Auto Raja (1980 film)

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Auto Raja
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Directed by Vijay
Written byM. D. Sundar
Screenplay byM. D. Sundar
Produced byC. Jayaram
Starring Shankar Nag
Gayathri
CinematographyS. V. Srikanth
Edited byP. Bhaktavatsalam
Music by Rajan–Nagendra
Distributed bySapthaswara Movie Makers
Release date
  • 1980 (1980)
Running time
149 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Auto Raja is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language romance film directed by Vijay, based on a screenplay by M. D. Sundar. The film was produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar's sister husband C. Jayaram [1] under the banner of Sapthaswara Movie Makers. The film stars Shankar Nag and Gayathri in lead roles, while Dwarakeesh, Balakrishna and Leelavathi appear in other supporting roles. The film features original songs composed by the music duo Rajan–Nagendra. The cinematography of the film was handled by S. V. Srikanth. It is considered as one of the best commercial films in Kannada cinema and received cult status. [2] The film was significant in heightening the stardom of Shankar Nag. [3] The film was remade in 1981 in Telugu as Taxi Driver starring Krishnam Raju and in 1982 in Tamil with the same name starring Vijayakanth. [4]

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Cast


Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack was composed by the famed duo Rajan–Nagendra with lyrics penned by Chi. Udayashankar. Rajan-Nagendra reused the tune of Nanna Aase Hannagi [5] for the 1983 Telugu movie Puli Bebbuli as Parimalinchu Punnamilo. [6]

Track#SongSinger(s)Duration
1"Hosa Baalu" S. Janaki
2"Nanna Aase Hannagi" S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:19
3"Paramaathma Aadisidante"S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ramani
4"Naliva Gulabi Hoove"S.P. Balasubrahmanyam4:05

Legacy

Shankar Nag Photo on Auto in Bengaluru Shankarnag-photo-on-bengaluru-auto.jpg
Shankar Nag Photo on Auto in Bengaluru

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. [7] Four decades after the movie release too, Shankar Nag's photo adorns auto rickshaws across Karnataka. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ ""ನಾನೇ ಎಲ್ಲಾ, ನನ್ನಿಂದಾನೆ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಅನ್ನೋದು ರವಿಚಂದ್ರನ್ ಸೋಲಿಗೆ ಕಾರಣ!'-Director Renuka Sharma-Kalamadhyama". YouTube .
  2. ↑ "Kannada filmmaker Vijay Reddy of 'Gandada Gudi' fame passes away at 87". 9 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "A high for city's 'Auto Rajas'". Bangalore Mirror . Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  4. ↑ Sharadhaa, A (5 June 2013). "When autokaarans grab all the limelight". The New Indian Express . Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "ನನ್ನ ಆಸೆ ಹಣ್ಣಾಗಿ - Nanna Aase Hannagi | Kannada HD Video Song | Auto Raja | Shankar Nag | Gayathri". YouTube .
  6. ↑ "Parimalinchu Video Song || Puli Bebbuli Movie || Krishnam Raju,Chiranjeevi,Jayapradha,Radhika". YouTube .
  7. ↑ "Auto Raja's birth anniversary a memorable affair". The Hindu . 10 November 2014. Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  8. ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (29 September 2015). "The iconic Auto Raja". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 1 March 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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