Kandasamys: The Baby

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Kandasamys: The Baby
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Directed byJayan Moodley
Written by
Starring
CinematographyJustus de Jager
Edited byNicholas Costaras
Music by Chris Letcher
Production
company
Urban Vision Productions
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • 20 October 2023 (2023-10-20)
Running time
93 minutes
CountrySouth Africa
LanguageEnglish

Kandasamys: The Baby is a 2023 South African family drama film directed by Jayan Moodley, written by Jayan Moodley, Jailoshini Naidoo and Yugan Naidoo and starring Jailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker and Mariam Bassa. It is the fourth installment in the series, following Keeping Up with the Kandasamys (2017), Kandasamys: The Wedding (2019) and Trippin' with the Kandasamys (2021). [1]

Contents

The film was released internationally on 20 October 2023 by Netflix. [2]

Plot

The Kandasamys and the Naidoos come to Mauritius to see Jodi and Prishen's new baby Arya. Their respective mothers, Jennifer and Shanti, want to take care of their granddaughter although Jodi and Prishen want to take care of the baby by themselves. [3]

Cast

Production

The idea for a potential fourth film came during the making of Trippin' with the Kandasamys (2021). [4]

Release

The film premiered on October 19, 2023, in Dubai one day before the start of its worldwide streaming on Netflix. [5]

Reception

Kandasamys: The Baby was released to mixed reviews from critics. A critic from News24 wrote that "Kandasamys: The Baby unexpectedly tugs at heartstrings in between the laughs and pure chaos accreditation". [6] A critic from YoMzansi wrote that "With plenty of laughs, heartfelt tears, new characters, and relatable family dynamics, “Kandasamys: The Baby” is sure to bring joy to its viewers. It’s a heartwarming continuation of the beloved series that reminds us of the power of laughter and the enduring strength of family bonds". [7] A critic from The Envoy Web wrote that "Kandasamys: The Baby makes a regular comedy routine a hilarious laughter ride, thanks to strong writing and good performances. Viewers might see the conclusion from a long way, but it’s a ride worth enjoying". [8]

On the contrary, a critic from IOL wrote that "For most of the film, Kandasamys: The Baby gives you a sense that the best parts are still to come, until you reach the end and are left feeling like there should have been more, much, much more". [9]

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References

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  3. ↑ Maako, Keitumetse (20 October 2023). "'Had to dig deep': Mishqah Parthiephal says new Kandasamys film helped her deal with mommy blues" . News24 . Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  4. ↑ Parker, Bashiera (4 June 2021). "Trippin' with the Kandasamys | We chat to Jayan Moodley, Jailoshini Naidoo and Maeshni Naicker". News24 . Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "LOOK: Local stars come out to play at 'Kandasamys: The Baby' Durban premiere". IOL.
  6. ↑ Parker, Bashiera (21 October 2023). "REVIEW | Kandasamys: The Baby unexpectedly tugs at heartstrings in between the laughs and pure chaos" . News24 . Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
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