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{{Infobox musical artist<!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians --><br />
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| origin = [[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
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| genre = [[Film score]], [[World music]]<br />
| occupation = [[Film score composer]], music director, singer<br />
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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]].<ref>[http://www.myfirstshow.com/news/view/5688/Music-duo-Rajkoti-will-be-honoured.html 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...<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110616055252/http://www.ap7am.com/ap7am_show_detail_videos.php?newsid=32394 Raj-Koti Reunited : Special Live show | ap7am]</ref><br />
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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>[http://www.indiansinparis.com/blog/roots/420-arrahman A.R.Rahman- Indian under Spotlight | Indians in Paris | Musi] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322232419/http://www.indiansinparis.com/blog/roots/420-arrahman |date=22 March 2012 }}</ref> <br />
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.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE_QITOvFq4 Raj Koti Open Heart With RK – YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
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==Background==<br />
Thotakura Somaraju (Raj) is the son of [[T. V. Raju]] and [[Saluri Koteswara Rao]] (Koti) is the son of [[S. Rajeswara Rao]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041031113142/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/10/12/stories/2004101200730100.htm The Hindu : Metro Plus Hyderabad : `Good music emanates from the story'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
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==Awards==<br />
;[[Nandi Awards]]<br />
*[[Nandi Award for Best Music Director]] – 1994 – ''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]''<br />
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==Filmography==<br />
;Raj–Koti<br />
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|*''Pralaya Garjana'' (1982)<br />
*''Bharya Bhartala Sawaal'' (1982)<br />
*''Udayam'' (1984)<br />
*''Ee Theerpu Illalidhi'' (1984)<br />
*''Lady Jamesbond'' (1985)<br />
*''Digvijayam'' (1986)<br />
*''Ukku Sankellu'' (1986)<br />
*''Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam'' (1986)<br />
*''[[Mandaladeesudu]]'' (1987) <br />
*''Punnami Raatri''(1987)<br />
*''[[Madana Gopaludu]]'' (1987)<br />
*''[[Sankharavam (1987 film)|Sankharavam]]'' (1987)<br />
*''Paga Sadhista'' (1987)<br />
*''Pape Maa Pranam'' (1987)<br />
*''Rowdy Babai'' (1987)<br />
*''Doctorgari Abbai'' (1987)<br />
*''[[Samsaram (1988 film)|Samsaram]]'' (1988) <br />
*''[[Thodallullu]]'' (1988)<br />
*''[[Jeevana Jyothi (1988 film)|Jeevana Jyothi]]'' (1988)<br />
*''[[Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988 film)|Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka]]'' (1988) <br />
*''Doragaarintlo Dongodu'' (1988)<br />
*''[[Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988 film)|Chikkadu Dorakadu]]'' (1988)<br />
*''Indradhanassu'' (1988)<br />
*''Prana Snehithulu'' (1988)<br />
*''Veguchukka Pagatichukka'' (1988)<br />
*''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (1988 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]'' (1988)<br />
*''[[Khaidi No.786]]'' (1988)<br />
*''[[Rowdy No.1]]'' (1988)<br />
*''[[Bazaar Rowdy (1988 film)|Bazaar Rowdy]]'' (1988)<br />
*''[[Trinetrudu]]'' (1988)<br />
*''Bandipotu'' (1988) <br />
*''Ugranethrudu'' (1988)<br />
*''Maharajashri Mayagaadu'' (1988)<br />
*''[[Lankeswarudu]]'' (1989)<br />
*''Sakshi'' (1989)<br />
*''Poola Rangadu'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Preminchi Choodu (1989 film)|Preminchi Choodu]]'' (1989)<br />
*''Adavilo Artharatri'' (1989)<br />
*''Palnati Rudraiah'' (1989)<br />
*''Tataiah Pelli Manavadi Sobhanam'' (1989) <br />
*''Black Tiger'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Bhale Dampathulu]]'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Bala Gopaludu]]'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Vicky Daada]]''(1989)<br />
*''[[Rajakeeya Chadarangam]]'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Manchi Kutumbam (1989 film)|Manchi Kutumbam]]'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Goonda Rajyam]]'' (1989)<br />
*''Pinni'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Sahasame Naa Oopiri]]'' (1989) <br />
*''Bhagawan'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Two Town Rowdy]]'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989 film)|Koduku Didina Kapuram]]'' (1989)<br />
*''[[Anna Thamudu (1990 film)|Anna Thammudu]]'' (1990)<br />
*''Vishnu'' (1990)<br />
*''Judgement'' (1990)<br />
*''Mamashri'' (1990)<br />
*''Shila Shasanam'' (1990)<br />
*''[[Balachandrudu (1990 film)|Bala Chandrudu]]'' (1990)<br />
*''Irugillu Porugillu'' (1990)<br />
*''Papa Kosam'' (1990)<br />
*''[[Master Kapuram]]'' (1990)<br />
*''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)<br />
*''Aadadi'' (1990)<br />
*''Kondaveeti Rowdy'' (1990)<br />
*''[[Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy]]'' (1990)<br />
*''Qaidi Dada'' (1990)<br />
*''Indrajith'' (1990)<br />
* ''Yama Dharma Raju'' (1990)<br />
*''[[Kodama Simham]]'' (1990)<br />
*''[[Raja Vikramarka]]'' (1990)<br />
*''[[Iddaru Iddare (1990 film)|Iddaru Iddare]]'' (1990)<br />
*''[[Sathruvu]]'' (1990)<br />
*''Bujjigadi Babai'' (1990)<br />
*''Parama Shivudu'' (1991)<br />
*''Mamagaaru'' (1991)<br />
*''[[Peddinti Alludu]]'' (1991)<br />
*''Shiva Shakti'' (1991)<br />
*''[[Pandirimancham]]'' (1991)<br />
*''Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam'' (1991)<br />
*''Nenera Police '' (1991)<br />
*''[[Karthavyam (1990 film)|Karthavyam]]'' (1991)<br />
*''Stuvartpuram Dongalu'' (1991)<br />
*''Akka Mogudu'' (1992)<br />
*''Ahankhari'' (1992)<br />
*''[[Pranadaata]]'' (1992)<br />
*''Bangaaru Mama'' (1992)<br />
*''Sapatham'' (1992)<br />
*''[[Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran]]'' (1992; Tamil)<br />
*''Gang War'' (1992)<br />
*''Doshi'' (1992)<br />
*''Pelli Neeku Shubham Naaku'' (1992)<br />
*''Collector Gaari Alludu'' (1992)<br />
*''[[College Bullodu]]'' (1992)<br />
*''[[Peddarikam]]'' (1992)<br />
*''[[Balaramakrishnulu]]'' (1992)<br />
*''Alexander'' (1992)<br />
*''Atta Sommu Alludu Danam'' (1992)<br />
*''[[Snehada Kadalalli]]'' (1992; Kannada)<br />
*''[[Jambalakadi Pamba]]'' (1992)<br />
*''Mogudu Pellala Dongaata'' (1992)<br />
*''[[Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi]]'' (1992; Kannada)<br />
*''[[Nagaradalli Nayakaru]]'' (1992; Kannada)<br />
*''Sh Gup Chup'' (1992)<br />
*''Public Rowdy'' (1992)<br />
*''Dance Gang'' (1992)<br />
*''[[Aagraham (1993 film)|Aagraham]]''(1993)<br />
*''[[Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege]]'' (1993; Kannada)<br />
*''Inspector Jhansi''(1993)<br />
*''[[Bava Bavamaridi]]'' (1993)<br />
*''Alludi Poru Ammai Joru'' (1993)<br />
*''Dongalludu'' (1993)<br />
*''[[Muta Mestri]]'' (1993)<br />
*''[[Bangaru Bullodu]]'' (1993)<br />
*''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' (1993)<br />
*''Nakshatra Poratam'' (1993)<br />
*''Paruvu Pratishtha'' (1993)<br />
*''[[Nippu Ravva]]''(1993)<br />
*''Evandi Avida Vachchindi'' (1993)<br />
*''Pelli Gola'' (1993)<br />
*''Rajadhani'' (1993)<br />
*''Ish Gup Chup'' (1993)<br />
*''Mayadari Mosagadu'' (1993)<br />
*''[[Pekata Papa Rao]]'' (1993)<br />
*''[[Ratha Saradhi]]'' (1993)<br />
*''[[Aashayam]]'' (1993)<br />
*''Seetaratnam Gari Abbayi'' (1993)<br />
*''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' (1994)<br />
*''Doragaariki Donga Pellam'' (1994)<br />
*''[[Govinda Govinda]]'' (1994)<br />
*''[[Kiladigalu]]'' (1994; Kannada)<br />
*''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]'' (1994)<br />
*''Bhale Mavayya'' (1994)<br />
*''[[Jailor Gari Abbai]]''(1994)<br />
*''Andaroo! Andare!!'' (1994)<br />
*''[[Bangaru Kutumbam]]''(1994)<br />
*''[[Todi Kodallu]]'' (1994)<br />
*''[[Maga Rayudu]]'' (1994)<br />
*''Srivari Priyuralu'' (1994)<br />
*''Atta Kodalu'' (1994)<br />
*''Maa Oori Maraju'' (1994)<br />
*''Hello Alludu'' (1994)<br />
*''Jeevana Qaidi'' (1994)<br />
*''M. Dharmaraju M.A.'' (1994)<br />
*''[[Raja Simham]]'' (1995)<br />
*''[[Pokiri Raja]]'' (1995)<br />
*''Leader'' (1995)<br />
*''Aasti Mooredu Asha Baaredu'' (1995)<br />
*''God Father'' (1995)<br />
*''[[Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet]]'' (1999) (Hindi; score only)<br />
}}<br />
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;Raj's Solo career filmography<br />
*''[[Sisindri]]'' (1995)<br />
*''Bharatha Simham'' (1995)<br />
*''[[Ramudochadu]]'' (1996)<br />
*''[[Mrugam]]'' (1996)<br />
*''Bobbili Bullodu'' (1996) <br />
*''Sambhavam'' (1998)<br />
*''[[Premante Idera]]'' (1998) {{small|(BGM)}}<br />
*''[[Chinni Chinni Aasa (1999 film)|Chinni Chinni Aasa]]'' (1999) <br />
*''Suryaputrika''<br />
*''Lagna Patrika'' (2002)<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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{{authority control}}{{Nandi Award for Best Music Director}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Raj-Koti}}<br />
[[Category:Indian musical duos]]<br />
[[Category:Telugu film score composers]]<br />
[[Category:Kannada film score composers]]</div>
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