{"id":40840,"date":"2026-11-03T18:18:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T18:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=40840"},"modified":"2026-11-03T18:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T18:18:05","slug":"festive-mayhem-unleashed-how-to-ruin-diwali-cast-takes-over-durban-diwali-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/festive-mayhem-unleashed-how-to-ruin-diwali-cast-takes-over-durban-diwali-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Festive Mayhem Unleashed: ‘How to Ruin Diwali’ Cast Takes Over Durban Diwali Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents’ has officially launched on Netflix. Fans had the chance to meet Rosemary Zimu, Kyle Clark, and Denise Zimba during the Durban Diwali Festival at Suncoast.
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The newest entry in the local How to Ruin comedic series made its debut with a fan-centric event at the Durban Diwali Festival at Suncoast.<\/p>\n

How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents<\/em> is a South African comedic film available on Netflix that debuted on Friday, 30 October 2026. The narrative revolves around a concealed engagement that unites a traditional Zulu family, led by characters such as Mmabatho (played by Rosemary Zimu), and an Indian medical dynasty known as the Chetty family, with Kyle Clark portraying Varshen alongside Jailoshini Naidoo as part of the family. Cultural clashes, a secret proposal, and deep-seated family issues threaten to upend the festive Diwali celebrations.<\/p>\n

How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents<\/em> belongs to the well-loved How to Ruin franchise created by Rethabile and Katleho Ramaphakela. Earlier this year, Rethabile and Jayan Moodley discussed the film with The Citizen<\/em> in an interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The star-studded cast, including Rosemary Zimu, Kyle Clark, and Denise Zimba, made quite an impression at the Durban Diwali Festival hosted by the South African Hindu Maha Sabha as they engaged with fans and showcased the excitement surrounding the film’s release.<\/p>\n