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'''Thotakura Somaraju''' ({{circa|1954}} – 21 May 2023) and '''[[Koti (composer)|Saluri Koteswara Rao]]''', popularly known as '''Raj–Koti''', were a duo of [[Indian film]] music composers, singer-songwriters, record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalist 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 3,000 songs, about 2,500 songs were sung by singers [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] and [[K. S. Chithra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myfirstshow.com/news/view/5688/Music-duo-Rajkoti-will-be-honoured.html|title=Music duo}} {{dead link|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ap7am.com/ap7am_show_detail_videos.php?newsid=32394|title=Raj-Koti Reunited : Special Live show|date=16 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616055252/http://www.ap7am.com/ap7am_show_detail_videos.php?newsid=32394 |accessdate=21 May 2023|archive-date=16 June 2011 }}</ref>
'''Thotakura Somaraju''' ({{circa|1954}} – 21 May 2023) and '''[[Koti (composer)|Saluri Koteswara Rao]]''', popularly known as '''Raj–Koti''', were a duo of [[Indian film]] music composers, singer-songwriters, record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalist 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 3,000 songs, about 2,500 songs were sung by singers [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] and [[K. S. Chithra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myfirstshow.com/news/view/5688/Music-duo-Rajkoti-will-be-honoured.html|title=Music duo|work=My First Show|access-date=13 December 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904221958/http://www.myfirstshow.com/news/view/5688/Music-duo-Rajkoti-will-be-honoured.html|archive-date=4 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ap7am.com/ap7am_show_detail_videos.php?newsid=32394|title=Raj-Koti Reunited : Special Live show|date=16 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616055252/http://www.ap7am.com/ap7am_show_detail_videos.php?newsid=32394 |accessdate=21 May 2023|archive-date=16 June 2011 }}</ref>


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.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130127014925/http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/18/stories/2010031854650500.htm The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Visakhapatnam News : Teaching does not diminish his love for music<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiansinparis.com/blog/roots/420-arrahman|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322232419/http://www.indiansinparis.com/blog/roots/420-arrahman|url-status=dead|title=A.R.Rahman- Indian under Spotlight &#124; Indians in Paris &#124; Musi|archivedate=22 March 2012|accessdate=21 May 2023}}</ref>
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.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130127014925/http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/18/stories/2010031854650500.htm The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Visakhapatnam News : Teaching does not diminish his love for music<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiansinparis.com/blog/roots/420-arrahman|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322232419/http://www.indiansinparis.com/blog/roots/420-arrahman|url-status=dead|title=A.R.Rahman- Indian under Spotlight &#124; Indians in Paris &#124; Musi|archivedate=22 March 2012|accessdate=21 May 2023}}</ref>


In a television interview aired on ABN Andhrajyothy, the duo announced that they were teaming up again in 2012 and reinstating the Raj–Koti brand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE_QITOvFq4|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com|accessdate=21 May 2023}}</ref>
In a television interview aired on ABN Andhrajyothy, the duo announced that they were teaming up again in 2012 and reinstating the Raj–Koti brand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE_QITOvFq4|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com|accessdate=21 May 2023}}</ref>
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*''Udayam'' (1984)
*''Udayam'' (1984)
*''Ee Theerpu Illalidhi'' (1984)
*''Ee Theerpu Illalidhi'' (1984)
* ''[[James Bond 999]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=James Bond 999 (1984) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Suman |url=https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/8852?ed=Tolly |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=www.thecinebay.com}}</ref>'' (1984)
* ''James Bond 999<ref>{{Cite web |title=James Bond 999 (1984) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Suman |url=https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/8852?ed=Tolly |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=www.thecinebay.com}}</ref>'' (1984)
*''[[Pralaya Simham]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=PRALAYA SIMHAM (1984) |url=https://moviegq.com/movie/pralaya-simham-6911/cast-crew|access-date=2023-04-11 |website=MovieGQ |language=en}}</ref> (1984)
*''Pralaya Simham''<ref>{{Cite web |title=PRALAYA SIMHAM (1984) |url=https://moviegq.com/movie/pralaya-simham-6911/cast-crew|access-date=2023-04-11 |website=MovieGQ |language=en}}</ref> (1984)
*''Lady Jamesbond'' (1985)
*''Lady Jamesbond'' (1985)
*''Digvijayam'' (1986)
*''Digvijayam'' (1986)
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*''Ukku Sankellu'' (1986)
*''Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam'' (1986)
*''Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam'' (1986)
*''[[Mandaladeesudu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Mandaladeesudu]]'' (1987)
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*''Indradhanassu'' (1988)
*''Indradhanassu'' (1988)
*''Prana Snehithulu'' (1988)
*''Prana Snehithulu'' (1988)
⚫
*''Ukku Sankellu'' (1988)
*''Veguchukka Pagatichukka'' (1988)
*''Veguchukka Pagatichukka'' (1988)
*''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (1988 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]'' (1988)
*''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (1988 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]'' (1988)
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*''Bandipotu'' (1988)
*''Bandipotu'' (1988)
*''Ugranethrudu'' (1988)
*''Ugranethrudu'' (1988)
*''Maharajashri Mayagaadu'' (1988)
*''Maharajasri Mayagaadu'' (1988)
*''[[Lankeswarudu]]'' (1989)
*''[[Lankeswarudu]]'' (1989)
*''Sakshi'' (1989)
*''Sakshi'' (1989)
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*''Vishnu'' (1990)
*''Vishnu'' (1990)
*''Judgement'' (1990)
*''Judgement'' (1990)
*''Mamashri'' (1990)
*''Mamasri'' (1990)
*''Shila Shasanam'' (1990)
*''Sila Sasanam'' (1990)
*''[[Balachandrudu (1990 film)|Bala Chandrudu]]'' (1990)
*''[[Balachandrudu (1990 film)|Bala Chandrudu]]'' (1990)
*''Irugillu Porugillu'' (1990)
*''Irugillu Porugillu'' (1990)
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*''Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu'' (1991)
*''Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu'' (1991)
*''Super Express''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Express 1991 Telugu Movie Wiki,Cast Crew,Songs,Videos,Release Date |url=https://moviegq.com/movie/super-express-8671 |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=MovieGQ |language=en}}</ref> (1991)
*''Super Express''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Express 1991 Telugu Movie Wiki,Cast Crew,Songs,Videos,Release Date |url=https://moviegq.com/movie/super-express-8671 |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=MovieGQ |language=en}}</ref> (1991)
*''Parama Shivudu'' (1991)
*''Parama Sivudu'' (1991)
*''Pasidi Pantalu'' (1991)
*''Mamagaaru'' (1991)
*''Mamagaaru'' (1991)
*''[[Peddinti Alludu]]'' (1991)
*''[[Peddinti Alludu]]'' (1991)
*''Shiva Shakti'' (1991)
*''Siva Sakthi'' (1991)
*''[[Pandirimancham]]'' (1991)
*''[[Pandirimancham]]'' (1991)
*''Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam'' (1991)
*''Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam'' (1991)
*''Nenera Police '' (1991)
*''Nenera Police '' (1991)
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*''[[Aagraham (1991 film)|Aagraham]]'' (1991)
*''[[Karthavyam (1990 film)|Karthavyam]]'' (1991)
*''[[Karthavyam (1990 film)|Karthavyam]]'' (1991)
*''Stuvartpuram Dongalu'' (1991)
*''Stuvartpuram Dongalu'' (1991)
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*''Gang War'' (1992)
*''Gang War'' (1992)
*''Doshi'' (1992)
*''Doshi'' (1992)
*''Pelli Neeku Shubham Naaku'' (1992)
*''Pelli Neeku Subham Naaku'' (1992)
*''Collector Gaari Alludu'' (1992)
*''Collector Gaari Alludu'' (1992)
*''[[College Bullodu]]'' (1992)
*''[[College Bullodu]]'' (1992)
*''[[Peddarikam]]'' (1992)
*''[[Peddarikam]]'' (1992)
*''[[Balaramakrishnulu]]'' (1992)
*''[[Balaramakrishnulu]]'' (1992)
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*''[[Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi]]'' (1992)
*''Alexander'' (1992)
*''Alexander'' (1992)
*''Atta Sommu Alludu Danam'' (1992)
*''Atta Sommu Alludu Danam'' (1992)
*''[[Snehada Kadalalli]]'' (1992; Kannada)
*''[[Snehada Kadalalli]]'' (1992; Kannada)
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*''[[Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1992 film)|Jambalakadi Pamba]]'' (1992)
*''Mogudu Pellala Dongaata'' (1992)
*''Mogudu Pellala Dongaata'' (1992)
*''[[Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi]]'' (1992; Kannada)
*''[[Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi]]'' (1992; Kannada)
*''[[Nagaradalli Nayakaru]]'' (1992; Kannada)
*''[[Nagaradalli Nayakaru]]'' (1992; Kannada)
⚫
*''Sh Gup Chup'' (1992)
*''Public Rowdy'' (1992)
*''Public Rowdy'' (1992)
*''Dance Gang'' (1992)
*''Dance Gang'' (1992)
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*''[[Aagraham (1993 film)|Aagraham]]''(1993)
*''[[Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege]]'' (1993; Kannada)
*''[[Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege]]'' (1993; Kannada)
*''Inspector Jhansi''(1993)
*''Inspector Jhansi''(1993)
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*''Dongalludu'' (1993)
*''Dongalludu'' (1993)
*''[[Muta Mestri]]'' (1993)
*''[[Muta Mestri]]'' (1993)
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*''[[Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1992 film)|Jambalakidi Pamba]]'' (1993)
*''[[Bangaru Bullodu (1993 film)|Bangaru Bullodu]]'' (1993)
*''[[Bangaru Bullodu (1993 film)|Bangaru Bullodu]]'' (1993)
*''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' (1993)
*''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' (1993)
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*''Ish Ghup Chup'' (1993)
*''Nakshatra Poratam'' (1993)
*''Nakshatra Poratam'' (1993)
*''Paruvu Pratishtha'' (1993)
*''Paruvu Pratishta'' (1993)
*''[[Nippu Ravva]]''(1993)
*''[[Nippu Ravva]]''(1993)
*''Evandi Avida Vachchindi'' (1993)
*''Evandi Avida Vachchindi'' (1993)
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*''Rajadhani'' (1993)
*''Rajadhani'' (1993)
*''Ish Gup Chup'' (1993)
*''Ish Gup Chup'' (1993)
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*''Mayadari Mosagadu'' (1993)
*''[[Pekata Papa Rao]]'' (1993)
*''[[Pekata Papa Rao]]'' (1993)
*''[[Aashayam]]'' (1993)
*''[[Aasayam]]'' (1993)
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*''Seetaratnam Gari Abbayi'' (1993)
*''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' (1994)
*''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' (1994)
*''Doragaariki Donga Pellam'' (1994)
*''Doragaariki Donga Pellam'' (1994)
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*''Mayadari Mosagadu'' (1994)
*''[[Maa Voori Maaraju]]'' (1994)
*''[[Maa Voori Maaraju]]'' (1994)
*''[[Govinda Govinda (1994 film)|Govinda Govinda]]'' (1994)
*''[[Govinda Govinda (1994 film)|Govinda Govinda]]'' (1994)
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*''Srivari Priyuralu'' (1994)
*''Srivari Priyuralu'' (1994)
*''Atta Kodalu'' (1994)
*''Atta Kodalu'' (1994)
*''Maa Oori Maraju'' (1994)
*''Maa Vori Maraju'' (1994)
*''Hello Alludu'' (1994)
*''Hello Alludu'' (1994)
*''Jeevana Qaidi'' (1994)
*''Jeevana Khaidi'' (1994)
*''M. Dharmaraju M.A.'' (1994)
*''[[M. Dharmaraju M.A.]]'' (1994)
*''[[Tapassu]]'' (1995)
*''[[Raja Simham]]'' (1995)
*''[[Raja Simham]]'' (1995)
*''[[Pokiri Raja]]'' (1995)
*''[[Pokiri Raja]]'' (1995)
*''Leader'' (1995)
*''Leader'' (1995)
*''Aasti Mooredu Asha Baaredu'' (1995)
*''Aasti Mooredu Aasa Baaredu'' (1995)
*''God Father'' (1995)
*''God Father'' (1995)
*''[[Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet]]'' (1999) (Hindi; score only)
*''[[Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet]]'' (1999) (Hindi; score only)
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*''[[Ramudochadu]]'' (1996)
*''[[Ramudochadu]]'' (1996)
*''[[Mrugam]]'' (1996)
*''[[Mrugam]]'' (1996)
*''Bobbili Bullodu'' (1996)
*''Bobbili Bullodu'' (1996)
*''Panjaram'' (1997)
*''Sambhavam'' (1998)
*''Sambhavam'' (1998)
*''[[Premante Idera]]'' (1998) {{small|(BGM)}}
*''[[Premante Idera]]'' (1998) {{small|(BGM)}}
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{{Reflist}}
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==External Links==
==External links==
* {{imdb name|9965164}}
* {{IMDb name|9965164}}
* {{discogs artist|Raj-Koti}}
* {{discogs artist|Raj-Koti}}


Latest revision as of 06:10, 15 December 2024

Raj–Koti
OriginAndhra Pradesh
GenresFilm score, World music
Occupation(s)Film score composer, music director, singer
Years active1982–1995

Thotakura Somaraju (c. 1954 – 21 May 2023) and Saluri Koteswara Rao, popularly known as Raj–Koti, were a duo of Indian film music composers, singer-songwriters, record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalist 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 3,000 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 were teaming up again in 2012 and reinstating the Raj–Koti brand.[5]

Background

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Thotakura Somaraju (Raj) was the son of T. V. Raju. He died on 21 May 2023, at the age of 68.[6]

Saluri Koteswara Rao (Koti) is the son of S. Rajeswara Rao.[7]

Awards

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Nandi Awards

Filmography

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Raj–Koti
Raj's Solo career filmography

References

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  1. ^ "Music duo". My First Show. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Raj-Koti Reunited : Special Live show". 16 June 2011. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  3. ^ The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Visakhapatnam News : Teaching does not diminish his love for music
  4. ^ "A.R.Rahman- Indian under Spotlight | Indians in Paris | Musi". Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  5. ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  6. ^ Gopal, Nanda (21 May 2023). "Raj of Raj-Koti Passes Away". Gulte. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  7. ^ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Hyderabad : 'Good music emanates from the story'". 31 October 2004. Archived from the original on 31 October 2004. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  8. ^ "James Bond 999 (1984) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Suman". www.thecinebay.com. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  9. ^ "PRALAYA SIMHAM (1984)". MovieGQ. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Super Express 1991 Telugu Movie Wiki,Cast Crew,Songs,Videos,Release Date". MovieGQ. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
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