South African audiences have laughed with Kenneth Nkosi for years, but this September, they will meet him in one of his warmest and most endearing roles yet. In Timmy The Kid, opening in cinemas nationwide on 25 September 2026, Nkosi stars as Timmy, a middle-aged farmer whose deeply personal journey takes him from the comfort of rural life into the fast pace and unpredictable energy of Johannesburg. What begins as a straightforward mission quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure packed with humour, heart, and unexpected friendship.
As one of Mzansi’s most recognizable screen talents, Nkosi brings his signature charm to a character who is funny, sincere, overwhelmed, and completely impossible not to love.
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Director Gray Hofmeyr says Nkosi’s performance gives the local feature its emotional core. “Kenneth has a rare ability to make audiences laugh while also making them care deeply about the person on screen. Timmy needed that balance. He is funny because he is real, and Kenneth brings such warmth and humanity to him.”
Co-director and writer Jonathan ‘Ziggy’ Hofmeyr echoed these sentiments, noting that Timmy is a character South African families will recognize instantly.
“Every family has a Timmy, someone who means well, gets into trouble without trying, and somehow becomes the person everyone roots for. Kenneth understood that from the start. He gave Timmy heart.”
An all-star Mzansi ensemble
The local comedy boasts a heavy-hitting cast, starring screen icon Lillian Dube alongside comedy powerhouse Celeste Ntuli and popular actor Sandile Mahlangu. The ensemble bridges generational gaps, combining veteran screen legends with contemporary fan favourites to deliver a big-screen experience tailored for the whole family.
For producer Nyikiwe Mathye of Mirror Effect Media, casting Nkosi was vital to both the emotional resonance and commercial success of the film.
“Kenneth carries the kind of trust that audiences feel immediately. Families know him, love him and believe him. With Timmy, he gives us a character who is both hilarious and deeply human.”
A Heritage Day cinema outing
Releasing over Heritage Day and heading straight into the September school holidays, Timmy The Kid is positioned as a joyful family outing and a vibrant celebration of local storytelling. The film made its debut at the Joburg Film Festival, earning enthusiastic responses for its broad appeal and heartwarming narrative.
At its core, the film asks a simple question: what happens when someone leaves everything they know, only to discover that home can be found in the people who welcome them? For Nkosi, playing Timmy is a reminder that courage often looks ordinary. Sometimes, it is simply about taking that first step into a world you don’t yet understand.
