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{{Short description|Indian actress and politician}}
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| name                = R. K. Roja
| name                = Roja Selvamani
| image              = Actress Roja.jpg
| image              = Actress Roja.jpg
| caption            = Roja at an interview with [[Sakshi TV]] in 2017
| caption            = Roja at an interview with Sakshi TV
| office              = [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy ministry|Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement]], [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]
| office              = [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy ministry|Minister for Tourism,<br/>Culture and Youth Advancement]]<br/>[[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]
| governor            = [[Biswabhusan Harichandan]]<br/>[[S. Abdul Nazeer]]
| 1blankname          = Chief Minister
| 1blankname          = Chief Minister
| 1namedata          = [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]]
| 1namedata          = [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]]
| term_start          = 11 April 2022
| term_start          = 11 April 2022
| term_end            =  
| term_end            = 4 June 2024
| predecessor        = [[Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao]]
| predecessor        = [[Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao]]
| successor          =  
| successor          = [[Kandula Durgesh]] [[Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy]]
| constituency        = [[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari]]
| office3            = [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation|Chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation]]
| office3            = [[Chairperson]] of [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation]]
| term_start3        = 15 July 2019
| term_start3        = 15 July 2019
| term_end3          = 17 July 2021
| term_end3          = 17 July 2021
| successor3          = Mettu Govinda Reddy
| successor3          = Mettu Govinda Reddy
| office4            = Member of [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| office4            = 1st [[YSRCP|President of YSRCP Women's Wing]]
| term_start4        = 19 June 2014
| term_start4        = 2015
| term_end4          =  
| term_end4          = 2021
| 1blankname4        = Chief Minister
| 1blankname4        = [[YSR Congress Party|YSRCP]] President
| 1namedata4          = {{ubl|[[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]|[[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]]}}
| 1namedata4          = [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]]
| predecessor4        = [[Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu]]
| predecessor4        = '''Office Established'''
| successor4          =  
| successor4          = Pothula Sunitha
| constituency4      = [[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari]]
| office5            = [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Member of Legislative Assembly]]<br/>[[Andhra Pradesh]]
| office5            = President of the [[YSRCP]] Women's Wing
| term_start5        = 19 June 2014
| term_start5        = 2015
| term_end5          = 4 June 2024
| term_end5          =  
| predecessor5        = [[Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu]]
| office6            = President of the [[Telugu Mahila]]
| successor5          = [[Gali Bhanu Prakash]]
| constituency5      = [[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari]]
| office6            = 3rd [[Telugu Mahila|President of Telugu Mahila]]<br/>[[United Andhra Pradesh]]
| term_start6        = 1999
| term_start6        = 1999
| term_end6          = 2009
| term_end6          = 2009
| 1blankname6        = [[Telugu Desam Party|TDP]] President
| 1namedata6          = [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]
| predecessor6        = [[Nannapaneni Rajakumari]]
| successor6          = Shobha Haymavathi
| birth_name          = Sri Latha Reddy<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2020 |title=సినిమాల కోసం పేరు మార్చుకున్న స్టార్‌ హీరోయిన్లు |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/south-heroines-who-changed-their-names-movies-1318532 |access-date=9 January 2021 |website=Sakshi |language=te}}</ref>
| birth_name          = Sri Latha Reddy<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2020 |title=సినిమాల కోసం పేరు మార్చుకున్న స్టార్‌ హీరోయిన్లు |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/south-heroines-who-changed-their-names-movies-1318532 |access-date=9 January 2021 |website=Sakshi |language=te}}</ref>
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|11|17}}
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1972|11|17|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Tirupati]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| birth_place        = [[Chinnagottigallu mandal|Bhakarapeta]], [[Tirupati district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| spouse              = {{marriage|[[R. K. Selvamani]]|2002}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/10230039/roja-selvamani-love-13-years-w.html |title=Tamil Cinema news – 90's favourite tamil actress, she is famous in red clothe movie... Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal |work=Maalaimalar.com |access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref>
| spouse              = {{marriage|[[R. K. Selvamani]]|2002}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/10230039/roja-selvamani-love-13-years-w.html |title=Tamil Cinema news – 90's favourite tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada actress, she is famous in red clothe movie... Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal |work=Maalaimalar.com |access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref>
| party              = [[Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party]]<br/><small>(2011 - present)</small>
| party              = [[Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party]]<br/>(2011 - present)
| otherparty          = [[Telugu Desam Party]]<br/><small>(1998 - 2009)</small><ref>{{Cite web |title=Roja quits TDP, to join Congress soon |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2009/sep/08/roja-quits-tdp-to-join-congress-soon-84424.html |access-date=20 October 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
| otherparty          = [[Telugu Desam Party]]<br/>(1998 - 2009)<br/>
[[Indian National Congress]]<br/>(2009 - 2011)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roja quits TDP, to join Congress soon |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2009/sep/08/roja-quits-tdp-to-join-congress-soon-84424.html |access-date=20 October 2022 |website=The New Indian Express |date=16 May 2012}}</ref>
| children            = 2
| children            = 2
| occupation          = {{hlist|Actress|politician}}
| occupation          = {{hlist|Actress|Politician}}
| website            =
| awards              = [[Nandi Awards]]<br/>[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]<br />[[Cinema Express Awards]]<br/>[[Filmfare Awards]] <br/>
| awards              = [[Nandi Awards]]<br/>[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]<br />[[Cinema Express Awards]]
}}
}}  
 
'''Sri Latha Reddy''' known by her stage name '''Roja''' (born 17 November 1972), is an Indian politician and former actress.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/watch-video-andhra-pradesh-minister-roja-requests-pm-modi-for-selfie-he-obliges |title=Watch Video: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Roja requests PM Modi for selfie, he obliges |work=freepressjournal.in |date=4 July 2022 |access-date=14 July 2022}}</ref> She is currently serving as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. She was a leading actress in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films from 1991 to 2002. She has also acted in a few [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]]-language films.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tv-guide/pradeep-shines-among-ladies-852 |title=Pradeep shines among ladies |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> She won three [[Nandi Awards]] and one [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award]].
'''R. K. Roja Selvamani''' (born '''Sri Latha Reddy'''), is an Indian politician and actress.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/watch-video-andhra-pradesh-minister-roja-requests-pm-modi-for-selfie-he-obliges |title=Watch Video: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Roja requests PM Modi for selfie, he obliges |work=freepressjournal.in |date=4 July 2022 |access-date=14 July 2022}}</ref> She served as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement of [[Andhra Pradesh]] since 11 April 2022 until a [[landslide defeat]] in [[2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2024 assembly elections]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2022 |title=New Minister for Tourism RK Roja vows to make Andhra a tourism hub |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2022/Apr/14/new-minister-for-tourism-rk-roja-vows-to-make-andhra-a-tourism-hub-2441891.html |access-date=16 May 2024 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
 
Roja was born in Bhakarapeta, [[Tirupati]] to Nagaraja Reddy and Lalitha Reddy, she has two brothers by the name of Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramaprasad Reddy. Roja was a leading and established actress in the Indian cinema featuring in multiple [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] and [[Kannada language|Kannada]] films as a leading actress from the 1990s till 2000s and featured in blockbuster films such as ''[[Chembaruthi]]'' (1992), ''[[Sarpayagam]]'' (1992), ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994), ''[[Gadibidi Ganda]]'' (1993) and ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' (1998).


Roja began her political career in 1998 from the [[Telugu Desam Party]] and aligns with the [[YSR Congress Party]] since 2011. She was elected as an [[MLA (India)|MLA]] from [[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] twice in the [[2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2014]] and [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2019]]. She also serves as the YSR Congress Party's state women president. Between 2019 and 2021, Roja served as the chairperson of [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation|APIIC]] [[Andhra Pradesh]]. In 2022, Roja announced she would be leaving the film industry to focus more on her political career as a politician. She also announced that she will no longer be acting in any films.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/actress-roja-becomes-minister-jaganmohan-reddy-jabardust-quitting-movies--tamil-news-311241 |title=Actress Roja officially quits film industry after going to the next level in politics |work=indiaglitz.com |date=11 April 2022 |access-date=11 April 2022}}</ref>
Roja became the [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy ministry|Minister for Tourism Culture and Youth Advancement]] for the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] in April 2022.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Roja was born as Sri Latha Reddy on 17 November 1972 to Nagaraja Reddy and Lalitha in [[Tirupati]], [[Tirupati district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. She was the only girl with two brothers Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramaprasad Reddy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/08230903/srilatha-become-roja-barathira.html |title=Tamil Cinema news – Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal |work=Maalaimalar.com |access-date=24 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411080654/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/08230903/srilatha-become-roja-barathira.html |archivedate=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Later, the family moved to Hyderabad. She got her [[bachelor's degree]] in Political Science from [[Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam|Sri Padmavathi Women's University]], Tirupati. Roja learnt [[Kuchipudi]] and was performing in dance before she entered films.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}
Roja was born as Sri Latha Reddy to Nagaraja Reddy and Lalitha in [[Tirupati]], [[Tirupati district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. She has two brothers, Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramaprasad Reddy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/08230903/srilatha-become-roja-barathira.html |title=Tamil Cinema news – Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal |work=Maalaimalar.com |access-date=24 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411080654/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/08230903/srilatha-become-roja-barathira.html |archive-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Later, the family moved to Hyderabad. She got her [[bachelor's degree]] in Political Science from [[Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam|Sri Padmavathi Women's University]], Tirupati. Roja learnt [[Kuchipudi]] and was performing in dance before she entered films.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}


==Career==
==Career==


===Film career===
===Film career===
Roja entered the film industry with Telugu films. Her first movie was ''Prema Thapassu'' with [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] where the complete movie was shot in Tirupati.
Roja entered the film industry with Telugu film ''[[Prema Thapassu]]'' (1991) with [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]].
 
She was introduced to the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film industry by director [[R. K. Selvamani]] with ''[[Chembaruthi]]'' (1992), along with actor [[Prashanth]]. The movie was a hit and paved way for role in another success, ''[[Suriyan]]'' (1992) with [[Sarath Kumar]]. Both the films established her in Tamil cinema.<ref name="KoffeeWithAnu">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/04/06/stories/2007040601280800.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070410052352/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/04/06/stories/2007040601280800.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 April 2007 |title=Koffee with Anu |date=6 April 2007 |access-date=16 February 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
 
She became known for songs such as "Meloor Maman" in the film ''[[Makkal Aatchi]]'' (1995) with [[Mammootty]] and "Mastana Mastana" in ''[[Raasaiyya]]'' (1995) with [[Prabhu Deva]]. Her performance in films with actors such as [[Rajinikanth]] in ''[[Veera (1994 film)|Veera]]'' (1994), [[Arjun Sarja]] in ''[[Ayudha Poojai]]'' (1996) and [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] in ''[[Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa]]'' (1999) were praised. Roja's major career breakthrough was in the film ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' (1998), directed by [[Vikraman]].
 
In [[Telugu language|Telugu]], she appeared in successful movies like ''[[Mutha Mestri]]'' (1993), ''[[Mugguru Monagallu (1994 film)|Mugguru Monagallu]]'' (1994), ''[[Bhairava Dweepam]]'' (1994), ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994), ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'' (1994), ''[[Subhalagnam]]'' (1994), ''[[Roja]] '' (1994), ''[[Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi]]'' (1996), ''[[Peddannayya]]'' (1997), ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997) and ''[[Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam]]'' (2000)
 
In [[Kannada language|Kannada]], she appeared in successful movies like ''[[Gadibidi Ganda]]'' (1993), ''[[Kalavida]]'' (1997),  ''[[Sundara Kanda]]'' (2001)


She was introduced to the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film industry by director [[R. K. Selvamani]] with ''[[Chembaruthi]]'', along with actor [[Prashanth]]. The movie was a hit and paved way for role in another success, ''[[Suriyan]]'' with [[Sarath Kumar]]. Both the films established her in Tamil cinema.<ref name="KoffeeWithAnu">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/04/06/stories/2007040601280800.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070410052352/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/04/06/stories/2007040601280800.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 April 2007 |title=Koffee with Anu |date=6 April 2007 |access-date=16 February 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> She became known for songs such as "Meloor Maman" in the film ''[[Makkal Aatchi]]'' with [[Mammootty]] and "Mastana Mastana" in ''[[Raasaiyya]]'' with [[Prabhu Deva]]. Her performance in films with actors such as [[Rajinikanth]] in ''[[Veera (1994 film)|Veera]]'', [[Arjun Sarja]] in ''[[Ayudha Poojai]]'' and [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] in ''[[Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa]]'' were praised. Roja's major career breakthrough was in the film ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'', directed by [[Vikraman]]. In [[Telugu language|Telugu]], she appeared in successful movies like ''[[Mutha Mestri]]'', ''[[Mugguru Monagallu (1994 film)|Mugguru Monagallu]]'', ''[[Bhairava Dweepam]]'', ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'', ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'', ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'', ''[[Peddannayya]]'', ''[[Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi]]'', ''[[Subhalagnam]]'', ''[[Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam]]'' and ''[[Kalavida]]''. Her 100th movie was ''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Pottu Amman]]''. Roja later appeared in supporting roles in films like ''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' (2003), ''[[Parijatham (2006 film)|Parijatham]]'' (2006), ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' (2010), ''[[Golimaar (film)|Golimar]]'' (2010), ''[[Mogudu (film)|Mogudu]]'' (2011), ''Kodipunju'' (2011), ''[[Veera (2011 film)|Veera]]'' (2011), ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011) and ''[[Saguni]]'' (2012).
Her 100th movie was ''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Pottu Amman]]'' (2000).
 
Roja later appeared in supporting roles in films like ''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' (2003), ''[[Parijatham (2006 film)|Parijatham]]'' (2006), ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' (2010), ''[[Golimaar (film)|Golimar]]'' (2010), ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011), ''[[Veera (2011 film)|Veera]]'' (2011), ''Kodipunju'' (2011), ''[[Mogudu (film)|Mogudu]]'' (2011) and ''[[Saguni]]'' (2012).


===Political career===
===Political career===
Roja joined [[Telugu Desam Party|Telugu Desam]] in 1999 and was the president of the [[Telugu Mahila]] wing of the Party.<ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/31/stories/2009083150180100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903121735/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/31/stories/2009083150180100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 September 2009 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Roja likely to join Congress |date=31 August 2009}}</ref> She lost the 2009 AP State Elections. In August 2009, she quit TDP and joined [[YSR Congress Party]] when the party was established. In 2014 general elections, she won as an MLA from [[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari assembly constituency]]. She contested once again from Nagari assembly constituency in 2019 election. The results are announced and she won the seat again. She was appointed Chairperson of APIIC in 2020.
Roja joined [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) in 1998 and was the president of the [[Telugu Mahila]] wing of the Party.<ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news |date=31 August 2009 |title=Roja likely to join Congress |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/31/stories/2009083150180100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903121735/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/31/stories/2009083150180100.htm |archive-date=3 September 2009}}</ref> In the [[2004 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]]s, she contested from the [[Nagari Assembly constituency]] but did not emerge victorious. In [[2009 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh|2009 Indian general election]], Roja ran for the [[Chandragiri Assembly constituency]] but faced another defeat, this time against [[Galla Aruna Kumari|Aruna Kumari Galla]]. In the same year she left TDP and joined the [[Indian National Congress]], which was led by [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]] at the time.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 April 2022 |title=Roja's journey from silver screen to Andhra Cabinet |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/rojas-journey-from-silver-screen-to-andhra-cabinet/articleshow/90799447.cms?from=mdr |access-date=17 September 2023 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> Following the passing of Rajasekhara Reddy, his son, [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy|Jagan Mohan Reddy]], decided to part ways with the Congress and established the YSR Congress Party.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roja quits TDP, to join Congress soon |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2009/sep/08/roja-quits-tdp-to-join-congress-soon-84424.html |access-date=17 September 2023 |website=The New Indian Express |date=16 May 2012}}</ref> In response to these developments, Roja made the decision to leave the Congress and joined the YSRCP. In [[2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2014 assembly elections]], she won as an MLA from Nagari assembly constituency. She contested once again from Nagari in [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2019 assembly election]] and won the seat again. In 2020, she assumed the role of Chairperson of [[Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation|APIIC]]. Then, in 2022 she was appointed the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement portfolio.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 April 2022 |title=Actor Roja breaks myth of 'Iron leg' after becoming Andhra minister |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/andhra-pradesh/actor-roja-breaks-myth-iron-leg-after-becoming-andhra-minister-162807 |access-date=17 September 2023 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>


Despite Roja being an active speaker among women MLA's she was suspended from attending the legislative assembly for one year.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/1-yr-suspension-for-MLA-Roja/articleshow/50242256.cms |title=1-yr suspension for MLA Roja |work=The Times of India |date=19 December 2015 |access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="deccanherald.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/518381/actor-roja-suspended-ap-assembly.html |title=Actor Roja suspended from AP Assembly for a year |work=Deccan Herald |date=19 December 2015 |access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> The decision was taken by majority in the legislative house, on 18 December 2015, and by the approval of the Speaker.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref name="deccanherald.com"/> Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leader of the opposition, opposed the suspension. There were several concerns on the procedure followed while suspending Roja. Such doubts made the opposition to move no-trust motion against the speaker.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/YSRC-Gives-No-trust-Notice-against-Speaker/2015/12/24/article3193603.ece |title=YSRC Gives No-trust Notice against Speaker |date=24 December 2015 |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> An issue was raised by the opposition party on how the media clipping, property of the house, released and published on social media without the speaker's approval and the speaker also noted their concern and set up an inquiry to probe the issue further and submit a report by next meeting.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/70298-speaker-to-probe-into-video-footage-leak.html |title=Telugu States Latest News,Andhra Pradesh News Latest, Telangana News Today, Tollywood News Today, Bigg Boss Updates, Hyderabad News, Breaking News, India News, Telugu NRI News &#124; SakshiPost}}</ref>
Despite Roja being an active speaker among women MLAs, she was suspended from attending the legislative assembly for one year.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/1-yr-suspension-for-MLA-Roja/articleshow/50242256.cms |title=1-yr suspension for MLA Roja |work=The Times of India |date=19 December 2015 |access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="deccanherald.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/518381/actor-roja-suspended-ap-assembly.html |title=Actor Roja suspended from AP Assembly for a year |work=Deccan Herald |date=19 December 2015 |access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> The decision was taken by majority in the legislative house, on 18 December 2015, and by the approval of the Speaker.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref name="deccanherald.com"/> Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leader of the opposition, opposed the suspension. There were several concerns on the procedure followed while suspending Roja. Such doubts made the opposition to move no-trust motion against the speaker.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/YSRC-Gives-No-trust-Notice-against-Speaker/2015/12/24/article3193603.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224203513/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/YSRC-Gives-No-trust-Notice-against-Speaker/2015/12/24/article3193603.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 December 2015 |title=YSRC Gives No-trust Notice against Speaker |date=24 December 2015 |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=24 April 2017}}</ref> An issue was raised by the opposition party on how the media clipping, property of the house, released and published on social media without the speaker's approval and the speaker also noted their concern and set up an inquiry to probe the issue further and submit a report by next meeting.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/70298-speaker-to-probe-into-video-footage-leak.html |title=Telugu States Latest News, Andhra Pradesh News Latest, Telangana News Today, Tollywood News Today, Bigg Boss Updates, Hyderabad News, Breaking News, India News, Telugu NRI News &#124; SakshiPost}}</ref>
 
===Electoral history===
====Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly====
{| class="sortable wikitable"
! Year
! <small>Constituency</small>
! colspan="2"|Party
! Votes
! %
! Opponent
! colspan="2"|<small>Opponent Party</small>
! <small>Opponent Votes</small>
! %
! <small>Result</small>
! Margin
! %
|-
! [[2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2024]]
| rowspan="3"|[[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari]]
| {{Party name with color|YSR Congress Party|rowspan=3}}
| 62,794
| 35.17
| rowspan="2"|<small>[[Gali Bhanu Prakash]]</small>
| {{Party name with color|Telugu Desam Party|rowspan=3}}
| 107,797
| 60.38
| {{no2|Lost}}
| -45,003
| -25.21
|-
! [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2019]]
| 80,333
| 47.6
| 77,625
| 46
| {{yes2|Won}}
| 2,708
| 1.6
|-
! [[2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2014]]
| 74,724
| 47.23
| <small>[[Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu]]</small>
| 73,866
| 46.69
| {{yes2|Won}}
| 858
| 0.54
|-
! [[2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2009]]
| [[Chandragiri Assembly constituency|Chandragiri]]
| {{Party name with color|Telugu Desam Party|rowspan=2}}
| 60,962
| 35.68
| <small>[[Aruna Kumari Galla]]</small>
| {{Party name with color|Indian National Congress|rowspan=2}}
| 71,942
| 42.1
| {{no2|Lost}}
| -10,980
| -6.42
|-
! [[2004 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2004]]
| [[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari]]
| 59,867
| 46.39
| <small>Chengareddy Reddyvari</small>
| 65,561
| 50.8
| {{no2|Lost}}
| -5,694
| -4.41
|-
|}


==Other work==
==Other work==
Roja played anchor in a show named ''Modern Mahalakshmi'' before getting replaced by Anasuya. This show was telecasted on [[MAA TV]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Anusuya-to-host-Modern-Mahalaxmi/articleshow/32209549.cms |title=Anusuya to host Modern Mahalaxmi |website=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 March 2014 }}</ref> She is one of the judges for the comedy shows ''[[Jabardasth (TV series)|Jabardasth]]'' and ''[[Extra Jabardasth]]''. This show telecasts on [[ETV Network|E TV]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apnewscorner.com/news/film/details/16208/latest/MLA-Roja-says-she-will-prefer-Jabardasth-over-politics.html |title=MLA Roja says she will prefer Jabardasth over politics – ApNewsCorNer |website=apnewscorner.com |date=11 April 2022}}</ref> She hosted one show for [[Zee Tamizh]] called ''lucka kicka'', which was a huge hit in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/478789004110072449/ |title=Luckka Kickka Season 2 – 03-01-2015 – Zee Tamil Official YouTube Video Luckka Kickka, Popular heroine ROJA is back with a bang hosting the new game… – Trailers and Teaser-Tamil – Pinterest – Teaser and Youtube |website=Pinterest}}</ref>
Roja was the anchor of a show named ''Modern Mahalakshmi'' before getting replaced by Anasuya. This show was telecast on [[MAA TV]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Anusuya-to-host-Modern-Mahalaxmi/articleshow/32209549.cms |title=Anusuya to host Modern Mahalaxmi |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 March 2014}}</ref> She is one of the judges for the comedy shows ''[[Jabardasth (TV series)|Jabardasth]]'' and ''[[Extra Jabardasth]]''. These shows are telecast on [[ETV Network|ETV]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apnewscorner.com/news/film/details/16208/latest/MLA-Roja-says-she-will-prefer-Jabardasth-over-politics.html |title=MLA Roja says she will prefer Jabardasth over politics – ApNewsCorNer |website=apnewscorner.com |date=11 April 2022 |access-date=4 August 2018 |archive-date=24 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624075705/http://www.apnewscorner.com/news/film/details/16208/latest/MLA-Roja-says-she-will-prefer-Jabardasth-over-politics.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> She hosted one show for [[Zee Tamizh]] called ''lucka kicka'', which was a huge hit in [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/478789004110072449/ |title=Luckka Kickka Season 2 – 03-01-2015 – Zee Tamil Official YouTube Video Luckka Kickka, Popular heroine ROJA is back with a bang hosting the new game… – Trailers and Teaser-Tamil – Pinterest – Teaser and Youtube |website=Pinterest}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Roja married Tamil film director [[R. K. Selvamani]] on 21 August 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 August 2002 |title=News Today |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news226.html |access-date=13 September 2022 |website=[[Idlebrain.com|Idlebrain]] |quote=Telugu actress Roja entered nuptial knot with Tamil director Selvamani today (21st August) at Tirumala.}}</ref> The couple have a daughter and a son.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/damsel-distress-ruthless-politician-dramatic-transformation-rk-roja-63461 |title=From 'damsel in distress' to ruthless politician : The dramatic transformation of RK Roja |date=10 June 2017}}</ref>
Roja married Tamil film director [[R. K. Selvamani]] on 21 August 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 August 2002 |title=News Today |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news226.html |access-date=13 September 2022 |website=[[Idlebrain.com|Idlebrain]] |quote=Telugu actress Roja entered nuptial knot with Tamil director Selvamani today (21st August) at Tirumala.}}</ref> The couple has a daughter and a son.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/damsel-distress-ruthless-politician-dramatic-transformation-rk-roja-63461 |title=From 'damsel in distress' to ruthless politician : The dramatic transformation of RK Roja |date=10 June 2017}}</ref>


Roja had a penchant for hairdressing and it was evident as whenever she was on the sets she was seen hairdressing her peers like [[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]], [[Khushbu]], [[Ranjitha]] and [[Mumtaj|Mumtaz]] to name a few.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} According to [[Ramya Krishna]], her friend and co-star, Roja is one of the few artists who can do their makeup themselves.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} Actress Mumtaz in an interview praised Roja's willingness and egoless attitude when she did her hair and make-up during a Singapore Film Show in 2003.<ref>"http://www.8pmnews.com/index.php/news/headlines/happy-birthday-to-roja-selvamani"</ref>
Roja had a penchant for hairdressing and it was evident as whenever she was on the sets she was seen hairdressing her peers like [[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]], [[Khushbu Sundar|Khushbu]], [[Ranjitha]] and [[Mumtaj|Mumtaz]] to name a few.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} According to [[Ramya Krishna]], [[Soundarya]], [[Nagma]], [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]], [[Meena (actress)|Meena]], her friends and co-stars, Roja is one of the few artists who can do their makeup themselves.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}


==Filmography==
==Filmography==


===Tamil cinema===
===Tamil cinema===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Notes
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" |1992 || ''[[Chembaruthi]]'' || Chembaruthi ||
|rowspan="2" |1992 || ''[[Chembaruthi]]'' || Chembaruthi || Tamil Debut
|-
|-
| ''[[Suriyan]]'' || Usha ||
| ''[[Suriyan]]'' || Usha ||
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| ''[[Indhu]]'' || Indhu ||
| ''[[Indhu]]'' || Indhu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Veera (1994 film)|Veera]]'' || Rooba ||  
| ''[[Veera (1994 film)|Veera]]'' || Rubakala ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sarigamapadani]]'' || Archana ||
| ''[[Sarigamapadani]]'' || Archana ||
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| ''[[Asuran (1995 film)|Asuran]]'' || Parvathi ||
| ''[[Asuran (1995 film)|Asuran]]'' || Parvathi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Raasaiyya]]'' || Anita ||  
| ''[[Raasaiyya]]'' || Anitha ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Makkal Aatchi]]'' || Sarasu ||
| ''[[Makkal Aatchi]]'' || Sarasu ||
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| ''[[Tamizh Selvan]]'' || Fathima ||
| ''[[Tamizh Selvan]]'' || Fathima ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="5" |1997 || ''[[Vallal]]'' || Roja ||
|rowspan="5" |1997 || ''[[Vallal]]'' || Madhavi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Adimai Changili]]'' || Senthamarai ||
| ''[[Adimai Changili]]'' || Senthamarai ||
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| ''[[Arasiyal]]'' || Supriya ||
| ''[[Arasiyal]]'' || Supriya ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="5" |1998 || ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' || Radha  || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/highlights/2000pa2/2000-2.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070404023849/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/highlights/2000pa2/2000-2.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 April 2007 |title=dinakaran |date=4 April 2007}}</ref><ref name="rrtd.nic.in">http://rrtd.nic.in/Film%20Bulletin-July.html {{Dead link|date=August 2022}}</ref><br />[[Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil]]
|rowspan="5" |1998 || ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' || Radha  || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/highlights/2000pa2/2000-2.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070404023849/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/highlights/2000pa2/2000-2.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 April 2007 |title=dinakaran |date=4 April 2007}}</ref><ref name="rrtd.nic.in">{{Cite web |url=http://rrtd.nic.in/Film%20Bulletin-July.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=11 May 2017 |archive-date=30 April 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030430210643/http://rrtd.nic.in/Film%20Bulletin-July.html |url-status=dead}}</ref><br />[[Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil]]
|-
|-
| ''[[En Aasai Rasave]]'' || Nagajyoti ||
| ''[[En Aasai Rasave]]'' || Nagajyoti ||
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| ''[[Kaadhal Kavithai]]'' || Herself || Special appearance
| ''[[Kaadhal Kavithai]]'' || Herself || Special appearance
|-
|-
|rowspan="9" |1999 || ''[[Housefull (1999 film)|Housefull]]'' || Writer ||
|rowspan="9" |1999 || ''[[House Full (1999 film)|House Full]]'' || Writer ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Chinna Raja]]'' || Radha  ||
| ''[[Chinna Raja]]'' || Radha  ||
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| ''[[Azhagarsamy]]'' || Suja ||
| ''[[Azhagarsamy]]'' || Suja ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="8" |2000 || ''[[Thirunelveli (film)|Thirunelveli]]'' || Thulasi's former lover ||
|rowspan="8" |2000 || ''[[Thirunelveli (film)|Thirunelveli]]'' || Kattazhagi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Eazhaiyin Sirippil]]'' || Saroja ||
| ''[[Eazhaiyin Sirippil]]'' || Saroja ||
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| ''[[Puratchikkaaran]]'' || Kanimozhi ||
| ''[[Puratchikkaaran]]'' || Kanimozhi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Independence Day (2000 film)|Independence Day]]'' || ||
| ''[[Independence Day (2000 film)|Independence Day]]'' || Asha||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Pottu Amman]]'' || Durga ||
| ''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Pottu Amman]]'' || Durga ||100th film
|-
|-
|rowspan="9" |2001 || ''[[Looty]]'' || Geetha ||
|rowspan="9" |2001 || ''[[Looty]]'' || Geetha ||
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|rowspan="2" |2002 || ''[[Angala Parameswari]]'' || [[Parvati]] ||
|rowspan="2" |2002 || ''[[Angala Parameswari]]'' || [[Parvati]] ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Shakalaka Baby (film)|Shakalaka Baby]]'' || Shenbagam (Shakalaka Baby) ||
| ''Shakalaka Baby'' || Shenbagam (Shakalaka Baby) ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" |2003 || ''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' || Sivagami ||
|rowspan="2" |2003 || ''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' || Sivagami ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Success (2003 film)|Success]]'' || Raadhika ||
| ''[[Success (2003 film)|Success]]'' || Radhika ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" |2005 || ''[[Maayavi]]'' || Herself || Special appearance
|rowspan="2" |2005 || ''[[Maayavi]]'' || Herself || Special appearance
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|2013 || ''[[Masani (film)|Masani]]'' || Rajeshwari ||
|2013 || ''[[Masani (film)|Masani]]'' || Rajeshwari ||
|-
|-
|2014 || ''[[Apple Penne]]'' || Hamsavalli ||  
|2014 || ''[[Apple Penne]]'' || Hamsavalli || 125 th film
|-
|-
|rowspan="3" |2015 || ''[[Killadi]]'' || Angayarkanni ||  
|rowspan="3" |2015 || ''[[Killadi]]'' || Angayarkanni ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Pulan Visaranai 2]]'' || Saranya ||  
| ''[[Pulan Visaranai 2]]'' || Saranya ||
|-
|-
| ''[[En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015 film)|En Vazhi Thani Vazhi]]'' || Renuka Devi ||  
| ''[[En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015 film)|En Vazhi Thani Vazhi]]'' || Renuka Devi ||  
|-
| 2026 || '' Lenin Pandiyan '' || Santhanam ||
|}
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! Notes
|-  
|-  
|rowspan="2" |1991 ||''[[Prema Thapassu]]''|| Muthyalu ||
|rowspan="2" |1991 ||''[[Prema Thapassu]]''|| Muthyalu || Telugu Debut
|-  
|-  
|''[[Sarpayagam]]''|| Anupama || Special Jury-Nandi Award
|''[[Sarpayagam]]''|| Anupama || Special Jury-Nandi Award
|-  
|-  
|rowspan="3" |1992 ||''[[Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi]]''|| Manga ([[Durga]]) ||
|rowspan="3" |1992 ||''[[Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi]]''|| Manga(Durga) ||
|-
|''Atta Sommu Alludi Daanam''|| Baby ||
|-
|''Prema Vijetha''|| ||
|-
| rowspan="6" |1993 ||''[[Rakshana]]''|| Special appearance ||Ghallu Mamdi Basu Song||
|-
|-
|''Attaku Koduku Mamaku Alludu''|| Roja ||
|''Attaku Koduku Mamaku Alludu''|| Roja ||
|-
|-
|''Prema Vijetha''|| ||
|''Illu Pelli'' || ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="4" |1993 ||''[[Rakshana]]''|| Special appearance ||
|''Nakshatra Poratam'' || ||
|-   
|''Atta Sommu Alludi Daanam''|| Baby ||
|-
|-
|''Moggudugaru''|| Roja ||
|''Moggudugaru''|| Roja ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mutha Mestri]]''||  Kalpana||
|''[[Mutha Mestri]]''||  Kalpana (Durga)||
|-
|-
|rowspan="8" |1994 ||''[[Mugguru Monagallu (1994 film)|Mugguru Monagallu]]''|| Seetha ||  
|rowspan="8" |1994 ||''[[Mugguru Monagallu (1994 film)|Mugguru Monagallu]]''|| Seetha (Roja Ramani) ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Bhairava Dweepam]]''||Princess Padmavathi ||
|''[[Bhairava Dweepam]]''||Princess Padmavathi (Roja Ramani)|| [[Nandi Award for Best Actress]]
|-
|-
|''[[Gandeevam]]''|| Roja ||
|''[[Gandeevam]]''|| Roja ||
|-
|-
|''[[Bobbili Simham]]''|| Krishnaveni ([[Saritha]]) ||
|''[[Bobbili Simham]]''|| Krishnaveni ([[Saritha]])
|-
|-
|''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]''|| Chandi ||Nandi award for Best Supporting Actress
|''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]''|| Chandi || [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress]]
|-
|-
|''[[Police Brothers]]''|| Kanaka Durga ||
|''[[Police Brothers]]''|| Kanaka Durga ||
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|-
|rowspan="7" |1995 ||''[[Big Boss (film)|Big Boss]]''|| Roja (Roja Ramani) ||
|rowspan="7" |1995 ||''[[Big Boss (film)|Big Boss]]''|| Roja (Roja Ramani) ||
|-
|''Illu Pelli''|| Vani ||
|-
|-
|''[[Maatho Pettukoku]]''|| Lata ||
|''[[Maatho Pettukoku]]''|| Lata ||
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|-
|-
|''Telugu Veera Levara''|| Talupulamma ||
|''Telugu Veera Levara''|| Talupulamma ||
|-
|''[[Vajram (1995 film)|Vajram]]''||Kuali ||
|-
|-
|''[[Pokiri Raja]]''|| Chandramukhi ||
|''[[Pokiri Raja]]''|| Chandramukhi ||
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|rowspan="3" |1996 ||''[[Topi Raja Sweety Roja]]''|| Roja ||
|rowspan="3" |1996 ||''[[Topi Raja Sweety Roja]]''|| Roja ||
|-
|-
|''[[Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam]]''||Draupadi ||
|''[[Rayudugaru Nayudugaru]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Vajram (1995 film)|Vajram]]''||Kuali ||
|''[[Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam]]''|| [[Draupadi]](Roja Ramani) ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="3" |1997 ||''[[Peddannayya]]''|| Seeta ||
|rowspan="4" |1997 ||''[[Peddannayya]]''|| Seeta(Roja Ramani) ||
|-
|-
|''Adavilo Anna''|| Rani ||
|''Adavilo Anna''|| Rani ||
|-
|-
|''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]''|| Saluva Narasimha Rayalu's wife ||
|''Radayatra''||Kasturi ||
|-
|''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]''|| Saluva Narasimha Rayalu's wife(Roja Ramani) ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="5" |1998 ||''[[Sambhavam]]''|| ||
|rowspan="5" |1998 ||''[[Sambhavam]]''|| ||
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|''Pelladi Chupistha''|| ||  
|''Pelladi Chupistha''|| ||  
|-
|-
|''Swarnakka''|| Swarnakka || Nandi award for Best actress
|''Swarnakka''|| Swarnakka || [[Nandi Award for Best Actress]]
|-
|-
|''Vaibhavam''|| ||
|''Vaibhavam''|| ||
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|''[[Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa]]''|| Ragini (Shilpa) ||
|''[[Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa]]''|| Ragini (Shilpa) ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" |2001 ||''[[Family Circus (2001 film)|Family Circus]]''|| Durga ||
|rowspan=3" |2001 || ''[[Railway Coolie]]'' || Lakshmi ||
|-
|''[[Family Circus (2001 film)|Family Circus]]''|| Durga ||
|-
|-
|''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Durga]]''|| Durga ||
|''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Durga]]''|| Durga ||
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|rowspan="5" |2011 ||''[[Parama Veera Chakra]]''|| Movie artist ||
|rowspan="5" |2011 ||''[[Parama Veera Chakra]]''|| Movie artist ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mogudu (film)|Mogudu]]''|| Politician Chamundeshwari || |
|''[[Mogudu (film)|Mogudu]]''|| Politician Chamundeswari || |
|-
|-
|''Kodipunju''|| Sita Ratnam as Tanish's Mother ||  
|''Kodipunju''|| Sita Ratnam as Tanish's Mother ||  
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|2012 ||''[[Lucky (2012 Telugu film)|Lucky]]''|| Lucky's boss ||
|2012 ||''[[Lucky (2012 Telugu film)|Lucky]]''|| Lucky's boss ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="4" |2013 ||''[[Pavitra (2013 film)|Pavitra]]''|| Munna's mother ||{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}
|rowspan="4" |2013 ||''[[Pavitra (2013 film)|Pavitra]]''|| Munna's mother ||
|-
|-
|''[[Jagadguru Adi Shankara|Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara]]''||Goddess Lakshmi ||  
|''[[Jagadguru Adi Shankara|Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara]]''||Goddess Lakshmi ||  
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===Kannada cinema===
===Kannada cinema===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
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! Title
! Title
! Role
! Role
! Notes
! Notes  
|-
|-
| 1993 ||''[[Gadibidi Ganda]]'' || Neelambari || Kannada Debut
|-
| 1994 || ''Arakan''  || Pooja || 
|-
| 1994 || '' Rasika'' || Latha || 
|-
| 1994  ||''Time Bomb '' || || 
|-
| 1994 || '' Kunthi Puthra'' || Usha||
|-
|  1994 ||  Samrat || || 
|-
| 1994 ||'' Jaana'' || Lakshmi ||
|-
| 1995 ||'' Police Power'' || || 
|-
| 1995 ||'' Aata Hudugutta'' || || 
|-
|1996  || ''Isae'' || ||
|-
| 1997 ||''[[Kalavida]]''|| Kavana || 
|-
| 1997 ||'' Mommaga'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1993 ||''[[Gadibidi Ganda]]''|| Neelambari 
| 1997 ||'' Cheluva ''|| ||
|
|-
|-
| 1997 ||''[[Kalavida]]''|| Kavana
| 1999 ||''[[Premotsava]]''|| Bhavana ||
|
|-
|-
| 1999 ||''[[Premotsava]]''|| Bhavana
| 1999 || '' Abhi  ''|| ||
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2000 ||''[[Independence Day (2000 film)|Independence Day]]''||  
| rowspan="2" |2000 ||''[[Independence Day (2000 film)|Independence Day]]''|| ||
|
|-
|-
| ''Bharatha Naari''||
| ''Bharatha Naari''|| ||
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2001 ||''[[Grama Devathe]]''|| Parvati  
| rowspan="2" |2001 ||''[[Grama Devathe]]'' || Parvati ||
|
|-
|-
| ''Sundara Kanda''||
| ''Sundara Kanda''|| ||
|
|-
|-
| 2002 ||''[[Parva (2002 film)|Parva]]''|| Sudha  
| 2002 ||''[[Parva (2002 film)|Parva]]''|| Sudha ||
|
|-
|-
| 2004 ||''[[Maurya (film)|Maurya]]''|| Meena  
| 2004 ||''[[Maurya (film)|Maurya]]''|| Meena ||
|}
|}


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! Notes
! Notes
|-
|-
|1997 ||''[[Gangothri (film)|Gangothri]]''||Nandana Menon ||  
| 1997 ||''[[Gangothri (film)|Gangothri]]''|| Nandana Menon || Malayalam Debut
|-
|-
|2002 ||''[[Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam]]''|| Parvathy ||  
| 2002 ||''[[Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam]]''|| Parvathy ||  
|-
|-
|2015||''[[Jamna Pyari]]''||Neelambari ||
| 2015 ||''[[Jamna Pyari]]''|| Neelambari || 150 th film
|}
|}


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|2014–2015 ||''Race''||rowspan="2" |Host||[[Zee Telugu]]||TV show
|2014–2015 ||''Race''||rowspan="2" |Host||[[Zee Telugu]]||TV show
|-
|-
|2015||''Luckka Kikka : Genes''||[[Tamil language|Tamil]]||[[Zee Tamil]]||TV show
|2015||''Luckka Kikka : Genes''||[[Tamil language|Tamil]]||[[Zee Tamil]]||TV show
|-
|-
|2015||''Ragada : The Ultimate Dance Show''||Judge||rowspan="2" |[[Telugu language|Telugu]]||Tollywood TV Telugu||TV show
|2015||''Ragada : The Ultimate Dance Show''||Judge||rowspan="2" |[[Telugu language|Telugu]]||Tollywood TV Telugu||TV show
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|''Amma Sarileru Nikevvaru''
|''Amma Sarileru Nikevvaru''
|TV Programme
|TV Programme
|}
== Political statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Election results
!Year
!Election
!Constituency
!Party
!Opponent
!Majority
!Result
!{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2004
|[[2004 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]]
|[[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari]]
|[[Telugu Desam Party|TDP]]
|Reddyvari Chenga Reddy([[Indian National Congress|INC]])
| 5,694
|{{lost}}
|Rowspan=2 |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Roja's journey from silver screen to Andhra Cabinet |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/rojas-journey-from-silver-screen-to-andhra-cabinet/articleshow/90799447.cms |access-date=20 October 2022}}</ref>
|-
|2009
|[[2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]]
|[[Chandragiri Assembly constituency|Chandragiri]]
|[[Telugu Desam Party|TDP]]
|[[Aruna Kumari Galla]] ([[Indian National Congress|INC]])
| 10,980
|{{lost}}
|-
|2014
|[[2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]]
|[[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari]]
|[[YSRCP]]
|[[Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu]] ([[Telugu Desam Party|TDP]])
| 858
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nagari Assembly Election Results 2019 Live: Nagari Constituency (Seat) Election Results, Live News. |url=https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2019/andhra-pradesh/nagari-election-result-s01a170/ |access-date=3 February 2022 |website=News18}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]]
|[[Nagari Assembly constituency|Nagari]]
|[[YSRCP]]
|Gali Bhanu Prakash (TDP)
|2,708
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":0"/>
|}
|}


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;[[Nandi Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |work=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]] |access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
;[[Nandi Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |work=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]] |access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] – ''[[Sarpayagam]]'' (1991)<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |work=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]] |access-date=21 August 2020 |language=Telugu}}</ref>
* [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] – ''[[Sarpayagam]]'' (1991)<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |work=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]] |access-date=21 August 2020 |language=Telugu}}</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] – ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] - ''[[Bhairava Dweepam]] ''(1994)
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] – ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |work=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]] |access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] – Swarnakka (1998)<ref name="auto"/>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] – Swarnakka (1998)<ref name="auto"/>


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* 1998 –  Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil – ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/Storyold/112784/ |title=Cinema Express awards presented |date=August 1999}}</ref>
* 1998 –  Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil – ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/Storyold/112784/ |title=Cinema Express awards presented |date=August 1999}}</ref>
;[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Filmfare Award South]]  
;[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Filmfare Award South]]  
* 2010 – Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]] – ''[[Golimaar (film)|Golimaar]]''
* 2010 – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]] – ''[[Golimaar (film)|Golimaar]]''


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 04:30, 18 November 2025


Roja Selvamani
Roja at an interview with Sakshi TV
Minister for Tourism,
Culture and Youth Advancement
Government of Andhra Pradesh
In office
11 April 2022 – 4 June 2024
GovernorBiswabhusan Harichandan
S. Abdul Nazeer
Chief MinisterY. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Preceded byMuttamsetti Srinivasa Rao
Succeeded byKandula Durgesh Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy
Chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation
In office
15 July 2019 – 17 July 2021
Succeeded byMettu Govinda Reddy
1st President of YSRCP Women's Wing
In office
2015–2021
YSRCP PresidentY. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Preceded byOffice Established
Succeeded byPothula Sunitha
Member of Legislative Assembly
Andhra Pradesh
In office
19 June 2014 – 4 June 2024
Preceded byGali Muddu Krishnama Naidu
Succeeded byGali Bhanu Prakash
ConstituencyNagari
3rd President of Telugu Mahila
United Andhra Pradesh
In office
1999–2009
TDP PresidentN. Chandrababu Naidu
Preceded byNannapaneni Rajakumari
Succeeded byShobha Haymavathi
Personal details
Born
Sri Latha Reddy[1]

(1972-11-17) 17 November 1972 (age 53)
Bhakarapeta, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Political partyYuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party
(2011 - present)
Other political
affiliations		Telugu Desam Party
(1998 - 2009)
Indian National Congress
(2009 - 2011)[2]
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2002)
[3]
Children2
Occupation
  • Actress
  • Politician
AwardsNandi Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
Cinema Express Awards
Filmfare Awards

R. K. Roja Selvamani (born Sri Latha Reddy), is an Indian politician and actress.[4] She served as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement of Andhra Pradesh since 11 April 2022 until a landslide defeat in 2024 assembly elections.[5]

Roja was born in Bhakarapeta, Tirupati to Nagaraja Reddy and Lalitha Reddy, she has two brothers by the name of Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramaprasad Reddy. Roja was a leading and established actress in the Indian cinema featuring in multiple Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films as a leading actress from the 1990s till 2000s and featured in blockbuster films such as Chembaruthi (1992), Sarpayagam (1992), Anna (1994), Gadibidi Ganda (1993) and Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998).

Roja became the Minister for Tourism Culture and Youth Advancement for the Government of Andhra Pradesh in April 2022.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Roja was born as Sri Latha Reddy to Nagaraja Reddy and Lalitha in Tirupati, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. She has two brothers, Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramaprasad Reddy.[6] Later, the family moved to Hyderabad. She got her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Sri Padmavathi Women's University, Tirupati. Roja learnt Kuchipudi and was performing in dance before she entered films.[citation needed]

Career[edit | edit source]

Film career[edit | edit source]

Roja entered the film industry with Telugu film Prema Thapassu (1991) with Rajendra Prasad.

She was introduced to the Tamil film industry by director R. K. Selvamani with Chembaruthi (1992), along with actor Prashanth. The movie was a hit and paved way for role in another success, Suriyan (1992) with Sarath Kumar. Both the films established her in Tamil cinema.[7]

She became known for songs such as "Meloor Maman" in the film Makkal Aatchi (1995) with Mammootty and "Mastana Mastana" in Raasaiyya (1995) with Prabhu Deva. Her performance in films with actors such as Rajinikanth in Veera (1994), Arjun Sarja in Ayudha Poojai (1996) and Prabhu in Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa (1999) were praised. Roja's major career breakthrough was in the film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998), directed by Vikraman.

In Telugu, she appeared in successful movies like Mutha Mestri (1993), Mugguru Monagallu (1994), Bhairava Dweepam (1994), Anna (1994), Bobbili Simham (1994), Subhalagnam (1994), Roja (1994), Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi (1996), Peddannayya (1997), Annamayya (1997) and Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (2000)

In Kannada, she appeared in successful movies like Gadibidi Ganda (1993), Kalavida (1997), Sundara Kanda (2001)

Her 100th movie was Pottu Amman (2000).

Roja later appeared in supporting roles in films like Arasu (2003), Parijatham (2006), Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010), Golimar (2010), Kaavalan (2011), Veera (2011), Kodipunju (2011), Mogudu (2011) and Saguni (2012).

Political career[edit | edit source]

Roja joined Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1998 and was the president of the Telugu Mahila wing of the Party.[8] In the 2004 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, she contested from the Nagari Assembly constituency but did not emerge victorious. In 2009 Indian general election, Roja ran for the Chandragiri Assembly constituency but faced another defeat, this time against Aruna Kumari Galla. In the same year she left TDP and joined the Indian National Congress, which was led by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy at the time.[9] Following the passing of Rajasekhara Reddy, his son, Jagan Mohan Reddy, decided to part ways with the Congress and established the YSR Congress Party.[10] In response to these developments, Roja made the decision to leave the Congress and joined the YSRCP. In 2014 assembly elections, she won as an MLA from Nagari assembly constituency. She contested once again from Nagari in 2019 assembly election and won the seat again. In 2020, she assumed the role of Chairperson of APIIC. Then, in 2022 she was appointed the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement portfolio.[11]

Despite Roja being an active speaker among women MLAs, she was suspended from attending the legislative assembly for one year.[12][13] The decision was taken by majority in the legislative house, on 18 December 2015, and by the approval of the Speaker.[12][13] Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leader of the opposition, opposed the suspension. There were several concerns on the procedure followed while suspending Roja. Such doubts made the opposition to move no-trust motion against the speaker.[14] An issue was raised by the opposition party on how the media clipping, property of the house, released and published on social media without the speaker's approval and the speaker also noted their concern and set up an inquiry to probe the issue further and submit a report by next meeting.[15]

Electoral history[edit | edit source]

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly[edit | edit source]

Year Constituency Party Votes % Opponent Opponent Party Opponent Votes % Result Margin %
2024 Nagari YSRCP 62,794 35.17 Gali Bhanu Prakash TDP 107,797 60.38 Lost -45,003 -25.21
2019 80,333 47.6 77,625 46 Won 2,708 1.6
2014 74,724 47.23 Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu 73,866 46.69 Won 858 0.54
2009 Chandragiri TDP 60,962 35.68 Aruna Kumari Galla INC 71,942 42.1 Lost -10,980 -6.42
2004 Nagari 59,867 46.39 Chengareddy Reddyvari 65,561 50.8 Lost -5,694 -4.41

Other work[edit | edit source]

Roja was the anchor of a show named Modern Mahalakshmi before getting replaced by Anasuya. This show was telecast on MAA TV.[16] She is one of the judges for the comedy shows Jabardasth and Extra Jabardasth. These shows are telecast on ETV.[17] She hosted one show for Zee Tamizh called lucka kicka, which was a huge hit in Tamil Nadu.[18]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Roja married Tamil film director R. K. Selvamani on 21 August 2002.[19] The couple has a daughter and a son.[20]

Roja had a penchant for hairdressing and it was evident as whenever she was on the sets she was seen hairdressing her peers like Devayani, Khushbu, Ranjitha and Mumtaz to name a few.[citation needed] According to Ramya Krishna, Soundarya, Nagma, Rambha, Meena, her friends and co-stars, Roja is one of the few artists who can do their makeup themselves.[citation needed]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Tamil cinema[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
1992 Chembaruthi Chembaruthi Tamil Debut
Suriyan Usha
1993 Uzhaippali Vimala
1994 Athiradi Padai Bharathi
Indhu Indhu
Veera Rubakala
Sarigamapadani Archana
1995 Engirundho Vandhan Radha
Raja Muthirai Priya
Asuran Parvathi
Raasaiyya Anitha
Makkal Aatchi Sarasu
Ayudha Poojai Sindhamani
1996 Parambarai Paruvatham
Rajali Rani
Tamizh Selvan Fathima
1997 Vallal Madhavi
Adimai Changili Senthamarai
Pasamulla Pandiyare Revathi
Kadavul Parvathi
Arasiyal Supriya
1998 Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Radha Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress[21][22]
Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil
En Aasai Rasave Nagajyoti
Veeram Vilanja Mannu Village Girl
Pudhumai Pithan Shenbagam
Kaadhal Kavithai Herself Special appearance
1999 House Full Writer
Chinna Raja Radha
Nenjinile Herself Special appearance
Chinna Durai Pushpavalli
Suyamvaram Easwari
Mugam Malini
Ooty Charu
Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa Ragini
Azhagarsamy Suja
2000 Thirunelveli Kattazhagi
Eazhaiyin Sirippil Saroja
Sandhitha Velai Thilaka
Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela Rupini
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai Tamizhselvi
Puratchikkaaran Kanimozhi
Independence Day Asha
Pottu Amman Durga 100th film
2001 Looty Geetha
Nila Kaalam Veni
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala Roja
Super Kudumbam Raakku
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy Meena
Maayan Azhagamma
Veettoda Mappillai Meena
Mitta Miraasu Meenakshi
Kottai Mariamman Kottai Mariamman
2002 Angala Parameswari Parvati
Shakalaka Baby Shenbagam (Shakalaka Baby)
2003 Arasu Sivagami
Success Radhika
2005 Maayavi Herself Special appearance
Karagattakkari
2006 Pasa Kiligal Angayarkanni
Parijatham Sridhar's Mother
Kurukshetram Vaishnavi
2007 Kuttrapathirikai Geetha
Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen Vikranth's mother
2008 Ellam Avan Seyal Jaggubai
2011 Kaavalan Devika Muthu Ramalingam
2012 Saguni Sreedevi's Mother
2013 Masani Rajeshwari
2014 Apple Penne Hamsavalli 125 th film
2015 Killadi Angayarkanni
Pulan Visaranai 2 Saranya
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi Renuka Devi
2026 Lenin Pandiyan Santhanam

Telugu cinema[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role (dubbed voice) Notes
1991 Prema Thapassu Muthyalu Telugu Debut
Sarpayagam Anupama Special Jury-Nandi Award
1992 Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi Manga(Durga)
Atta Sommu Alludi Daanam Baby
Prema Vijetha
1993 Rakshana Special appearance Ghallu Mamdi Basu Song
Attaku Koduku Mamaku Alludu Roja
Illu Pelli
Nakshatra Poratam
Moggudugaru Roja
Mutha Mestri Kalpana (Durga)
1994 Mugguru Monagallu Seetha (Roja Ramani)
Bhairava Dweepam Princess Padmavathi (Roja Ramani) Nandi Award for Best Actress
Gandeevam Roja
Bobbili Simham Krishnaveni (Saritha)
Anna Chandi Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress
Police Brothers Kanaka Durga
Subhalagnam Lata (Roja Ramani)
Roja Bharathi
1995 Big Boss Roja (Roja Ramani)
Maatho Pettukoku Lata
Maya Bazaar Special appearance
Telugu Veera Levara Talupulamma
Vajram Kuali
Pokiri Raja Chandramukhi
Ghatotkachudu Roja
1996 Topi Raja Sweety Roja Roja
Rayudugaru Nayudugaru
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam Draupadi(Roja Ramani)
1997 Peddannayya Seeta(Roja Ramani)
Adavilo Anna Rani
Radayatra Kasturi
Annamayya Saluva Narasimha Rayalu's wife(Roja Ramani)
1998 Sambhavam
Pelladi Chupistha
Swarnakka Swarnakka Nandi Award for Best Actress
Vaibhavam
Mee Aayana Jagratha Sundari
1999 Sultan Revathi
2000 Sammakka Sarakka Sarakka
Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi Geetha (Saritha)
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa Ragini (Shilpa)
2001 Railway Coolie Lakshmi
Family Circus Durga
Durga Durga
2002 Police Sisters ACP Jhansi
2010 Shambo Shiva Shambo Home Minister
Golimaar Arundathi
2011 Parama Veera Chakra Movie artist
Mogudu Politician Chamundeswari
Kodipunju Sita Ratnam as Tanish's Mother
Veera Satya's mother
Sri Rama Rajyam Bhudevi
2012 Lucky Lucky's boss
2013 Pavitra Munna's mother
Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara Goddess Lakshmi
Kamina
D/O Varma

Kannada cinema[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Gadibidi Ganda Neelambari Kannada Debut
1994 Arakan Pooja
1994 Rasika Latha
1994 Time Bomb
1994 Kunthi Puthra Usha
1994 Samrat
1994 Jaana Lakshmi
1995 Police Power
1995 Aata Hudugutta
1996 Isae
1997 Kalavida Kavana
1997 Mommaga
1997 Cheluva
1999 Premotsava Bhavana
1999 Abhi
2000 Independence Day
Bharatha Naari
2001 Grama Devathe Parvati
Sundara Kanda
2002 Parva Sudha
2004 Maurya Meena

Malayalam cinema[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Gangothri Nandana Menon Malayalam Debut
2002 Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam Parvathy
2015 Jamna Pyari Neelambari 150 th film

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Channel Notes
2002–2003 Nathi Enge Pogirathu Sindhu Tamil Star Vijay TV Serial
2004 Uttarayana Jaya Gouri Kannada Udaya TV TV Serial
2010–2013 Modern Mahalakshmi Host Telugu Maa TV TV show
2011 Nachore Judge Zee Telugu TV show
2013–2022 Jabardasth Judge ETV Weekly
2014–2022 Extra Jabardasth Judge Weekly
2014–2015 Race Host Zee Telugu TV show
2015 Luckka Kikka : Genes Tamil Zee Tamil TV show
2015 Ragada : The Ultimate Dance Show Judge Telugu Tollywood TV Telugu TV show
2015–2016 Jabardast 31 : December Celebrations Judge ETV TV Programme
2016 Genes (season 2) Host Tamil Zee Tamil TV show
2016–2017 Racchabanda Host Telugu Gemini TV TV show
2016 Dasara Mahostavam Judge ETV Telugu TV Programme
2017 Pandem Kollu Judge TV Programme
2017 Ugadi 369 Judge TV Programme
2017 Junior Super Stars (season 2) Judge Tamil Zee Tamizh TV show
2017 Weekend with Stars Guest Zee Tamil Talk Show
2017 Konchem Touch Lo Unte Chepta (Season 3) Guest Telugu Zee Telugu TV show
2018 Bathuku Jatka Bandi Host TV show
2018 Aha Naa Pellanta Judge ETV Telugu TV Programme
2018 Rangasthalam Gemini TV TV Dance Show
2019 Lollupa Host Tamil Sun TV TV Programme
2019 Tasmath Jagratha Telugu Gemini TV Crime Patrol
2020 Amma Sarileru Nikevvaru TV Programme

Awards[edit | edit source]

Nandi Awards[23]
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Cinema Express Awards
Filmfare Award South

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "సినిమాల కోసం పేరు మార్చుకున్న స్టార్‌ హీరోయిన్లు". Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 30 September 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Roja quits TDP, to join Congress soon". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  3. ↑ "Tamil Cinema news – 90's favourite tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada actress, she is famous in red clothe movie... Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal". Maalaimalar.com. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Watch Video: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Roja requests PM Modi for selfie, he obliges". freepressjournal.in. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  5. ↑ "New Minister for Tourism RK Roja vows to make Andhra a tourism hub". The New Indian Express. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Tamil Cinema news – Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal". Maalaimalar.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  7. ↑ "Koffee with Anu". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 6 April 2007. Archived from the original on 10 April 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
  8. ↑ "Roja likely to join Congress". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 31 August 2009. Archived from the original on 3 September 2009.
  9. ↑ "Roja's journey from silver screen to Andhra Cabinet". The Economic Times. 12 April 2022. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Roja quits TDP, to join Congress soon". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  11. ↑ "Actor Roja breaks myth of 'Iron leg' after becoming Andhra minister". The News Minute. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "1-yr suspension for MLA Roja". The Times of India. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Actor Roja suspended from AP Assembly for a year". Deccan Herald. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  14. ↑ "YSRC Gives No-trust Notice against Speaker". The New Indian Express. 24 December 2015. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  15. ↑ "Telugu States Latest News, Andhra Pradesh News Latest, Telangana News Today, Tollywood News Today, Bigg Boss Updates, Hyderabad News, Breaking News, India News, Telugu NRI News | SakshiPost".
  16. ↑ "Anusuya to host Modern Mahalaxmi". The Times of India. 17 March 2014.
  17. ↑ "MLA Roja says she will prefer Jabardasth over politics – ApNewsCorNer". apnewscorner.com. 11 April 2022. Archived from the original on 24 June 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  18. ↑ "Luckka Kickka Season 2 – 03-01-2015 – Zee Tamil Official YouTube Video Luckka Kickka, Popular heroine ROJA is back with a bang hosting the new game… – Trailers and Teaser-Tamil – Pinterest – Teaser and Youtube". Pinterest.
  19. ↑ "News Today". Idlebrain. 23 August 2002. Retrieved 13 September 2022. Telugu actress Roja entered nuptial knot with Tamil director Selvamani today (21st August) at Tirumala.
  20. ↑ "From 'damsel in distress' to ruthless politician : The dramatic transformation of RK Roja". 10 June 2017.
  21. ↑ "dinakaran". 4 April 2007. Archived from the original on 4 April 2007.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 April 2003. Retrieved 11 May 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  23. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh (in Telugu). Retrieved 21 August 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  25. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  26. ↑ "Dinakaran". Archived from the original on 4 April 2007.
  27. ↑ "Cinema Express awards presented". August 1999.

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