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Keeping Up with the Kandasamys

  • 2017
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
661
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Jailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker, Mishqah Parthiephal, and Madhushan Sing in Keeping Up with the Kandasamys (2017)
Comedy

Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved - try despite their best efforts - to keep them apart with hilarious results.Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved - try despite their best efforts - to keep them apart with hilarious results.Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved - try despite their best efforts - to keep them apart with hilarious results.

  • Director
    • Jayan Moodley
  • Writers
    • Rory Booth
    • Jayan Moodley
  • Stars
    • Alisha Authbehari
    • Mariam Bassa
    • Rory Booth
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    661
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jayan Moodley
    • Writers
      • Rory Booth
      • Jayan Moodley
    • Stars
      • Alisha Authbehari
      • Mariam Bassa
      • Rory Booth
    • 12User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alisha Authbehari
    • Devani
    Mariam Bassa
    • Aya
    Rory Booth
    • Asheel
    Rajesh Gopie
    • Preggie Naidoo
    Mishka Gounden
    • Meryl
    Neil Govender
    • Marlin
    Samantha Govender
    • Vassie
    Rushil Juglall
    • Arsevan
    Vashir Kemraj
    • Desan Kandasamy
    Melanie Kisten
    • Mala
    Maeshni Naicker
    • Shanti Naidoo
    Jailoshini Naidoo
    • Jennifer Kandasamy
    Koobeshan Naidoo
    • Elvis Kandasamy
    O'Neil Nair
    • Dylan
    Mishqah Parthiephal
    Mishqah Parthiephal
    • Jodi Kandasamy
    Madhushan Sing
    • Prishen Naidoo
    Sanam Sitaram
    • Berenice
    • Director
      • Jayan Moodley
    • Writers
      • Rory Booth
      • Jayan Moodley
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    User reviews12

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    6TheNonSmoker

    Classic and Traditional Indian Movie

    I'm from India and really I'm glad to see my kind of people didn't lose their identity even after leaving the homeland decades ago! Love to see mosre good movie like this coming from foreign Indian communities <3
    10impactacademy

    "Keeping Up with the Kandasamys: A Heartwarming and Hilarious Comedy About Family, Friendship, and Love"

    "Keeping Up with the Kandasamys" is a 2017 South African comedy film directed by Jayan Moodley. The movie tells the story of two matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved. The movie explores the challenges of navigating family, friendship, and love in a close-knit Indian community in South Africa.

    The movie is a heartwarming and hilarious comedy that celebrates the importance of family, friendship, and love. The pace of the movie is slow, but it gives the plot and the audience enough time to fully realize the implications of the eventual revelations. The cinematography is stunning, and the performances by the cast are exceptional. Jailoshini Naidoo delivers a nuanced and complex performance that captures the character's inner turmoil and transformation.

    Overall, "Keeping Up with the Kandasamys" is a must-see film that will leave you moved and inspired. It is a masterpiece that deserves to be seen and appreciated by all. V vvvvfffff.
    9leratomabulane

    Keeping up with

    Keeping Up With The Kandasamys Is a Comedy comedy movie produced in South Africa and released in 2017. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 35min. "Keeping Up With The Kandasamys" is not currently available to stream in India. Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved - try despite their best efforts - to keep them apart with hilarious results. Follows two Indian families who must learn to get along despite some amusing mistakes and turmoil along the road. The families are brought together by their relationship.comedy film directed by Jayan Moodley, and was the first South African Indian film to be screened widely in theaters.
    7wwschuster07

    Sweet, simple film

    This movie has great heart, comedy and just simple day to day people doing day to day things. I found it very sweet. Give it a try for yourself regardless of any reviews 😀👍
    10oscardladla

    i love the move

    Two Indian families who must learn to get along despite some amusing mistakes and turmoil along the road. The families are brought together by their relationship.comedy film directed by Jayan Moodley, and was the first South African Indian film to be screened widely in theaters.

    Keeping Up With The Kandasamys Is a Comedy comedy movie produced in South Africa and released in 2017. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 35min. "Keeping Up With The Kandasamys" is not currently available to stream in India. Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved - try despite their best efforts - to keep them apart with hilarious results.

    Takes a comedic approach to one of the hidden agendas amongst the Indian population in South Africa but at the same time, also relatable in most cultures globally. Highly recommended to watch.

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      Followed by Kandasamys: The Wedding (2019)

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 2017 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Production company
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