Auto Raja (1980 film)

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Auto Raja
File:Auto Raja.jpg
Directed byVijay
Produced byC. Jayaram
Written byM. D. Sundar
Screenplay byM. D. Sundar
StarringShankar Nag
Gayathri
Music byRajan–Nagendra
CinematographyS. V. Srikanth
Edited byP. Bhaktavatsalam
Distributed bySapthaswara Movie Makers
Release date
1980
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Auto Raja is a 1980 Indian Kannada language film directed by Vijay. The film stars Shankar Nag and Gayathri in lead roles. It had Dwarakeesh, Balakrishna and Leelavathi playing supporting roles. The music of the film was composed by Rajan–Nagendra. The film was remade in 1981 in Telugu as Taxi Driver and in 1982 in Tamil with the same name starring Vijayakanth. The film, acquired a cult status over years[1]

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Soundtrack[edit]

The film's soundtrack was composed by the famed duo Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics penned by Chi. Udayashankar.

Track# Song Singer(s) Duration
1 "Hosa Baalu" S. Janaki
2 "Nanna Aase Hannagi" S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 4:19
3 "Paramaathma Aadisidante" S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ramani
4 "Naliva Gulabi Hoove" S.P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:05

Trivia[edit]

  • Shankar Nag, who acted in the role of Raja, the humble Auto Driver, is credited with bringing a certain dignity to the profession of Auto Rickshaw Drivers.[2] 3 decades after the movie release too, Shankar Nag's photo adorns Auto Rickshaw's across Karnataka.[3]
    Shankar Nag Photo on Bengaluru Auto

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