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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>
'''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-instrumentalists 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 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>[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>
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 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>
 
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>


==Background==
==Background==
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>
Thotakura Somaraju (Raj) was the son of [[T. V. Raju]]. He died on 21 May 2023, at the age of 68.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/242315/raj-of-raj-koti-passes-away|title=Raj of Raj-Koti Passes Away|first=Nanda|last=Gopal|date=21 May 2023|website=Gulte|accessdate=21 May 2023}}</ref>
 
Saluri Koteswara Rao (Koti) is the son of [[S. Rajeswara Rao]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/10/12/stories/2004101200730100.htm|title=The Hindu : Metro Plus Hyderabad : 'Good music emanates from the story'|date=31 October 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041031113142/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/10/12/stories/2004101200730100.htm |accessdate=21 May 2023|archive-date=31 October 2004 }}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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*[[Nandi Award for Best Music Director]] – 1994 – ''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]''
*[[Nandi Award for Best Music Director]] – 1994 – ''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]''


==Filmography==
==Discography==
;Raj–Koti
;Raj–Koti
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|*''Pralaya Garjana'' (1982)
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|*''Pralaya Garjana'' (1982)
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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 |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185819/https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/8852?ed=Tolly |url-status=dead }}</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)
*''Punnami Rathri'' (1985)
*''Digvijayam'' (1986)
*''Digvijayam'' (1986)
*''Ukku Sankellu'' (1986)
*''Love Master'' (1986)
*''Pelli Kaani Illalu'' (1986)
*''Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam'' (1986)
*''Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam'' (1986)
*''[[Mandaladeesudu]]'' (1987)  
*''[[Mandaladeesudu]]'' (1987)  
*''Punnami Raatri''(1987)
*''[[Madana Gopaludu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Madana Gopaludu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Sankharavam (1987 film)|Sankharavam]]'' (1987)
*''[[Sankharavam (1987 film)|Sankharavam]]'' (1987)
*''Paga Sadhista'' (1987)
*''Paga Sadhista'' (1987)
*''Pape Maa Pranam'' (1987)
*''Rowdy Babai'' (1987)
*''Rowdy Babai'' (1987)
*''Doctorgari Abbai'' (1987)
*''Doctorgari Abbai'' (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)
*''Paape Maa Pranam'' (1989)
*''Poola Rangadu'' (1989)
*''Poola Rangadu'' (1989)
*''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]'' (1989)
*''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]'' (1989)
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*''Adavilo Artharatri'' (1989)
*''Adavilo Artharatri'' (1989)
*''Palnati Rudraiah'' (1989)
*''Palnati Rudraiah'' (1989)
*''Tataiah Pelli Manavadi Sobhanam'' (1989) 
*''Black Tiger'' (1989)
*''Black Tiger'' (1989)
*''[[Bhale Dampathulu]]'' (1989)
*''Bhale Dampathulu'' (1989)
*''[[Bala Gopaludu]]'' (1989)
*''[[Bala Gopaludu]]'' (1989)
*''[[Vicky Daada]]''(1989)
*''[[Vicky Daada]]''(1989)
*''[[Rajakeeya Chadarangam]]'' (1989)
*''[[Rajakeeya Chadarangam]]'' (1989)
*''[[Manchi Kutumbam (1989 film)|Manchi Kutumbam]]'' (1989)
*''Manchi Kutumbam'' (1989)
*''[[Goonda Rajyam]]'' (1989)
*''[[Goonda Rajyam]]'' (1989)
*''Pinni'' (1989)
*''Pinni'' (1989)
*''[[Sahasame Naa Oopiri]]'' (1989)
*''Bhagavan'' (1989)
*''Bhagawan'' (1989)
*''[[Two Town Rowdy]]'' (1989)
*''[[Two Town Rowdy]]'' (1989)
*''[[Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989 film)|Koduku Didina Kapuram]]'' (1989)
*''[[Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989 film)|Koduku Didina Kapuram]]'' (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)|Balachandrudu]]'' (1990)
*''Irugillu Porugillu'' (1990)
*''Irugillu Porugillu'' (1990)
*''Papa Kosam'' (1990)
*''Papa Kosam'' (1990)
*''[[Master Kapuram]]'' (1990)
*''[[Master Kapuram]]'' (1990)
''[[Karthavyam (1990 film)|Karthavyam]]'' (1990)
*''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)
*''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)
*''Aadadi'' (1990)
*''Aadadi'' (1990)
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* ''Yama Dharma Raju'' (1990)
* ''Yama Dharma Raju'' (1990)
*''[[Kodama Simham]]'' (1990)
*''[[Kodama Simham]]'' (1990)
*''[[Raja Vikramarka]]'' (1990)
*''[[Raja Vikramarka (1990 film)|Raja Vikramarka]]'' (1990)
*''[[Iddaru Iddare (1990 film)|Iddaru Iddare]]'' (1990)
*''[[Iddaru Iddare (1990 film)|Iddaru Iddare]]'' (1990)
*''[[Sathruvu]]'' (1990)
*''[[Sathruvu]]'' (1990)
*''Bujjigadi Babai'' (1990)
*''Bujjigadi Babai'' (1990)
*''Parama Shivudu'' (1991)
*''[[Stuvartpuram Dongalu]]'' (1991)
*''Mamagaaru'' (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)
*''Parama Sivudu'' (1991)
*''Pasidi Pantalu'' (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)
*''[[Karthavyam (1990 film)|Karthavyam]]'' (1991)
*''[[Aagraham (1991 film)|Aagraham]]'' (1991)
*''Stuvartpuram Dongalu'' (1991)
*''Akka Mogudu'' (1992)
*''Akka Mogudu'' (1992)
*''Ahankhari'' (1992)
*''[[Pranadaata]]'' (1992)
*''[[Pranadaata]]'' (1992)
*''Bangaaru Mama'' (1992)
*''Bangaru Mama'' (1992)
*''Sapatham'' (1992)
*''Ahankari'' (1992)
*''[[Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran]]'' (1992; Tamil)
*''[[Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran]]'' (1992; Tamil)
*''Gang War'' (1992)
*''Gang War'' (1992)
*''Doshi'' (1992)
*''[[Antham]]'' (1992)
*''Pelli Neeku Shubham Naaku'' (1992)
*''Pelli Neeku Subham Naaku'' (1992)
*''Collector Gaari Alludu'' (1992)
*''Collector Gari Alludu'' (1992)
*''[[College Bullodu]]'' (1992)
*''[[College Bullodu]]'' (1992)
*''[[Peddarikam]]'' (1992)
*''[[Peddarikam]]'' (1992)
*''[[Balaramakrishnulu]]'' (1992)
*''[[Balaramakrishnulu]]'' (1992)
*''[[Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi]]'' (1992)
*''Alexander'' (1992)
*''Alexander'' (1992)
*''Atta Sommu Alludu Danam'' (1992)
*''Attasommu Alludu Danam'' (1992)
*''[[Snehada Kadalalli]]'' (1992; Kannada)
*''[[Snehada Kadalalli]]'' (1992; Kannada)
*''[[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)
*''[[Aagraham (1993 film)|Aagraham]]''(1993)
*''[[Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege]]'' (1993; Kannada)
*''[[Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege]]'' (1993; Kannada)
*''Inspector Jhansi''(1993)
*''Inspector Jhansi''(1993)
*''[[Bava Bavamaridi]]'' (1993)
*''[[Bava Bavamaridi]]'' (1993)
*''Alludi Poru Ammai Joru'' (1993)
*''Dongalludu'' (1993)
*''Dongalludu'' (1993)
*''[[Muta Mestri]]'' (1993)
*''[[Muta Mestri]]'' (1993)
*''[[Bangaru Bullodu]]'' (1993)
*''[[Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1992 film)|Jambalakidi Pamba]]'' (1993)
*''[[Bangaru Bullodu (1993 film)|Bangaru Bullodu]]'' (1993)
*''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' (1993)
*''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' (1993)
*''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)
*''Pelli Gola'' (1993)
*''Pelli Gola'' (1993)
*''Rajadhani'' (1993)
*''Rajadhani'' (1993)
*''Ish Gup Chup'' (1993)
*''Ish Gup Chup'' (1993)
*''Mayadari Mosagadu'' (1993)
*''[[Pekata Papa Rao]]'' (1993)
*''[[Pekata Papa Rao]]'' (1993)
*''[[Ratha Saradhi]]'' (1993)
*''[[Aasayam]]'' (1993)
*''[[Aashayam]]'' (1993)
*''Seetaratnam Gari Abbayi'' (1993)
*''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' (1994)
*''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' (1994)
*''Doragaariki Donga Pellam'' (1994)
*''Doragaariki Donga Pellam'' (1994)
*''[[Govinda Govinda]]'' (1994)
*''Mayadari Mosagadu'' (1994)
*''Alludu Poru Ammayi Joru'' (1994)
*''[[Maa Voori Maaraju]]'' (1994)
*''[[Govinda Govinda (1994 film)|Govinda Govinda]]'' (1994)
*''[[Kiladigalu]]'' (1994; Kannada)
*''[[Kiladigalu]]'' (1994; Kannada)
*''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]'' (1994)
*''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]'' (1994)
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*''[[Bangaru Kutumbam]]''(1994)
*''[[Bangaru Kutumbam]]''(1994)
*''[[Todi Kodallu]]'' (1994)
*''[[Todi Kodallu]]'' (1994)
*''[[Maga Rayudu]]'' (1994)
*''Maga Rayudu'' (1994)
*''Srivari Priyuralu'' (1994)
*''Srivari Priyuralu'' (1994)
*''Atta Kodalu'' (1994)
*''Atha Kodalu'' (1994)
*''Maa Oori Maraju'' (1994)
*''[[Maa Voori Maaraju]]'' (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)
}}
}}
;Raj's Solo career filmography
;Raj's Solo career filmography
*''[[Sisindri]]'' (1995)
*''[[Sisindri]]'' (1995)
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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)}}
*''[[Chinni Chinni Aasa (1999 film)|Chinni Chinni Aasa]]'' (1999)  
*''[[Chinni Chinni Aasa (1999 film)|Chinni Chinni Aasa]]'' (1999)  
*''Prema Kosam'' (1999)
*''Suryaputrika''
*''Suryaputrika''
*''Lagna Patrika'' (2002)
*''Lagna Patrika'' (2002)
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|9965164}}
* {{discogs artist|Raj-Koti}}


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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-instrumentalists 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 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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Nandi Awards

Discography[edit | edit source]

Raj–Koti

Karthavyam (1990)

Raj's Solo career filmography

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Music duo". My First Show. Retrieved 13 December 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  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.
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