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{{Short description|2026 Indian Kannda film by Ravi Saranga}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Rakkasapuradhol
| image = Rakkasapuradhol.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Ravi Saranga
| story =
| producer = K. Ravi Varma
| writer = Ravi Saranga
| screenplay =
| starring = {{plain list|
* [[Raj B. Shetty]]
* [[Swathishta]]
* [[Archana Kottige]]
}}
| music = [[Arjun Janya]]
| cinematography = William David
| editing = KM Prakash
| studio = KN Entertainments
| distributor = [[KVN Productions]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|2|6}}
| runtime = 127 minutes
| language = Kannada
| country = India
| budget =
| gross = ₹15.23 crore
}}
'''''Rakkasapuradhol''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Psychological fiction|psychological]] [[Crime film|crime]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] film written and directed by Ravi Saranga.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kodur |first=Swaroop |date=2026-02-06 |title=Rakkasapuradhol review: Raj B Shetty-led mystery is an adequate watch, despite pitfalls |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/rakkasapuradhol-review-raj-b-shetty-led-mystery-is-an-adequate-watch-despite-pitfalls |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> It stars [[Raj B. Shetty]], [[Swathishta]] and [[Archana Kottige]].<ref>{{Cite web |title='Rakkasapuradhol' Trailer: Raj B Shetty Is A Maverick Cop In This Murder Mystery |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/rakkasapuradhol-trailer-raj-b-shetty-is-a-maverick-cop-who-solves-a-murder-mystery |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref>

The film was released on 6 February 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2025-12-29 |title=Rakkasapuradhol gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Dec/29/rakkasapuradhol-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
{{No plot|date=March 2026}}

== Cast ==
* [[Raj B. Shetty]] as [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Shiva
* [[Swathishta]] as Roopa
* [[Archana Kottige]] as Parvathi
* Anirudh Bhat in a dual role as Aadhi and Aruna
* [[B. Suresha]] as Siddayya, the temple priest
* [[Gopalkrishna Deshpande]] as a teacher
* Gowrav Shetty
* Siddanna
* Jahangir
* Nisha
* Tarun

== Music ==
The background score and songs were composed by [[Arjun Janya]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2026-01-12 |title='Neena Neena' offers a window into the world of Rakkasapuradol |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jan/12/kannadanews2026jan11neena-neena-offers-a-window-into-the-world-of-rakkasapuradol |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| total_length =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Neena Neena
| extra1 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| length1 = 4:24
| lyrics1 = Manjunath BS
| title2 = Siddayya Swamy Banni
| extra2 = [[Prem (director)|Prem]]
| title3 = Title Track
| length3 = 2:03
| lyrics3 = Kranthi Kumar
| extra3 = Nishan Rai
| title4 = Amavase Raatri
| length4 = 3:16
| lyrics4 = Bharath Lingesh
| extra4 = Kushala
| title5 = Villain Theme
| length5 = 1:08
| lyrics5 = Devraj Sulok
| extra5 = [[Aniruddha Sastry]]
| length2 = 3:51
| lyrics2 = Kranthi Kumar
}}

==Release and reception==
''Rakkasapuradhol'' was released on 6 February 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hegde |first=Roopa |date=3 February 2026 |title=ರಿಲೀಸ್‌ ಗೂ ಮೊದ್ಲೇ ರಕ್ಕಸಪುರದೋಳ್ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ನೋಡುವ ಅವಕಾಶ, ಎಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯಲಿದೆ ಪ್ರೀಮಿಯರ್ |url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/sandalwood/rakkasapuradhol-movie-premiere-to-be-held-in-mysore/articleshow-e0vw4by |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Asianet Suvarna News |language=kn}}</ref>

''[[India Today]]''<nowiki/>'s Sanjay Ponnappa rated it 4 .5 out of 5 quoting the film's writing.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ponnappa |first=Sanjay |date=2026-02-06 |title=Rakkasapuradol review: Strong writing lifts Raj B Shetty-led murder mystery |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/raj-b-shetty-rakkasapuradol-review-kannada-murder-mystery-smart-writing-suspense-2863864-2026-02-06 |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>A Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' rated the film 3.5/5 and stated, "More than its mystery, ''Rakkasapuradhol'' remains effective because of its human core".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2026-02-08 |title=Rakkasapuradhol Movie Review: Gripping suspense thriller elevated by haunting performances |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Feb/08/kannadareview2026feb06rakkasapuradhol-movie-review-gripping-suspense-thriller-elevated-by-haunting-performances |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Calling Raj B. Shetty's performance as the "film's backbone", Yemen S of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated it 3 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rakkasapuradhol Movie Review: when fear, faith and a troubled mind collide in a quiet village |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/regional/kannada/when-fear-faith-and-a-troubled-mind-collide-in-a-quiet-village/movie-review/127984319.cms |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

Vivek M. V. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated that, "''Rakkasapuradhol'' is a thriller that punches above its weight. More importantly, it gets the job done after a shaky start".<ref>{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2026-02-08 |title=‘Rakkasapuradhol’ movie review: This Raj B Shetty-starrer gets the job done after a shaky start |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rakkasapuradhol-movie-review-this-raj-b-shetty-starrer-gets-the-job-done-after-a-shaky-start/article70606938.ece |access-date=2026-03-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Sruthi Ganapathy Raman of [[The Hollywood Reporter|''The Hollywood Reporter India'']] felt that the film is "uneven in parts".<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘Rakkasapuradhol’ Movie Review: Raj Shetty Holds His Ground In This Meandering Thriller |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/rakkasapuradhol-review-raj-shetty-holds-his-ground-in-this-meandering-thriller |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref> Nikhil Waiker of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' rated it 2 out of 5 and criticised the film editing, background music and writing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘Rakkasapuradhol’ Movie Review: Loud Horror With Little Substance |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/rakkasapuradhol-movie-review-another-loud-and-empty-horror-flick-3889541 |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|33240865|Rakkasapuradhol}}

[[Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:2026 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2026 Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]
[[Category:Kannada-language crime thriller films]]
[[Category:2026 crime thriller films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Arjun Janya]]
[[Category:Films set in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Films shot in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Fictional portrayals of the Karnataka Police]]

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