Dr.Salur Koteshwara Rao, known professionally as Koti, is an Indian composer, record producer, and singer who predominantly works in

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and

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. He has composed music for over 475 films. The son of veteran composer

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, in early 1980s Koti teamed with Somaraju (Raj), son of T. V. Raju, and the resulting duo was known as

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. The duo composed music for about 180 films from their debut in 1983 till their separation in 1994. After the separation, Koti has composed music and background score for more than 350+ movies. He won Nandi Award for Best Music Director for the film Hello Brother (1994). He started his music career as an assistant to music director K. Chakravarthy. Composers such as A. R. Rahman,

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, Devi Sri Prasad and

S. Thaman Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Thaman (born 16 November 1983), known professionally as Thaman S, earlier as S S Thaman, is an Indian music composer, professional drummer, and playback singer who predominantly works in Telugu films and Tamil films. T ...

, worked as keyboard programmers with Koti during the initial part of their career. Roshan Saluri, son of Koti is also introduced as film score composer. Another son Rajeev Saluri started his career as an actor.

Solo career filmography

* ''

Amma Donga ''Amma Donga'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Sagar starring Krishna, Soundarya, Indraja, Aamani and Kota Srinivasa Rao. Koti scored and composed the film's soundtrack. The film follows a daring young man who a ...

'' (1995) * ''

Alluda Majaka ''Alluda Majaka'' is a 1995 Telugu-language action comedy film produced by Devi Vara Prasad under the Devi Films banner. The film starred Chiranjeevi, Ramya Krishna and Rambha, with Kota Srinivasa Rao, Lakshmi and Ooha playing supporting rol ...

'' (1995) * '' Gadibidi Aliya'' (1995) * ''Love Game'' (1995) * '' Bhale Bullodu'' (1995) * '' Rikshavodu'' (1995) * '' Sankalpam'' (1995) * ''

Aayanaki Iddaru ''Aayanaki Iddaru'' is a 1995 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kantipudi Satyanarayana and Ch. Satyanarayana under the Sri Tulasi Annapurna Creations banner and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Jagapati Babu, Ramya Krishna, ...

'' (1995) * ''Telugu Veera Levara'' (1995) * ''Tapassu'' (1995) * ''

Ketu Duplicatu ''Ketu Duplicatu'' is a 1995 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. C. Reddy for Sri Rajeeva Productions and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Surabhi, with music composed by Koti. The film was a success at ...

'' (1995) * ''

Peddarayudu ''Pedarayudu'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty and starring Mohan Babu in a dual role with Bhanupriya and Soundarya also starred in the film. Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth appears in a s ...

'' (1995) * ''Subhamasthu'' (1995) * ''

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'' (1995) -

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film. (Background score only.) * ''Pellaala Rajyam'' (1996) * ''

Vamsanikokkadu ''Vamsanikokkadu'' () is a 1996 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under the Sridevi Movies banner and directed by Sarath. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ramya Krishna, Aamani and music composed by Koti. The film ...

'' (1996) * ''

Sarada Bullodu ''Saradha Bullodu'' is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty and produced by T. Trikrama Rao under the Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures banner. It stars Venkatesh and Nagma playing the lead roles, with music composed ...

'' (1996) * ''

Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi ''Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. Produced by Allu Aravind under Geeta Arts Banner, the film stars Pawan Kalyan and Supriya in their debuts. The music of the film was by ...

'' (1996) * '' Jeet'' (1995) -

film. (Background score only.) * ''Hello Mogudu Bhale Pellam'' (1996) * '' Jeevanadhi'' (1996, Kannada) * '' Jeet'' (1996) (Hindi; Background score) * ''Hello Neeku Naaku Pellanta'' (1996) * ''

Akka Bagunnava ''Akka! Bagunnava?'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language drama film, written by Sriraj Ginne and directed by T. S. B. K. Moulee, Mouli. The film stars Vikram (actor), Vikram, Jayasudha and Anand (actor), Anand in the leading ro ...

'' (1996) * ''Nayudu Gaari Kutumbam'' (1996) * ''Soggadi Pellam'' (1996) * ''

Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu ''Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu'' ( Wife at home, Lover in the kitchen) is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by K. L. Narayana under the Sri Durga Arts banner. It stars Dagguba ...

'' (1997) * ''

Peddannayya ''Peddannayya'' () is a 1997 Telugu language, Telugu-language drama (film and television), drama film directed by Sarath and produced by Nandamuri Ramakrishna under Ramakrishna Studios, Ramakrishna Horticultural Cine Studios. It stars Nandamuri ...

'' (1997) * '' Muddula Mogudu'' (1997) * ''

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'' (1997) * ''

Subhakankshalu ''Subhakankshalu '' is a 1997 () Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film, produced by N. V. Prasad and S. Naga Ashok Kumar under the Sri Sai Deva Productions banner and directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao. It stars Jagapati Babu, Ravali, Raas ...

'' (1997) * ''Chelikaadu'' (1997) * '' Chilakkottudu'' (1997) * ''Collector Gaaru'' (1997) * ''Abbaygari Pelli'' (1997) * ''Bobbili Dora'' (1997) * '' Gokulamlo Seetha'' (1997) * ''Korukunna Priyudu'' (1997) * ''

Maa Nannaki Pelli ''Maa Nannaku Pelli'' () is a 1997 Telugu-language drama film starring Krishnam Raju, Srikanth, Simran and Ambika. The film won two Nandi Awards. The film was a breakthrough for M. S. Narayana. Plot Balaraju (Srikanth) is the only son of Raghav ...

'' (1997) * '' Pelli Chesukundam'' (1997) * ''Priya O Priya'' (1997) * ''Priyamaina Srivaru'' (1997) * ''Jai Bajarangbali'' (1997) * ''Jagadeka Veerudu'' (1997) * '' Judwaa'' (1997) (Hindi film; Background Score) * '' Taraka Ramudu'' (1997) * ''Yuvaratna Raana''(1998) * ''Khaidi Gaaru'' (1998) * ''Prema Pallaki'' (1998) * '' Mee Aayana Jagratha'' (1998) * ''Shrivaarante Maavare'' (1998) * '' Kanyadanam'' (1998) * ''Gillikajjalu'' (1998) * ''

Maavidaakulu ''Maavidaakulu'' () is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film, produced by J. Bhagavan and D.V.V. Danayya under the Sri Balaji Art Creations banner, directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana and cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. It stars Jagapati Babu, Rac ...

'' (1998) * ''

Pavitra Prema ''Pavitra Prema'' () is a 1998 Indian Telugu film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Laila, Roshini Roshni or Roshini is a given name. Notable persons with that name include: *Roshini (actress), Indian actres ...

'' (1998) * ''Snehitulu'' (1998) * '' Shrimati Vellosta'' (1998) * '' Pape Naa Pranam'' (1998) * ''

Subhavartha ''Subhavartha'' is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by P. N. Ramachandra Rao and starring Arjun and Soundarya. The film was remade in Tamil by Ramachandra Rao as ''Mannavaru Chinnavaru'' (1999) with Arjun and Soundarya reprisi ...

'' (1998) * '' Subhalekhalu'' (1998) *'' Sooryavansham'' (1999) (Hindi; Background score) * ''Ramasakkanodu'' (1999) * '' Chinni Chinnni Aasa'' (1999) * '' Sultan'' (1999) * ''Pilla Nachchindi'' (1999) * '' Krishna Babu'' (1999) * '' Vamshoddharakudu'' (2000) * '' Oke Maata'' (2000) * ''Okkadu Chaalu'' (2000) * '' Chala Bagundi'' (2000) * '' Goppinti Alludu'' (2000) * '' Nuvve Kavali'' (2000) * '' Veedekkadi Mogudandi?'' (2001) * '' Prema Sandadi'' (2001) * ''

Naalo Unna Prema ''Naalo Unna Prema'' () is a 2001 Telugu-language romantic drama film, produced by K.L.N. Raju on Sri Sairam Productions banner and directed by V. R. Pratap. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Laya, Gajala and music was composed by Koti. This f ...

'' (2001) * '' Maduve Aagona Baa'' (2001; Kannada film) * ''Darling Darling'' (2001) * '' Nuvvu Naaku Nachav'' (2001) * ''Repallelo Radha'' (2001) * '' Adhipathi'' (2001) * ''June July'' (2002) * ''Manamiddaram'' (2002) * '' Kondaveeti Simhasanam'' (2002) * ''Neetho Cheppalani'' (2002) * '' Sandade Sandadi'' (2002) * '' Nuvve Nuvve'' (2002) *''

Bahala Chennagide ''Bahala Chennagide'' is a 2001 Indian Kannada language romantic comedy film starring Shiva Rajkumar, Shashi Kumar and Jaya Seal. The film is directed by M.S.Rajshekar. It is a remake of the Telugu language film ''Chala Bagundi'' (2000) direct ...

'' (2002; Kannada) * '' Hai'' (2002) * '' Vijayam'' (2003) * '' Ela Cheppanu'' (2003) * ''Maa Bapu Bommaku Pellanta'' (2003) *'' Swetha Naagu'' (2004) * ''

'' (2004) * '' Vijayendra Varma'' (2004) * '' Gowri'' (2004) * '' Rowdy Aliya'' (2004; Kannada) * ''

Anandamanandamaye ''Anandamanandamaye'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film in Telugu directed by Srinu Vaitla and produced by Ramoji Rao. It was released on 5 February 2004 under the banner of Ushakiran Movies. The film featured Akas ...

'' (2004) * '' Malliswari'' (2004) * ''Shweta Nagu'' (2004) * ''Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi'' (2004) * '' Dost'' (2004) * '' Mr. Errababu'' (2005) * ''Nayakudu'' (2005) * '' Nuvvante Naakishtam'' (2005) * ''Ganga'' (2006) * '' Premante Inte'' (2006) * ''Notebook'' (2006) * ''

Gopi – Goda Meedha Pilli Gopi ( sa, गोपी, ) or Gopika in Hinduism are worshipped as the consorts and devotees of Krishna within the Vaishnavism and Krishnaism traditions for their unconditional love and devotion (''Bhakti'') to god Krishna as described in t ...

'' (2006) * '' Classmates'' (2007) * ''

Mee Sreyobhilashi ''Mee Sreyobhilashi'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language philosophical film, produced by Dr. Y. Sonia Reddy on VISU Films Pvt Ltd banner and directed by V. Eshwar Reddy. Dailouges by Ramesh cheppala Starring Rajendra Prasad, Naresh and musi ...

'' (2007) * ''Podarillu'' (2007) * ''Aalayam'' (2008) * '' Blade Babji'' (2008) * ''Ek Police'' (2008) * '' Kousalya Supraja Rama'' (2008) * ''Manorama'' (2009) * ''Nachchav Alludu'' (2009) * '' Arundhati'' (2009) * ''Aa Intlo'' (2009) * ''Target'' (2009) * ''Neramu Siksha'' (2009) * ''

Bendu Apparao R.M.P ''Bendu Apparao R.M.P'' is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by E V V Satyanarayana, and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film Allari Naresh, Kamna Jethmalani and Meghana Raj in lead roles. It has music compose ...

'' (2009) * '' Aalasyam Amrutam'' (2010) * ''Brammigaadi Katha'' (2011) * '' Anaganaga O Dheerudu'' (2010) (2 Songs) * '' Raaj'' (2011) * ''

Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju ''Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It stars Sunil and Swati Reddy in the lead roles, alongside Brahmanandam and Kota Srinivasa Rao. Sudhakar Reddy ...

'' (2011) * '' Kshetram'' (2011) * '' Mugguru'' (2011) * '' Aha Naa Pellanta! '' (2011) (Background score) * '' Onamalu'' (2012) * ''

Hitudu ''Hithudu'' () is a 2015 Telugu-language philosophy film, produced by KSV on KSV Films banner and directed by Viplove. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Meera Nandan and music composed by Koti. The film won Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Fi ...

'' (2015) * ''

Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu ''Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu'' is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Srinivasa Reddy and produced by Vishnu Manchu under the 24 Frames Factory banner. It features an ensemble cast comprising Mohan Babu, A ...

'' (2015) * ''1997'' (2022) * '' Sehari'' (2022) (As actor) * '' Paga Paga Paga'' (2022) (As actor)

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