Trippin' with the Kandasamys
{{short description|2021 film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Use South African English|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Trippin' with the Kandasamys
| image = Trippin' with the Kandasamys poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = Jayan Moodley
| producer =
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Rory Booth
- Jayan Moodley
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Jailoshini Naidoo
- Maeshni Naicker
- Mariam Bassa
}}
| music = Chris Letcher
| cinematography =
| editing = Nicholas Costaras
| production_companies = Urban Vision Productions
| distributor = Netflix
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2021|6|4}}
| runtime = 93 minutes
| country = South Africa
| language = English
}}
Trippin' with the Kandasamys is a 2021 South African film directed by Jayan Moodley, written by Rory Booth and Jayan Moodley and starring Jailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker and Mariam Bassa. It's the third installment in the series, following Keeping Up with the Kandasamys and Kandasamys: The Wedding.{{cite web|url=https://brightshub.com/trippin-with-the-kandasamys-2021-movie-review/|title=Trippin' with the Kandasamys 2021 Movie review|website=Brights Hub|date=4 June 2021|accessdate=4 June 2021|archive-date=4 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604083839/https://brightshub.com/trippin-with-the-kandasamys-2021-movie-review/|url-status=usurped}}{{cite web|url=https://readysteadycut.com/2021/06/04/review-trippin-with-the-kandasamys-netflix-film/|title=Trippin' With the Kandasamys review – a light comedy on faltering marriages|website=Ready Steady Cut|date=4 June 2021|accessdate=5 June 2021|archive-date=4 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604234330/https://readysteadycut.com/2021/06/04/review-trippin-with-the-kandasamys-netflix-film/|url-status=live}}
Cast
{{Cast listing|
- Jailoshini Naidoo as Jennifer Kandasamy
- Maeshni Naicker as Shanti Naidoo
- Mariam Bassa as Aya Kandasamy
- Koobeshan Naidoo as Elvis Kandasamy
- Yugan Naidoo as Preggie Naidoo
- Mishqah Parthiephal as Jodi 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.{{fact|date=November 2022}}
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".{{Cite web|url=https://decider.com/2021/06/07/trippin-with-the-kandasamys-netflix-review-stream-it-or-skip-it/|title=Stream It Or Skip It: 'Trippin' with the Kandasamys' on Netflix, Where A Couples Retreat Unexpectedly Turns Into A Family Reunion|date=7 June 2021|access-date=13 June 2021|archive-date=13 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613200420/https://decider.com/2021/06/07/trippin-with-the-kandasamys-netflix-review-stream-it-or-skip-it/|url-status=live}} Hollywood Insider praised the film's cinematography and the chemistry of the lead cast, but felt the film dragged in some moments.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodinsider.com/trippin-with-the-kandasamys-review/|title='Trippin with the Kandasamys' Fantastic or Forgettable? - Hollywood Insider|date=11 June 2021|access-date=13 June 2021|archive-date=15 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615022014/https://www.hollywoodinsider.com/trippin-with-the-kandasamys-review/|url-status=live}} 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".{{Cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/channel/movies/reviews/trippin-with-the-kandasamys-20210603-2|title=Trippin' With the Kandasamys|first=Bashiera|last=Parker (@bparks_)|website=Channel|access-date=13 June 2021|archive-date=13 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613200417/https://www.news24.com/channel/movies/reviews/trippin-with-the-kandasamys-20210603-2|url-status=live}}
Sequel
The film had a sequel Kandasamys: The Baby, which was released in 2023.
References
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External links
- {{Netflix title}}
- {{IMDb title|14611368}}
Category:Netflix original films
Category:South African Indian films
Category:English-language South African films
Category:2020s English-language films
Category:Films scored by Chris Letcher
Category:2021 romantic comedy films