How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents is an upcoming South African romantic comedy television series created by Rethabile Ramaphakela airing in Netflix. The series is produced by Burnt Onion Productions in collaboration with Jayan Moodley and Urban Vision Productions. It serves as the "How to Ruin" franchise, following How to Ruin Christmas and How to Ruin Love: The Proposal. The series stars Rosemary Zimu, Kyle Clark, Jailoshini Naidoo, and Koobeshen Naidoo, Sonia Mbele, Meshack Mavuso and is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix on 30 October 2026.
Premise How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents follows Mmabatho Nkomo as she attempts to impress her fiancé's traditional Indian family during chaotic Diwali preparations. Cultural clashes and comedic misunderstandings ultimately threaten to derail the festive celebrations.
Cast Rosemary Zimu as Mmabatho Nkomo Kyle Clark Jailoshini Naidoo as Tarina Koobeshen Naidoo as Sharm Sonia Mbele Meshack Mavuso Luthando Mthembu Denise Zimba Ashish Gangapersad
Production The development of How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents was announced by Netflix in September 2026. The series is produced as a joint venture between Burnt Onion Productions and Urban Vision Production. The project brings together franchise creator Rethabile Ramaphakela and filmmaker Jayan Moodley.
Release The series will premiere on Netflix on 30 October 2026.
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