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
A light comedy for viewers who enjoy village weddings and family chaos, like *Laapataa Ladies* or *Badhaai Ho*. The CBFC rated it U/A 16+ for its themes; it runs about two hours and twenty minutes.
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Background
Modha Rathri ("first night") is the directing debut of Raja Karuppasamy and the third Tamil production of Mythri Movie Makers, produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar. It was announced in May 2026, with its first-look poster unveiled by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and marks Rishikanth's debut as a lead, opposite Anishma Anilkumar. Bharath Sankar composed the music, and AGS Entertainment distributed it in Tamil Nadu.
The CBFC certified it U/A 16+ on 18 August 2026, and it opened in cinemas on 21 August 2026 to strong reviews; The New Indian Express gave it 3.5 out of 5. It began streaming on Netflix on 18 September 2026 in Tamil with Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada dubs.
The facts
- Language
- Tamil
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Wedding comedy, Rural drama
- Runtime
- 143 min
- Certificate
- U/A 16+
- Director
- Raja Karuppasamy
- Cast
- Rishikanth, Anishma Anilkumar, A. Venkatesh, Bhanupriya
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Modha Rathri in India?
- As of 26 October 2026, Modha Rathri is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
- Is Modha Rathri available in Hindi?
- Yes. Modha Rathri was made in Tamil, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available on Netflix.
- Is Modha Rathri suitable for children?
- Modha Rathri has a CBFC U/A 16+ certificate, which means it is suitable for viewers aged 16 and above; younger children should watch with a parent.
- How long is Modha Rathri?
- Modha Rathri runs for 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).