The muchanticipated south african film keeping up with the kandasamys directed by jayan moodley and produced by the late junaid ahmed and helena spring premiered to an audience of almost 600 ten days ago at gateway sterkinekor in durban. The cast were all dressed up to the nines and really made an effort to pay their respects to the writers and directors of the film. Shanti naidoo and jennifer kandasamy are matriarchal rivals of neighbouring families in the south african film, whose young adult children become romantically involved. Its not often that i rave about a south african film, but this one is well worth the watch. Nov 21, 2016 keeping up with the kandasamys was produced in association with mnet and the dti, with distribution by sterkinekor entertainment and will be released in cinemas nationwide on friday, 3 march 2017. With alisha authbehari, mariam bassa, rory booth, rajesh gopie. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 17 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 1 costume design by 1 second unit director or assistant director 2. Our film producers, script writers, directors, technicians and actors deserve no special favours or indulgence. Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 126 min comedy click here to watch. Keeping up with the kandasamys a new south african comedy 6 march 2017 by daniel dercksen comments off on keeping up with the kandasamys a new south african comedy the film opens a window into the lifestyle and subculture of modernday indian south africans. I loved shooting this film on location in chatsworth. The highestgrossing film of the year, family comedy keeping up with the kandasamys, was shown in a belowaverage 26 cinemas and still managed. She completed her bsc degree majoring in mathematics and computer. Keeping up with the kandasamys has something for everyone, says director jayan moodley.
When i heard there was an audition for a huge feature film in durban, i knew that it was an opportunity i couldnt miss out on. It stars jailoshini naidoo, maeshni naicker, madhushan singh, and mishqah parthiephal. Sadly, the eagerly awaited comedy, keeping up with the kandasamys, is a lost opportunity and its particularly sad that this is the last movie produced by the admired junaid ahmed who died in november last year aged 57. Keeping up with the kandasamys a new south african. Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Keeping up with the kandasamys official trailer 2017. Selected sterkinekor cinemas officially release was.
So i drove the six hours from johannesburg to durban for the auditions. This film deserves seeing and is another giant step in the right direction for local cinema. Mar 06, 2017 our film producers, script writers, directors, technicians and actors deserve no special favours or indulgence. From the producers of hard to get and happiness is a four letter word, comes the twosided, familyengagedcomedy affair, keeping up with the kandasamys. The two leads are wonderful and the filmmakers do a brilliant job showcasing the uniqueness of chatsworth and its people.
Keeping up with the kandasamys official trailer 2017 youtube. Top best funny performances ever on got talent try not to laugh. The film opened at number 3 on the top 10 after logan. Sas very own keeping up with the kandasamys coming in. Feb 17, 2017 the film was produced in association with mnet, the dti, nfvf and the kwazulunatal film commission and is distributed by sterkinekor entertainment. You can now track the status of your soundtracks submission and if it has not been approved, well tell you the reason why. Described by moodley as a love letter to chatsworth, keeping up with the kandasamys was filmed on location in chatsworth, durban, south africa, and stars jailoshini naidoo eastern mosaic, lotus fm and maeshni naicker broken promises as the matriarchal rivals of neighbouring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved, and. Mar 06, 2017 keeping up with the kandasamys 6 march, 2017 05. Released 2017, keeping up with the kandasamys stars jailoshininaidoo, maeshninaicker, mishqahparthiephal, rajeshgopie the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of out. The sequel to the countrys highestgrossing locally made movie in 2017, keeping up with the.
The movie, the title of which is a play on popular american. Keeping up with the kandasamys is a lovely stroll through durbans famous indian suburb chatsworth and the lives of those who live there, even if it might be exaggerated. Bookings open on february 22 and tickets are limited. South africas film market is quite dominated by afrikaners, so its quite a. A laughaminute south african comedy filled will forbidden love and family rivalry. The most appropriate adjective i would use is the colloquial word shambiez to describe how the kandasamy product exploded last night with the buzz around the movies maiden launch.
Mar 06, 2017 the popular film, keeping up with the kandasamys, has raked in a remarkable r1. Keeping up with the kandasamys, a hilarious new comedy, hits cinemas in march. Set in chatsworth, the film opens a window into the lifestyle and subculture of modernday indian south africans. Overall, keeping up with the kandasamys is an extremely entertaining film. March 3, 2017 naickers comic timing keeps the film ticking over. Why is south africa not watching south african movies. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. Although the film attempts to hide its constraints behind the art house label, it fails to excecute the most rudementary tasks of the film making craft. Her life would be just fine, except that her neighbor jennifer kandasamy always seems to. Jailoshini naidoo, maeshni naicker, mishqah parthiephal, and madhushan sing in keeping up with the kandasamys 2017. Be one of the first to watch the new comedy, keeping up with the kandasamys, at one of the exclusive screenings taking place at selected sterkinekor cinemas around the country on sunday, february 26. Keeping up with the kandasamys a new south african comedy. The most appropriate adjective i would use is the colloquial word shambiez to describe how the kandasamy product exploded last night with the buzz around the movies maiden laun. Her father was a chemist and her mother was a housewife.
Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 movie torrent nia. Mar 01, 2017 familiar durban landmarks feature in the new south african comedy, keeping up with the kandasamys march 1, 2017 stelsinkins director jayan moodley with script supervisor, ashley aldworth focus on the monitor during the filming of keeping up with the kandasamys in durban, while producers junaid ahmed left and helena spring back. For more information, connect with the movie on facebook or on twitter. Despite the film only being released in a handful of cinemas across kzn and gauteng, it somehow went on to top the per theatre intake of hollywood blockbusters and maintained its position in the top 10 for several weeks. Mar 06, 2017 keeping up with the kandasamys a new south african comedy 6 march 2017 by daniel dercksen comments off on keeping up with the kandasamys a new south african comedy the film opens a window into the lifestyle and subculture of modernday indian south africans. From the producers of hard to get and happiness is a fourletter word one of south africas most successful films comes an all new ribtickling, twosided family comedy affair, directed and cowritten by durban filmmaker jayan. Keeping up with the kandasamys a hit at box office. Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 stream and watch. From the producers of hard to get and happiness is a fourletter word one of south africas most successful films comes an all new ribtickling, twosided family comedy affair, directed and cowritten by durban filmmaker jayan moodley white gold, produced by awardwinning duo. Keeping up with the kandasamys feature film youtube.
When jennifer realizes her daughter jodi is in love with shantis son pranesh, she is determined to break them up. Keeping up with the kandasamys was filmed on a variety of locations in durban including. The cast also included mishqah parthiephal, madhushan singh, mariam bassa, rajesh gopie, koobeshen naidoo and neil govender among others. Be one of the first to watch the hilarious new comedy, keeping up with the kandasamys, at one of the exclusive screenings taking place at selected sterkinekor cinemas around the country on sunday, 26 february, 2017. Set in chatsworth, the film opens a window into the lifestyle and subculture of modernday indian south. You can tell shes a sweetheart, but you probably dont want to mess with her. Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 comedy pg l 120 min a laughaminute south african comedy filled will forbidden love and family rivalry. Picking up from the 2017 box office hit, keeping up with the kandasamys. When jennifer realizes her daughter jodi is in love with shantis son pranesh, she is determined to break them. Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 photo gallery imdb. Keeping up with the kandasamys is a local film that proved to be incredibly popular at our local box office. Mnet announces new film, keeping up with the kandasamys. Keeping up with the kandasamys will be officially released in cinemas nationwide on march 3, 2017.
Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved try despite their best efforts to keep them apart with hilarious results. The film was produced in association with mnet, the dti, nfvf and the kwazulunatal film commission and is distributed by sterkinekor entertainment. Feb 21, 2017 keeping up with the kandasamys love thy neighbour. Bookings open on 22 february and tickets are limited. If you are using the mobile apps, mobile website or desktop website you can access this feature via the track your contribution button, which has been added to the submission email receipt. Set in chatsworth, keeping up with the kandasamys, opens a window into the lifestyle and subculture of modernday indian south africans. Mishqah parthiephal and madhushan sing in keeping up with the kandasamys 2017. A young couple fall for each other despite their families best efforts to keep them apart. Sas very own keeping up with the kandasamys coming in 2017. Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 rotten tomatoes. African actor mishqah was born on 21st september 1989 durban south africa, she is the eldest in her family.
The film stars jailoshini naidoo and maeshni naicker as the matriarchal rivals. Somehow jennifer appears to outdo whatever shanti does and life appears to be a constant battle of trying to keep up with the kandasamys. Get your exclusive tickets to keeping up with the kandasamys. Keeping up with the kandasamys feature film helena spring films.
The film opens a window into the lifestyle and subculture of modernday. Keeping up with the kandasamys or simply kandasamys is a 2017 south african indian comedy film directed by jayan moodley, and was the first south african indian film to be screened widely in theaters. Be one of the first to watch the hilarious new comedy, keeping up with the kandasamys, at one of the exclusive screenings taking place at selected sterkinekor cinemas around the country on sunday, february 26, 2017. Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 126 min comedy click to watch. The film grossed over r4 million at the box office in. Keeping up with the kandasamys was produced in association with mnet and the dti, with distribution by sterkinekor entertainment and will be released in cinemas nationwide on friday 3 march 2017.
Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 soundtracks on imdb. And the last thing these two chatsworth mothers need. It was clearly an emotional journey for the cast and crew of keeping up with kandasamys this was their crowning moment of glory. Keeping up with the kandasamys love thy neighbour but dont get caught. Mar 04, 2017 overall, keeping up with the kandasamys is an extremely entertaining film. Additionally, if you are using the desktop website, you can also use the track.
Jun 19, 2017 keeping up with the kandasamys is a local film that proved to be incredibly popular at our local box office. Familiar durban landmarks feature in the new south african. The film grossed over r4 million at the box office in its first week and went on to gross over r16 million. Durban chatsworth is set to spice up the local movie industry as it brings the country, and the world, keeping up with the kandasamys. First look trailer for new comedy keeping up with the. Keeping up with the kandasamys might be focused on the south african indian.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 soundtracks imdb. The official trailer for the new south african motion picture, keeping up with the kandasamys, is here. Its a truly south african movie full of laughs and heart. Mishqah parthiephal bio age, height, net worth, career. This is official trailer keeping up with the kandasamys by jenna holmes on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love. The starstudded event was filled with fabulous food and people. Set in chatsworth, keeping up with the kandasamys opens a window into the lifestyle and subculture of modernday indian south africans. It opens nationwide in cinemas this friday march 3. Official trailer keeping up with the kandasamys on vimeo. Keeping up with the kandasamys 2017 comedy filmbehind the. Last night i attended the premiere of keeping up with the kandasamys and was beyond impressed with the whole experience. Mishqah parthiephal is an african actor, known for her as chris laurenson in the series snake park and jodi kandasamy in the 2017 south african indian comedy keeping up with the kandasamys. Jan 23, 2017 the cast also included mishqah parthiephal, madhushan singh, mariam bassa, rajesh gopie, koobeshen naidoo and neil govender among others.
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