Character Relationship Map: Kabaddi

Characters

• Kaji (played by Dayahang Rai) — protagonist

  A persistent young villager whose romantic pursuits, political ambitions, and eventual personal growth drive the series.

• Bir Kaji Bishwakarma (played by Bijay Baral) — supporting

  A supporting character in the first film; the supplied plot summary does not specify individual actions.

• Bam Kaji (played by Saugat Malla) — antagonist

  Kaji's cousin and romantic rival, whose deceptive pursuit of Maiya and later coercive actions against Shanti create major conflicts.

• Ambir Thakuri (played by Shishir Bangdel) — supporting

  A figure connected to Maiya's family and Bibek's desire for revenge in the first film.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Kaji → Bam Kaji (conflict)

  The cousins become rivals over romantic pursuits, and their rivalry repeatedly creates conflict.

• Bir Kaji Bishwakarma → Ambir Thakuri (Conflict Indirect Antagonist) — Ambir's hidden agenda indirectly threatens Kaji's mission.

Story Analysis

A persistent village suitor follows Maiya from Mustang to Kathmandu, but rescuing her does not guarantee that she will return his love.

Plot Progression

1. A Relentless Village Suitor — Kaji dreams of marrying Maiya, but her irritation and rejection repeatedly frustrate him. With support from B.K and Chhantyal, he chooses an illegal capture-marriage strategy.
2. An Unexpected Escape — Maiya wants to find her long-gone father and continue studying in Kathmandu. She leaves the village with Bibek, leaving Kaji distressed and determined to follow her.
3. Trapped In Kathmandu — Kaji travels to Kathmandu and becomes entangled in a city conspiracy. Bibek's broken past and revenge motive reveal that Maiya's disappearance is connected to a larger conflict.
4. The Search And Return — Kaji continues his pursuit through the conspiracy and eventually finds Maiya. He succeeds in bringing her safely back to the village.
5. Hope Outside School — Maiya's return does not make the romance progress. She continues attending high school while Kaji waits outside with a bouquet and preserves his hope.