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 C. Jayaram 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. This film is considered as the one of the best romance films in Kannada cinema and has a cult status. The film was significant in heightening the stardom of Shankar Nag.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3] Four decades after the movie release too, Shankar Nag's photo adorns auto rickshaws across Karnataka.[4]
Shankar Nag Photo on Auto in Bengaluru
References
^"A high for city's 'Auto Rajas'". Bangalore Mirror. from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
^Sharadhaa, A (5 June 2013). "When autokaarans grab all the limelight". The New Indian Express. from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
^"Auto Raja's birth anniversary a memorable affair". The Hindu. 10 November 2014. from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
^Khajane, Muralidhara (29 September 2015). "The iconic Auto Raja". The Hindu. from the original on 1 March 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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