From her blockbuster debut to becoming a celebrated television personality and later a politician, Roja’s journey is a fascinating tale of stardom.
Roja's, career is a rare blend of massive commercial success in cinema, a strong resurgence as a television personality, and a serious second career in politics, cementing her legacy in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Roja is widely celebrated for her expressive dance performances and iconic soundtracks. Her popular videos often feature high-energy dance numbers from both Telugu and Tamil cinema.
K. Raghavendra Rao’s biographical devotional film featured Roja in a brief but highly memorable performance as Saluva Narasimha Rayalu’s wife.
An action-packed film that reinforced her popularity among the youth.
– Starring alongside Megastar Chiranjeevi in a triple role.
Roja's popularity transitioned seamlessly to the small screen, where she became a household name for a new generation: Jabardasth Extra Jabardasth
Roja was never an actress who shied away from confrontational dialogues. YouTube compilations of her "mass" dialogue delivery and emotional outbursts remain incredibly popular. Her performance in Subhalagnam (1994), where she plays a greedy wife who literally sells her husband for money, features some of the most dramatic and intensely debated scenes in Telugu cinema. Clips of her confrontation scenes from this movie generate millions of views. 3. Television and Reality Show Clips
– A legendary high-fantasy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, starring opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna. Roja played the memorable role of Princess Padmavati.
Her most popular television appearance is as a long-standing judge on the hit Telugu comedy show Jabardasth and its spin-off Extra Jabardasth on ETV Telugu.
A visual treat with S.V. Krishna Reddy's direction.