Trippin' with the Kandasamys

Trippin' with the Kandasamys is a 2021 South African film directed by Jayan Moodley, written by Rory Booth and Jayan Moodley and starring Mariam Bassa, Maeshni Naicker and Jailoshini Naidoo. It's the third installment in the series, following Keeping Up with the Kandasamys and Kandasamys: The Wedding.[1][2]

Trippin' with the Kandasamys
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Directed byJayan Moodley
Written by
  • Rory Booth
  • Jayan Moodley
Starring
  • Mariam Bassa
  • Maeshni Naicker
  • Jailoshini Naidoo
Production
company
African Lotus Production Studios
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 4 June 2021 (2021-06-04)
Running time
93 minutes
CountrySouth Africa
LanguageEnglish

Cast
  • Mariam Bassa as Aaya Kandasamy
  • Maeshni Naicker as Shanti Naidoo
  • Jailoshini Naidoo as Jennifer Kandasamy
  • Koobeshan Naidoo as Elvis Kandasamy
  • Yugan Naidoo as Preggie Naidoo
  • Mishqah Parthiephal as Jodie Kandasamy Naidoo
  • Madhushan Singh as Prishen Naidoo
  • Uraysha Ramrachia as Baby Naidoo
  • Rushil Juglall as Arsevan
  • Tesarnia Oree as Poobasha

Release

The film was released internationally on 4 June 2021 by Netflix.

Reception

Trippin with the Kandasamys was released to positive reviews from critics, with Mariam Bassa's and Jailoshini Naidoo's performances receiving praise. The New York Post film review website Decider stated that "the jokes are fun, especially the ones delivered by Bassa", and praised the performances of Jailoshini Naidoo and Maeshni Naicker as "winning and funny in their roles at the helm of the film".[3] Hollywood Insider praised the film's cinematography and the chemistry of the lead cast, but felt the film dragged in some moments.[4] News24 rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and praised the "incredible comedic duo" of Naidoo and Naicker and Bass's "gambling grandmother's unexpected wit and wisdom".[5]

References
  1. "Trippin' with the Kandasamys 2021 Movie review". Brights Hub. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  2. "Trippin' With the Kandasamys review – a light comedy on faltering marriages". Ready Steady Cut. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  3. "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Trippin' with the Kandasamys' on Netflix, Where A Couples Retreat Unexpectedly Turns Into A Family Reunion". 7 June 2021.
  4. "'Trippin with the Kandasamys' Fantastic or Forgettable? - Hollywood Insider". 11 June 2021.
  5. Parker (@bparks_), Bashiera. "Trippin' With the Kandasamys". Channel.
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