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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Raktha Kashmira<br />
| image = Raktha Kashmira.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[Rajendra Singh Babu]]<br />
| writer = <br />
| screenplay = Rajendra Singh Babu<br />
| story = Rajendra Singh Babu<br />
| producer = MDM Productions<br />
| starring = [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] <br />[[Ramya (actress)|Ramya]] <br /> [[Parvati Melton]]<br />
| narrator = <br />
| cinematography = Manohar Joshi<br />
| editing = Deepu S. Kumar<br />
| music = [[Gurukiran]]<br />
| studio = MDM Productions<br />
| distributor = Mars Suresh <br /> Vishala Karnataka<br />
| released = {{Film date|2026|01|30|df=y|ref1=}}<br />
| runtime = 133 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Kannada<br />
| budget = <br />
| gross = <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Raktha Kashmira''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Kannada language|Kannada]]-language [[adventure drama]] film written and directed by [[S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Dec/06/raktha-kashmira-has-no-connection-with-bhimoos-bang-bang-kids-rajendra-singh-babu|title='Raktha Kashmira' has no connection with 'Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids': Rajendra Singh Babu|work=The New Indian Express|date=6 December 2024}}</ref> Produced by MDM productions, the film was announced and launched in 2007 and underwent significant production delays, spanning over eighteen years and was in [[Development hell|development hell]] before the makers announced the release date in 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/upendra-and-ramya-acted-raktha-kashmir-movie-ready-for-release-after-eighteen-years-rvj-2219351.html|title=Upendra Movie: ರಕ್ತ ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರ ಕೊನೆಗೂ ರಿಲೀಸ್ಗೆ ರೆಡಿ; ಇದು ಉಪ್ಪಿ-ರಮ್ಯಾ 18 ವರ್ಷ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಸಿನಿಮಾ!|work=News18|date=2 November 2025|language=kn}}</ref> The film stars [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] and [[Ramya (actress)|Ramya]] in the lead roles. The music is composed by [[Gurukiran]] and cinematography is handled by Manohar Joshi. <br />
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The film's plot revolves around the aftermath impact of terror attacks on citizens in the [[Azad Jammu and Kashmir]] disputed areas <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jan/28/kannadanews2026jan27raktha-kashmira-was-always-meant-for-the-big-screen-says-rajendra-singh-babu|title=Raktha Kashmira was always meant for the big screen, says Rajendra Singh Babu|work=The New Indian Express|date=20 November 2025}}</ref> One of the film's highlight is reported to be a 18-minute song featuring leading stars of Kannada cinema including [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], [[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]], [[Ambareesh]], [[Shiva Rajkumar]], [[Ramesh Aravind]], [[Puneeth Rajkumar]], [[Jaggesh]], [[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]] and [[Aditya (Kannada actor)|Aditya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vishnuvardhan-ambareesh-puneeth-in-one-song-all-we-know-about-upendras-film-2858953-2026-01-28|title=Vishnuvardhan, Ambareesh, Puneeth in 18-minute song of Upendra's Raktha Kashmira?|work=India Today|date=28 January 2026}}</ref><br />
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The film was theatrically released on 30 January 2026 across Karnataka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://udayavani.com/sandalwood-news/rakta-kashmir-to-release-on-january-30th-real-star-upendra-ramya-pair-182603?lang=kn|title=ರಕ್ತ ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರ ಜ.30ಕ್ಕೆ ತೆರೆಗೆ- ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ-|work=Udayavani|date=27 January 2026}}</ref> <br />
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== Premise ==<br />
''Raktha Kashmira'' follows the story of a stunt trainer who runs a school for orphans. His peaceful life takes a dramatic turn when his students accidentally uncover terrorist bombing plans. The terrorists abduct the children and take them to Kashmir, forcing the protagonist into a high‑risk rescue mission. Alongside a strong emotional subplot involving his love interest, the story expands into a larger anti‑terror narrative inspired by alleged real‑world incidents in [[Azad Jammu and Kashmir]] and terror attacks in Indian cities such as Bengaluru, highlighting the impact of terrorism on ordinary citizens.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{Castlist|<br />
* [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] as Devendra and Bheema<br />
* [[Ramya (actress)|Ramya]] <br />
* [[Parvati Melton]]<br />
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] <br />
* [[Doddanna]] <br />
* [[Om Prakash Rao]]<br />
* [[Kuri Prathap]] <br />
* Anil<br />
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=== Special appearance in the song "Star Star" ===<br />
{{Cast listing|<br />
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]<br />
* [[Ambareesh]]<br />
* [[Puneeth Rajkumar]]<br />
* [[Shiva Rajkumar]]<br />
* [[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]]<br />
* [[Jaggesh]]<br />
* [[Aditya (actor)|Aditya]]<br />
* [[Ramesh Aravind]]<br />
* [[Srinath (Kannada actor)|Srinath]]<br />
* [[Jai Jagadish]]<br />
}}<br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
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| name = Raktha Kashmira<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| artist = [[Gurukiran]]<br />
| cover =<br />
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| released = 5 January 2026<br />
| recorded = 19 June 2007<br />
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| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]<br />
| length = <br />
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| producer = Gurukiran<br />
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The film’s soundtrack is composed by [[Gurukiran]], with [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]] writing the lyrics. The music rights are associated with Vedasya Music, which has released the trailer.<br />
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{{Track listing<br />
| headline = Track listing<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = Kashmira<br />
| length1 = 4:39<br />
| lyrics1 = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]<br />
| extra1 = [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]], [[K. S. Chithra]]<br />
| title2 = Bang Bang India<br />
| length2 = 1:23<br />
| lyrics2 = Kaviraj<br />
| extra2 = [[Mame Khan]]<br />
| title3 = Star Star<br />
| length3 = 18:02<br />
| lyrics3 = Kaviraj<br />
| extra3 = [[Udit Narayan]], [[Vishal Dadlani]] <br />
| title4 = Buguri<br />
| length4 = 4:02<br />
| lyrics4 = Kaviraj<br />
| extra4 = [[Parakkal Unnikrishnan]]<br />
| total_length = 28:02<br />
}}<br />
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== Release ==<br />
''Raktha Kashmira'' was theatrically released across Karnataka on 30 January 2026, after repeated delays spanning nearly two decades. Distribution is handled by Mars Suresh and Vishala Karnataka, who have earlier collaborated with director Rajendra Singh Babu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/raktha-kashmira-a-child-centric-patriotic-film-from-a-throwback-era/movie-review/127833202.cms|title=Raktha Kashmira Movie Review: A Child-Centric Patriotic Film from a Throwback Era|website=The Times of India}}</ref><br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|tt39165336}}<br />
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[[Category:Films directed by Rajendra Singh Babu]]<br />
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[[Category:Fictional portrayals of the Jammu Kashmir Police]]<br />
[[Category:Films about Islamic terrorism in India]]<br />
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