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Keeping Up with the Kandasamys
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Keeping Up with the Kandasamys

2017-03-03 · 95 min · ★ 8.5

Comedy

Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved - try despite their best efforts - to keep them apart with hilarious results.

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Directors
Jayan Moodley
Production companies
Helena Spring Films, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Ladies & Gentlemen Films, The KwaZulu Natal Film Commission, Durban Film Office, Junaid Ahmed Productions, African Lotus, M-Net
Countries
South Africa
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,233,315

Top Cast

Jailoshini NaidooJailoshini NaidooJennifer Kandasamy
Maeshni NaickerMaeshni NaickerShanti Naidoo
Mishqah ParthiephalMishqah ParthiephalJodi Kandasamy
Madhushan SinghMadhushan SinghPrishen Naidoo
Mariam BassaMariam BassaAya Kandasamy
Rajesh GopieRajesh GopiePreggie Naidoo
Koobeshen NaidooKoobeshen NaidooElvis Kandasamy
Vashir KemrajDesan Naidoo
Neil GovenderNeil GovenderMarlin
Rory BoothRory BoothAsheel / (voice)
Alisha AuthbehariDevani
Samantha GovenderSamantha GovenderVassie
Melanie KistenMelanie KistenMala
Sanam SitaramSanam SitaramBerenice
Junaid AhmedJunaid AhmedStall Owner
Ruben NaidooBangladesh Uncle
Bivash MahabeerRoad Boy
Pauline DalaisLady 1
Kogie NaidooMC
Mishka GoundenMeryl

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