| Raktha Kashmira | |
|---|---|
| File:Raktha Kashmira.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Produced by | MDM Productions |
| Screenplay by | Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Story by | Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Starring | Upendra Ramya Parvati Melton |
| Music by | Gurukiran |
| Cinematography | Manohar Joshi |
| Edited by | Deepu S. Kumar |
Production company | MDM Productions |
| Distributed by | Mars Suresh Vishala Karnataka |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Raktha Kashmira is a 2026 Indian Kannada-language adventure drama film written and directed by S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu.[1] 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 before the makers announced the release date in 2025.[2] The film stars Upendra and Ramya in the lead roles. The music is composed by Gurukiran and cinematography is handled by Manohar Joshi.
The film's plot revolves around the aftermath impact of terror attacks on citizens in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir disputed areas [3] One of the film's highlight is reported to be a 18-minute song featuring leading stars of Kannada cinema including Vishnuvardhan, Srinath, Ambareesh, Shiva Rajkumar, Ramesh Aravind, Puneeth Rajkumar, Jaggesh, Darshan and Aditya.[4]
The film was theatrically released on 30 January 2026 across Karnataka.[5]
Premise[edit | edit source]
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.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Upendra as Devendra and Bheema
- Ramya
- Parvati Melton
- Mukesh Rishi
- Doddanna
- Om Prakash Rao
- Kuri Prathap
- Anil
Special appearance in the song "Star Star"[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Raktha Kashmira | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 5 January 2026 |
| Recorded | 19 June 2007 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Kannada |
| Producer | Gurukiran |
The film’s soundtrack is composed by Gurukiran, with Kaviraj writing the lyrics. The music rights are associated with Vedasya Music, which has released the trailer.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kashmira" | Kaviraj | Srinivas, K. S. Chithra | 4:39 |
| 2. | "Bang Bang India" | Kaviraj | Mame Khan | 1:23 |
| 3. | "Star Star" | Kaviraj | Udit Narayan, Vishal Dadlani | 18:02 |
| 4. | "Buguri" | Kaviraj | Parakkal Unnikrishnan | 4:02 |
| Total length: | 28:02 | |||
Release[edit | edit source]
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.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "'Raktha Kashmira' has no connection with 'Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids': Rajendra Singh Babu". The New Indian Express. 6 December 2024.
- ↑ "Upendra Movie: ರಕ್ತ ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರ ಕೊನೆಗೂ ರಿಲೀಸ್ಗೆ ರೆಡಿ; ಇದು ಉಪ್ಪಿ-ರಮ್ಯಾ 18 ವರ್ಷ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಸಿನಿಮಾ!". News18 (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "Raktha Kashmira was always meant for the big screen, says Rajendra Singh Babu". The New Indian Express. 20 November 2025.
- ↑ "Vishnuvardhan, Ambareesh, Puneeth in 18-minute song of Upendra's Raktha Kashmira?". India Today. 28 January 2026.
- ↑ "ರಕ್ತ ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರ ಜ.30ಕ್ಕೆ ತೆರೆಗೆ- ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ-". Udayavani. 27 January 2026.
- ↑ "Raktha Kashmira Movie Review: A Child-Centric Patriotic Film from a Throwback Era". The Times of India.