Modha Rathiri reviews praise writing and wedding comedy

Modha Rathiri, directed by debutant Raja Karuppasamy, has received positive reviews for its writing, ensemble comedy and emotional moments. OnlyKollywood describes the film as an enjoyable wedding comedy about Marudhu, who discovers on his wedding night that Muthuselvi loves another man. It praises Rishikanth and Anishma Anilkumar, while rating the film 3.25 out of 5.

The New Indian Express rates Modha Rathri 3.5 out of 5 and says its slow-building wedding drama becomes thoroughly enjoyable. It praises the setup and payoff of several subplots, including those involving relatives, friends and wedding bed manufacturers. Both reviews say the film addresses family pressure, marriage expectations, class, status and caste attitudes through its comedy. They also identify a slow or shaky first half and some shortcomings in the film’s length and character clarity.