Kandasamys: The Baby

About Kandasamys: The Baby

"Kandasamys: The Baby" is the fourth installment in the highly entertaining South African romantic comedy-drama franchise, the Kandasamys. In this movie, set in 2023, the Kandasamy family is embarking on another truly exciting yet hilarious journey when the arrival of their grandchild, stirs up a comic storm in Mauritius. The film maintains its TV-MA rating, ensuring its mature humor appeals to the adult audience.

Making / Production

The film has been produced by the award-winning director, Jayan Moodley of "Keeping up with the Kandasamys" fame. With its beautiful blend of South African and Indian culture, it showcases the comic flair and intense drama ensuing with the birth of the grandchild amongst a big, boisterous family clan. Filming took place in Mauritius, taking full advantage of the island's stunning scenic backdrop.

Actors

• Jailoshini Naidoo (Jennifer Kandasamy) - Naidoo managed to take the character of Jennifer to another level, presenting an overbearing yet loving grandmother-to-be.
• Mishqah Parthiephal (Jodi Kandasamy) - Playing the role of the new mother-to-be, Parthiephal successfully portrays a range of emotions, from anxiety to joy.
• Madushan Singh (Pravesh) - Singh excellently portrays Pravesh, the soon-to-be father who tries to keep peace among the warring in-laws.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• This is the fourth installment in the Kandasamys franchise and the first to be filmed abroad.
• The film beautifully showcases the culture of Mauritius, along with the Indo-South African culture.
• The film focusses on the aspect of grandparenting, an interesting shift from the earlier films.

Quotes

• "Now tell me, how hard it can be to become a grandmother?" - Jennifer Kandasamy
• "I'm not losing my baby, just gaining a grandchild." - Jodi Kandasamy
• "If this is the peace before the baby, I can't imagine the storm afterwards!" - Pravesh

Music, Soundtrack

• The lively and catchy track "Baby on Board" pays homage to the film's plot.
• "Mauritius Melodies" by the local artists bring the spirit of Mauritius alive.
• "Grandparent Galatta", is a humorous yet endearing song about becoming first-time grandparents.