Raj-Koti
| Raj - Koti | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Andhra Pradesh |
| Genres | Film score, World music |
| Occupation(s) | Film score composer, music director, singer |
| Years active | 1983-1994 |
Thotakura Somaraju Raj and Saluri Koteswara Rao, popularly known as Raj-Koti was an Indian film music composers, singer-song writers, 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 maximum 3000 songs . In those songs, 2,500 songs were sang by legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & K. S. Chithra[1][2]
Composer A. R. Rahman has worked as a key board player for the duo Raj-Koti for eight 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 was the son of T. V. Raju, the music pioneers of Telugu film and Saluri Koteswara Rao was the son of S. Rajeswara Rao classics.[6]
Awards
Notable Filmography
- Pralaya Garjana(1983)
- Udayam
- Pralaya Simham (1984)
- Naa Pilupe Prabanjanam (1986)
- Madana Gopaludu (1987)
- Sankharavam (1987)
- Paga Sadhista (1987)
- Samsaram (1988)
- Thodallulu (1988)
- Jeevan Jyothi (1988)
- Sahasam Cheyiraa Dimbaka (1988)
- Doragarintlo Dongodu (1988)
- Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988)
- Indradhanassu (1988)
- Prana Snehithulu (1988)
- Veguchukka Pagatichukka (1988)
- Yamudiki Mogudu (1988)
- Khaidi No.786 (1988)
- Rowdy No:1 (1988)
- Trinetrudu (1988)
- Maharajasri Mayagadu (1988)
- Lankeswarudu (1989)
- Jayammu Nischayammura (1989)
- Sakshi (1989)
- Premichu Choodu (1989)
- Adavilo Ardharatri (1989)
- Palnati Rudraiah (1989)
- Black Tiger (1989)
- Adavilo Ardharathri (1989)
- Bhale Dampathulu (1989)
- Bala Gopaludu (1989)
- Vicky Daada(1989)
- Rajakeeya Chadarangam (1989)
- Manchi Kutumbam (1989)
- Gunda Rajyam (1989)
- Sahasame Naa Oopiri (1989)
- Bhagawan (1989)
- Two Town Rowdy (1989)
- Koduku Didina Kapuram (1989)
- Anna Thammudu (1990)
- Vishnu (1990)
- Judgement(1990)
- Mamasri(1990)
- Sila Sasanam(1990)
- Bala Chandrudu(1990)
- Irugillu Porugillu(1990)
- Papa Kosam(1990)
- Kondaveeti Rowdy(1990)
- Rao Garintlo Rowdy(1990)
- Qaidi Dada(1990)
- Kodama Simham(1990)
- Raja Vikramarka(1990)
- Shatruvu(1990)
- Iddaru Iddare(1990)
- Paramasivudu(1991)
- Mamagaru(1991)
- Peddintalludu(1991)
- Siva Shakthi(1991)
- Pandirimancham(1991)
- Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam(1991)
- Nenera Police (1991)
- Praana Daata(1991)
- Karthavyam(1991)
- Stuvarpuram Dongalu(1991)
- Akka Mogudu (1992)
- Ahankhari (1992)
- Bangaru Mama (1992)
- Gang War (1992)
- Pelli Neeku Shubam Naaku (1992)
- Collector Gari Alludu (1992)
- College Bullodu (1992)
- Peddarikam (1992)
- Balaramakrishnulu (1992)
- Alexander (1992)
- Jambalakadi Pamba (1992)
- Mogudu Pellala Dongata (1992)
- Ssh Gup Chup (1992)
- Aagraham(1993)
- Inspector Jhansi(1993)
- Bava Bavamaridi (1993)
- Dongalludu (1993)
- Muta Mestri (1993)
- Bangaru Bullodu (1993)
- Mechanic Alludu (1993)
- Nakshatra Poratam (1993)
- Paruvu Prathista (1993)
- Nippu Ravva(1993)
- Evandi Avida Vachindi (1993)
- Pelli Gola (1993)
- Mayadari Mosagadu (1993)
- Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
- Parugo Parugu (1993)
- Radha Saradhi (1993)
- Aashayam (1993)
- Seetharatnam Gari Abbai (1993)
- Doragariki Dongapellam (1994)
- Govinda Govinda (1994)
- Hello Brother (1994)
- Bhale Maavayya (1994)
- Jailor Gari Abbai(1994)
- Bangaru Kutumbam(1994)
- Todi Kodallu (1994)
- Magarayudu (1994)
- Atta Kodalu (1994)
- Maa Voori Maraju (1994)
- Hello Alludu (1994)
- Jeevana Khaidi (1994)
- M. Dharmaraju M.A. (1994)
- Raja Simham (1995)
- Pokiri Raja (1995)
- Aasthi Mooredu Aasa Baredu (1995)
- God Father (1995)
Raj's Solo career filmography
- Sisindri (1994)
- Bharatha Simham (1995)
- Ramudochadu (1996)
- Sambhavam (1998)
- Premante Idera (1998) (background score)
- Suryaputrika
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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
- ↑ Raj Koti Open Heart With RK - YouTube
- ↑ The Hindu : Metro Plus Hyderabad : `Good music emanates from the story'