Keeping Up with the Kandasamys 2017
“Love thy neighbour... but don't get caught”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Jayan Moodley
- Networks
- Helena Spring Films, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Keeping Up with the Kandasamys?
Keeping Up with the Kandasamys is a 2017 South African comedy film directed by Jayan Moodley and released on March 3, 2017. The movie holds the distinction of being the first South African Indian film to be screened widely in theaters.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 3, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- South Africa
- Studios
- Helena Spring Films, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa
- Revenue
- $1,233,315
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.5/10 from 2 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Helena Spring Films, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa
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Overview
Keeping Up with the Kandasamys is a 2017 South African comedy film directed by Jayan Moodley and released on March 3, 2017. The movie holds the distinction of being the first South African Indian film to be screened widely in theaters. The story centers on the matriarchal rivals of neighboring families. When their young adult children become romantically involved, the rival mothers try despite their best efforts to keep them apart, leading to hilarious results. The film stars Jailoshini Naidoo as Jennifer Kandasamy and Maeshni Naicker as Shanti Naidoo, alongside Madhushan Singh and Mishqah Parthiephal. Running for one hour and thirty-five minutes, the comedy focuses on the comical lengths to which the feuding neighbors go to interfere in the romance between their children.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Keeping Up with the Kandasamys worth watching?
Keeping Up with the Kandasamys holds a community rating of 8.5/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Keeping Up with the Kandasamys and when was it released?
Keeping Up with the Kandasamys is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.
Who directed Keeping Up with the Kandasamys?
Keeping Up with the Kandasamys was directed by Jayan Moodley.
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