Kabaddi Kabaddi () is a 2015 Nepali romantic comedy film directed by Ram Babu Gurung. The film stars Dayahang Rai, Saugat Malla and Rishma Gurung. It is a sequel to the 2014 film Kabaddi. 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. 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 Dayahang Rai, Saugat Malla, Rishma Gurung, Bijay Baral, Buddhi Tamang, Maotse Gurung, Upendra Subba, 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 Ram Babu Gurung and the producers are Raunak Bikram Kandel and Om Chand Rauniyar. It's written by Ram Babu Gurung 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
The original Kabaddi was a story of the unrequited love of Kaji (Dayahang Rai) for his soulmate Maiya. Kabaddi Kabaddi is a continuation of this story, with subplots involving a rival love interest, Bum-Kaji, and the actions of two of Kaji's friends, Bijay Baral and Buddhi Tamang.
Cast
Dayahang Rai as Kaji
Saugat Malla as Bam Kaji
Rishma Gurung as Maiya
Bijay Baral as Bir Kaji/B.K. Buddhi Tamang as Chhantyal Maotse Gurung as Bom's Father Upendra Subba as Jhakri 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 Nischal Basnet (cameo) Priyanka Karki (cameo) Srijana Subba (special appearance at end)