Kabaddi () is a series of comedy drama films directed by Ram Babu Gurung and is one of the biggest franchises of Nepali Cinema. The first film in the series, Kabaddi was released in 2014. The latest film, Kabaddi 4: The Final Match was released in 2022. Total of four films have been produced in the franchise as of 2025.
The franchise is one of the most successful and popular film series in Nepali cinema, known for its unique blend of romantic comedy-drama and authentic portrayal of life, primarily set in the beautiful region of Mustang. The story is essentially connected to the Thakali community and its culture.
Films The franchise was launched with the release of the first film, Kabaddi (2014), which was both written and directed by Ram Babu Gurung. It received overwhelming positive response from the audience to become an all time blockbuster and a landmark film in modern Nepali filmmaking. The central and recurring plot revolves around the relentless, often comedic, attempts of the main character, Kaji (played by Dayahang Rai), an uneducated but earnest young man from a village, to marry the women he loves, with each sequel continuing the saga of his pursuits and failed attempts.
The films have consistently featured a strong ensemble cast, including Dayahang Rai, Bijay Baral, Buddhi Tamang, and Saugat Malla, and have been praised for their authentic setting, relatable humor, and cultural depth. The latest installment, Kabaddi 4: The Final Match (2022), was marketed as the final film in Kaji's arc. Directed by Ram Babu Gurung and co-written with Upendra Subba, it broke several box office records, becoming the highest grossing Nepali film in Nepal at the time of its release. Its immense commercial and critical success firmly cemented the Kabaddi franchise as a monumental figure in Nepali film history.
These are the films that have been released in this franchise. +List of Kabaddi Franchise FilmsFilmRelease dateDirector(s)Writer(s)Ref(s)Kabaddi 25 April 2014Ram Babu Gurung Ram Babu GurungKabaddi Kabaddi 27 November 2015Ram Babu Gurung Upendra SubbaKabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi 20 September 2019Kabaddi 4: The Final Match 27 May 2022
Cast This table below lists the main characters who appeared in the Kabaddi Franchise. Actors Films Kabaddi (2014) Kabaddi Kabaddi (2015) Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi (2019) Kabaddi 4: The Final Match (2022)Dayahang RaiKaji Bijay BaralB.K. Buddhi TamangChhantyal Rishma GurungMaiya Maiya Saugat MallaBam Kaji Bam Kaji Puskar GurungMukhiyaKarma ShakyaMyaki Miruna MagarMiss Shanti Upasana Singh ThakuriKasi Nischal Basnet Bibek Bibek
Producers The table below lists the producers who were part of the production team, including producers, co-producers, and executive producers. Producer Films Kabaddi (2014) Kabaddi Kabaddi (2015) Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi (2019) Kabaddi 4: The Final Match (2022)Nischal BasnetProducerExecutiveSunil Chand RauniyarProducerOm Chand RauniyarExecutiveCo-ProducerProducerMani Ram PokhrelProducerArjun KarkiExecutiveCo-ProducerProducerExecutiveRaunak Bikram KandelProducerRuden Sada LepchaCo-ProducerBishal GurungProducerSushma GurungProducerMadhu MijarProducer
Box office performance Film Release date Budget Nepal Box OfficeVerdict Kabaddi 25 April 2014 All Time Blockbuster Kabaddi Kabaddi 27 November 2015 All Time BlockBuster Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi 20 September 2019 Hit Kabaddi 4: The Final Match 27 May 2022 All Time BlockbusterTotal
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