Raj-Koti
| RajKoti | |
|---|---|
| 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-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 sung by singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and 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) is the son of T. V. Raju and Saluri Koteswara Rao (Koti) is the son of Saluri Rajeswara Rao.[6]
Awards
Filmography
- Raj-Koti
- Pralaya Garjana (1983)
- Udayam (1984)
- Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam (1986)
- Mandaladeesudu (1987)
- Madana Gopaludu (1987)
- Sankharavam (1987)
- Paga Sadhista (1987)
- Pape Maa Pranam (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)
- Maharajashri Mayagaadu (1988)
- Lankeswarudu (1989)
- Sakshi (1989)
- Poola Rangadu (1989)
- Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989)
- Preminchi Choodu (1989)
- Adavilo Artharatri (1989)
- Palnati Rudraiah (1989)
- Black Tiger (1989)
- Bhale Dampathulu (1989)
- Bala Gopaludu (1989)
- Vicky Daada(1989)
- Rajakeeya Chadarangam (1989)
- Manchi Kutumbam (1989)
- Goonda Rajyam (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)
- Kondaveeti Rowdy (1990)
- Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy (1990)
- Qaidi Dada (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)
- Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran (1992; Tamil)
- Gang War (1992)
- Pelli Neeku Shubham Naaku (1992)
- Collector Gaari Alludu (1992)
- College Bullodu (1992)
- Peddarikam (1992)
- Balaramakrishnulu (1992)
- Alexander (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)
- Aagraham(1993)
- Inspector Jhansi(1993)
- Bava Bavamaridi (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)
- Mayadari Mosagadu (1993)
- Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
- Ratha Saradhi (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)
- 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 Pyar Ki Jeet (1999) (Hindi; score only)
- Raj's Solo career filmography
- Sisindri (1994)
- Bharatha Simham (1995)
- Ramudochadu (1996)
- Sambhavam (1998)
- Premante Idera (1998) (BGM)
- Chinni Chinni Aasa (1999)
- Suryaputrika
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 2012-03-22 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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