Raj–Koti
Raj–Koti | |
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| Origin | Andhra Pradesh |
| Genres | Film score, World music |
| Occupation(s) | Film score composer, music director, singer |
| Years active | 1983–1995 |
Thotakura Somaraju and Saluri Koteswara Rao, popularly known as Raj–Koti were Indian film music composers, singer-songwriters, record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalists duo in Telugu cinema, In a notable career spanning a decade, the duo has garnered particular acclaim for redefining contemporary Telugu film music. They composed music for about 180 films. Out of their 3000 songs, about 2,500 songs were sung by singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.[1][2]
The Raj–Koti duo was among the many prominent South Indian composers for whom A. R. Rahman has worked as a keyboard programmer for 8 years.[3][4] In a television interview aired on ABN Andhrajyothy, the duo announced that they are teaming up again in 2012 and reinstate the Raj–Koti brand.[5]
Background
Thotakura Somaraju (Raj) is the son of T. V. Raju and Saluri Koteswara Rao (Koti) is the son of S. Rajeswara Rao.[6]
Awards
Filmography
- Raj–Koti
- Pralaya Garjana (1982)
- Bharya Bhartala Sawaal (1982)
- Udayam (1984)
- Ee Theerpu Illalidhi (1984)
- Lady Jamesbond (1985)
- Digvijayam (1986)
- Ukku Sankellu (1986)
- Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam (1986)
- Mandaladeesudu (1987)
- Punnami Raatri(1987)
- Madana Gopaludu (1987)
- Sankharavam (1987)
- Paga Sadhista (1987)
- Pape Maa Pranam (1987)
- Rowdy Babai (1987)
- Doctorgari Abbai (1987)
- Samsaram (1988)
- Thodallullu (1988)
- Jeevana Jyothi (1988)
- Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988)
- Doragaarintlo Dongodu (1988)
- Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988)
- Indradhanassu (1988)
- Prana Snehithulu (1988)
- Veguchukka Pagatichukka (1988)
- Yamudiki Mogudu (1988)
- Khaidi No.786 (1988)
- Rowdy No.1 (1988)
- Bazaar Rowdy (1988)
- Trinetrudu (1988)
- Bandipotu (1988)
- Ugranethrudu (1988)
- Maharajashri Mayagaadu (1988)
- Lankeswarudu (1989)
- Sakshi (1989)
- Poola Rangadu (1989)
- Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989)
- Preminchi Choodu (1989)
- Adavilo Artharatri (1989)
- Palnati Rudraiah (1989)
- Tataiah Pelli Manavadi Sobhanam (1989)
- Black Tiger (1989)
- Bhale Dampathulu (1989)
- Bala Gopaludu (1989)
- Vicky Daada(1989)
- Rajakeeya Chadarangam (1989)
- Manchi Kutumbam (1989)
- Goonda Rajyam (1989)
- Pinni (1989)
- Sahasame Naa Oopiri (1989)
- Bhagawan (1989)
- Two Town Rowdy (1989)
- Koduku Didina Kapuram (1989)
- Anna Thammudu (1990)
- Vishnu (1990)
- Judgement (1990)
- Mamashri (1990)
- Shila Shasanam (1990)
- Bala Chandrudu (1990)
- Irugillu Porugillu (1990)
- Papa Kosam (1990)
- Master Kapuram (1990)
- Magaadu (1990)
- Aadadi (1990)
- Kondaveeti Rowdy (1990)
- Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy (1990)
- Qaidi Dada (1990)
- Indrajith (1990)
- Yama Dharma Raju (1990)
- Kodama Simham (1990)
- Raja Vikramarka (1990)
- Iddaru Iddare (1990)
- Sathruvu (1990)
- Bujjigadi Babai (1990)
- Parama Shivudu (1991)
- Mamagaaru (1991)
- Peddinti Alludu (1991)
- Shiva Shakti (1991)
- Pandirimancham (1991)
- Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam (1991)
- Nenera Police (1991)
- Karthavyam (1991)
- Stuvartpuram Dongalu (1991)
- Akka Mogudu (1992)
- Ahankhari (1992)
- Pranadaata (1992)
- Bangaaru Mama (1992)
- Sapatham (1992)
- Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran (1992; Tamil)
- Gang War (1992)
- Doshi (1992)
- Pelli Neeku Shubham Naaku (1992)
- Collector Gaari Alludu (1992)
- College Bullodu (1992)
- Peddarikam (1992)
- Balaramakrishnulu (1992)
- Alexander (1992)
- Atta Sommu Alludu Danam (1992)
- Snehada Kadalalli (1992; Kannada)
- Jambalakadi Pamba (1992)
- Mogudu Pellala Dongaata (1992)
- Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi (1992; Kannada)
- Nagaradalli Nayakaru (1992; Kannada)
- Sh Gup Chup (1992)
- Public Rowdy (1992)
- Dance Gang (1992)
- Aagraham(1993)
- Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege (1993; Kannada)
- Inspector Jhansi(1993)
- Bava Bavamaridi (1993)
- Alludi Poru Ammai Joru (1993)
- Dongalludu (1993)
- Muta Mestri (1993)
- Bangaru Bullodu (1993)
- Mechanic Alludu (1993)
- Nakshatra Poratam (1993)
- Paruvu Pratishtha (1993)
- Nippu Ravva(1993)
- Evandi Avida Vachchindi (1993)
- Pelli Gola (1993)
- Rajadhani (1993)
- Ish Gup Chup (1993)
- Mayadari Mosagadu (1993)
- Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
- Aashayam (1993)
- Seetaratnam Gari Abbayi (1993)
- Parugo Parugu (1994)
- Doragaariki Donga Pellam (1994)
- Govinda Govinda (1994)
- Kiladigalu (1994; Kannada)
- Hello Brother (1994)
- Bhale Mavayya (1994)
- Jailor Gari Abbai(1994)
- Andaroo! Andare!! (1994)
- Bangaru Kutumbam(1994)
- Todi Kodallu (1994)
- Maga Rayudu (1994)
- Srivari Priyuralu (1994)
- Atta Kodalu (1994)
- Maa Oori Maraju (1994)
- Hello Alludu (1994)
- Jeevana Qaidi (1994)
- M. Dharmaraju M.A. (1994)
- Raja Simham (1995)
- Pokiri Raja (1995)
- Leader (1995)
- Aasti Mooredu Asha Baaredu (1995)
- God Father (1995)
- Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (1999) (Hindi; score only)
- Raj's Solo career filmography
- Sisindri (1995)
- Bharatha Simham (1995)
- Ramudochadu (1996)
- Mrugam (1996)
- Bobbili Bullodu (1996)
- Sambhavam (1998)
- Premante Idera (1998) (BGM)
- Chinni Chinni Aasa (1999)
- Suryaputrika
- Lagna Patrika (2002)
References
- ^ Music duo Rajkoti will be honoured Music duo Rajkoti will be honoured, News,Telugu movie news, latest news, political news, Updated Movie News:Music duo Rajkoti will be honour...
- ^ Raj-Koti Reunited : Special Live show | ap7am
- ^ The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Visakhapatnam News : Teaching does not diminish his love for music
- ^ A.R.Rahman- Indian under Spotlight | Indians in Paris | Musi Archived 22 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Raj Koti Open Heart With RK – YouTube
- ^ The Hindu : Metro Plus Hyderabad : `Good music emanates from the story'
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