Kandasamys: The Wedding
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| Directed by | Jayan Moodley |
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| Cinematography | Justus de Jager |
| Music by | Chris Letcher |
Production company | African Lotus Productions |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Box office | R18.9 million[1][2] |
Kandasamys: The Wedding is a 2019 South African Indian romantic comedy drama film written by Rory Booth and Jayan Moodley and directed by Jayan Moodley. The film is a sequel to the 2017 blockbuster box office hit film Keeping Up with the Kandasamys and stars Jailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker, Madhushan Singh and Mishqah Parthiephal.
The film had its theatrical release across 41 local theatres on 18 April 2019 and gained extremely positive reviews from the audience.[3][4][5] The film became a success at the box office similar to its prequel and was rated as one of the best African films of 2019.[6][7]
Synopsis
[edit]The plot revolves around the forthcoming wedding of Jodi (Mishqah Parthiepal) and Prishen (Madushan Singh), but the mothers of both bride Jodi and the bridegroom Prishen, Jennifer Kandasamy (Jailoshini Naidoo) and Shanthi Naidoo (Maeshni Naicker) attempt to push their own demands and agendas for the big Wedding Day.[8][9]
Cast
[edit]- Jailoshini Naidoo as Jennifer Kandasamy
- Maeshni Naicker as Shanthi Naidoo
- Madhushan Singh as Prishen Naidoo
- Mishqah Parthiephal as Jodi Kandasamy
- Yugan Naidoo as Preggie Naidoo
- Mariam Bassa as Kaunam 'Aya' Kandasamy
- Koobeshen Naidoo as Elvis Kandasamy
- Bassy Bhola as Rogers Kandasamy
- Rushil Juglall as Arsevan
- Tesarnia Oree as Poobasha
- 5FM DJ Sureshnie Rider as herself (special appearance)
- Dawn Thandeka King (special appearance)
Production
[edit]Following the success of Keeping Up with the Kandasamys, in July 2018, director Jayan Moodley made an announcement regarding the making of a sequel to the film. The principal photography of the film began in September 2018 and the portions of the film were predominantly set in Kwa-Zulu Natal while few scenes were also shot in a market near Verulam.[10][11] The official trailer of the film was unveiled in December 2018.[12]
Reception
[edit]A critic from News24 wrote that "The sequel takes it up a notch, with even more South African Indian humour mixed in with drama and family politics. The writers also took a bold step by including amusing one-liners that may make you cringe if you’re watching this with your parents – dirty jokes are not discussed with Indian parents – but it’s all in the name of fun".[13]
Sequel
[edit]A sequel, Trippin' with the Kandasamys, was released on 4 June 2021.
References
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- ^ "Kandasamys: The Wedding continues to rake in cash". Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ "Ready yourself for Kandasamys part two". Highway Mail. 18 April 2019. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "Kandasamys: The Wedding to release in cinemas on Thursday | The Post". www.iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "'Kandasamys: The Wedding's a good mix of comedy, drama, suspense and tears | IOL Entertainment". www.iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "Kandasamys: The Wedding rakes in R5,7 million at box office | The Post". www.iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "The best African films of 2019 so far..." African Arguments. 22 August 2019. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "'Kandasamys: The Wedding' is here and it lives up to expectations | IOL Entertainment". www.iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "The cast of The Kandasamys: The Wedding meet adoring fans at Ballito Junction". North Coast Courier. 23 April 2019. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "The Kandasamys are having a wedding and you're invited". eNews Channel Africa. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ "Kandasamys: The Wedding, movie shoot at Verulam market | The Post". www.iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ Rall, Se-Anne. "WATCH: Kandasamys: The Wedding trailer released". IOL. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ Seeth, Avantika. "MOVIE REVIEW: The Kandasamys keep delivering". City Press.