Kandasamys: The Wedding

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. 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]

Kandasamys: The Wedding
Directed byJayan Moodley
Screenplay by
  • Rory Booth
  • Jayan Moodley
Starring
CinematographyJustus de Jager
Music byChris Letcher
Release date
  • 18 April 2019 (2019-04-18)
Running time
127 minutes
LanguageEnglish
Box officeR18.9 million[1][2]

Cast
  • Jailoshini Naidoo as Jennifer Kandasamy
  • Maeshni Naicker as Shanthi Naidoo
  • Madhushan Singh as Prishen
  • Mishqah Parthiephal as Jodi
  • Yugan Naidoo as Preggie Naidoo
  • Koobeshen Naidoo as Elvis Kandasamy
  • Mariam Bassa as Kaunam 'Aaya' Kandasamy
  • Rushil Juglall as Arsevan
  • Tesarnia Oree as Poobasha

Synopsis

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]

Production

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]

Sequel

A sequel, Trippin' with the Kandasamys, was released on 4 June 2021.

References
  1. "Kandasamys sequel scores at South Africa box office". iol.co.za. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  2. "Kandasamys: The Wedding continues to rake in cash". Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  3. "Ready yourself for Kandasamys part two". Highway Mail. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  4. "Kandasamys: The Wedding to release in cinemas on Thursday | The Post". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  5. "'Kandasamys: The Wedding's a good mix of comedy, drama, suspense and tears | IOL Entertainment". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  6. "Kandasamys: The Wedding rakes in R5,7 million at box office | The Post". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  7. "The best African films of 2019 so far..." African Arguments. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  8. "'Kandasamys: The Wedding' is here and it lives up to expectations | IOL Entertainment". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  9. "The cast of The Kandasamys: The Wedding meet adoring fans at Ballito Junction". North Coast Courier. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  10. "The Kandasamys are having a wedding and you're invited". eNews Channel Africa. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  11. "Kandasamys: The Wedding, movie shoot at Verulam market | The Post". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  12. Rall, Se-Anne. "WATCH: Kandasamys: The Wedding trailer released". IOL. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
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