Quick answer: Modha Rathiri is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on 21 August 2026. Mythri Movie Makers announced the date with the film’s first-look campaign.
When is Modha Rathiri releasing in theatres?
Modha Rathiri arrives in cinemas on Friday, 21 August 2026. The official Mythri Movie Makers announcement describes the date as a worldwide theatrical release.
The announcement is for cinemas. No OTT platform or streaming date has been announced, so any digital-release claim should be treated as unconfirmed until the producers name a service and date.
What is Modha Rathiri about?
The Tamil rural comedy drama is built around an unusual wedding and one increasingly chaotic night. What should mark the beginning of a new life is disrupted by surprises and lies, turning the celebration into a chain of complications that changes everything for the people involved.
The first look places Rishikanth and Anishma Anilkumar in wedding attire, matching the story’s marriage-night setup. The campaign is keeping the exact turns under wraps, but it clearly frames the film as an ensemble comedy drama driven by secrets, confusion and the consequences of what comes out during the night.
Who stars in Modha Rathiri?
Rishikanth plays Maruthanayagam, introduced as the “Dubai Mapillai”, while Anishma Anilkumar plays Muthuselvi. The disclosed ensemble also includes Chetan, A. Venkatesh, Bagavathi Perumal, Abdool Lee, Shelly Kishore, Sangeetha Balan, Banupriya, Sumithra Devi L, Varshini Karmegham, Karthikeyan, Velan, Kowshik Kabilan and Bucks.
See our Modha Rathiri cast guide for the revealed lead character names and the complete disclosed actor table.
Who made the film?
Raja Karuppasamy makes his feature directing debut with Modha Rathiri. Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar produce the film for Mythri Movie Makers. Surendran Paranjothi is the cinematographer, Ashok Arjunan is the editor and Bharath Sankar composed the music. The technical team also includes costume designer Poornima Ramaswamy and art director A. Balumahendra.
Is there a Modha Rathiri OTT release date?
No. The confirmed date applies to the cinema release. An OTT platform and streaming date have not been announced.
Modha Rathiri release date FAQ
What is the Modha Rathiri theatrical release date?
Modha Rathiri is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on 21 August 2026.
Who are the lead actors in Modha Rathiri?
Rishikanth plays Maruthanayagam and Anishma Anilkumar plays Muthuselvi.
Who directed Modha Rathiri?
Raja Karuppasamy wrote and directed the film.
Has the Modha Rathiri OTT platform been announced?
No OTT platform or streaming date has been announced.