''Kabaddi Kabaddi'' ( ne, कबड्‍डी कबड्‍डी) is a 2015 Nepali

romantic comedy Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a subgenre of comedy and slice of life fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles. In a typica ...

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directed by

Ram Babu Gurung Ram Babu Gurung ( ne, राम बाबु गुरुङ ) is a Nepalese writer and director known for his work in Nepali cinema. His debut as a director was critically acclaimed 2013 film ''Kabaddi Kabaddi is a contact team sport. P ...

. The film stars

Dayahang Rai Dayahang Rai ( ne, दयाहाङ् राई) is a Nepali actor, director, and playwright. Dayahang is known for his uniqueness in Nepali cinema. He is one of the most popular and acclaimed actors of Nepal. He has starred in over 40 films ...

Saugat Malla Saugat Malla ( Nepali: सौगत मल्ल) is a Nepalese film actor and producer. He began acting professionally in 2008 and became known for his leading role as Haku Kale in '' Loot'' (2012). Other work includes ''Mukhauta'' (2014), Sa ...

and

Rishma Gurung Rishma Gurung ( ne, रिस्मा गुरुङ) is a Nepalese actress and model who debuted in the film ''Kabaddi Kabaddi is a contact team sport. Played between two teams of seven players, the objective of the game is for a single ...

. It is a sequel of the 2014 film ''

Kabaddi Kabaddi is a contact team sport. Played between two teams of seven players, the objective of the game is for a single player on offence, referred to as a "raider", to run into the opposing team's half of the court, touch out as many of their ...

''. It was one of the highest-grossing films in Nepal at the time of its release. It was followed by a sequel named ''

Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi ''Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi'' is a 2019 Nepali romantic comedy film, directed by Ram Babu Gurung. The film is produced by Mani Ram Pokharel, Arjun Karki, and Om Chand Rauniyar under the banner of Cinema Arts. The film stars Dayahang Rai, Upasana ...

'' which was also a blockbuster at the box office. The final sequel, '' Kabaddi 4: The Final Match,'' was released on 27 May 2022.

Background

''Kabaddi Kabaddi'' is produced by Cinema Art Pvt. Ltd and presented by Black Horse Pictures. The film is a Nepali social drama and romantic comedy. It features

, Bijay Baral, Buddhi Tamang, Maotse Gurung,

Upendra Subba Upendra Bahadur Angdembe who is known as Upendra Subba ( ne, उपेन्द्र सुब्बा) is a Nepali poet, lyricist, writer, and film director. He is one of the initiators of the movement called '' Srijanshil Arajakta'' (Creative ...

, Shisheer Bangdel, Pushkar Gurung, Kabita Ale, Birmaya Gurung, Aruna Karki Pokhrel, Pashupati Rai, Junu Bista, Mani Ram Pokhrel and Kamal Mani Nepal. The film is directed by

and the producers are Raunak Bikram Kandel and Om Chand Rauniyar. It's written by

himself and Upendra Subba and the cinematography is done by Shailendra D. Karki. The film's music is composed by Kali Prasad Baskota with art direction by Suresh Karki and Hom BC and editing by Nimesh Shrestha.

Plot

Kabaddi gave a story of the unrequited love of Kaji (Dayahang Rai) for his soulmate Maiya last year. As it was a good film with ample humour, the thoroughly entertaining film got all the love from the audience. One year has passed in Naurikot, Mustang and Kaji are back with Kabaddi Kabaddi. His love for Maiya has not changed, but Maiya is no different. She doesn't reciprocate her feeling. She has a new admirer, Kaji's rival—Bum Kaji. Both the Kajis compete with each other to win Maiya. The nearly two-hour-long entertaining journey unveils the winner.THE HIMALAYAN TIMES (2015)
''Laugh riot in Kabaddi Kabaddi''
The Himalayan Times. N.P., 2015. Web. 28 Nov. 2015. Kabaddi Kabaddi is the continued story of Kabaddi's Kaji and Maiya. Retelling the same unrequited love story and romance of the two could have been dull but Rambabu Gurung has written the story brilliantly and articulately, and with intrigue and has directed with the same passion. As such the story has evolved along with the characters. The screenplay by director Rambabu Gurung and Upendra Subba is also noteworthy. The character of Bum Kaji, politics and sub-plots of Kaji's two friends with tidbits of music and action has been mixed into the love story. Also, the message of how politics works and how a husband and wife should be is nuanced. However, there are a few things that don't add up. Maiya is the same and hasn't matured despite going through a lot in the first film. Bibek's character (Nischal Basnet) again makes an appearance as Bum Kaji's friend but their relationship hasn't been explored to rest the curiosity of the audience. Perhaps, there is room for another Kabaddi film. Kabaddi Kabaddi poster ''Maiya'' has less screen presence but has done fine as a chirpy village girl. Meanwhile, Bijay Baral and Buddhi Tamang, who play Kaji's friends, have complimented the film. Malla as Bum Kaji is the icing on the cake. The brilliant actor has pulled off his quirky character of a musician who is also a lover boy. He has shown great comic timing. Nonetheless, the film's USP is humour—right from the first scene where one of Kaji's friends is writing a love letter for Kaji with blood (of chicken!) to Maiya while another friend roasts the same chicken with the beautiful backdrop of mountains till the end of the film. Humour is not just limited to dialogues and activities but expressions and demeanour. The take on humour is very natural and has the touch of everyday life which makes the scenes more relevant.

Cast

as Kaji *

as Bam Kaji *

as Maiya *Bijay Baral as Bir Kaji/B.K. * Buddhi Tamang as Chhantyal *Maotse Gurung as Bom's Father *

as Jharki *Sishir Bangdel as Kaji's Father *Pushkar Gurung *Kabita Ale as Kaji's Mother *Birmaya Gurung *Aruna Karki Pokhrel as Maiya's Mother *Pashupati Rai *Junu Bista as Bijay's Girlfriend *Mani Ram Pokhrel *Kamal Mani Nepal *

Samten Bhutia Samten Bhutia is an Indian film director and writer from Sikkim Sikkim (; ) is a state in Northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Province No. 1 of Nepal in the w ...

Priyanka Karki Priyanka Karki DS Joshi (née Karki) is a Nepalese film actress, model, director and the winner of the Miss Teen Nepal 2005 pageant. Early Life Karki was born in 1987 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Her parents are economist Bhupendra Karki and flig ...

Songs

Awards

References

External links

Kabaddi Kabaddi Box Office Collection - ''Opening Day''

Kabaddi Kabaddi ''Different cities in Nepal''
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