Roja biography
Roja is an Indian politician and film actress, born on 17 November 1972 in Tirupati.
Roja's screen career began in 1992 with Suriyan, playing Usha.
Roja has appeared in 97 films and 23 television or streaming titles across Telugu cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are Lenin Pandiyan (2026), Anbe Diana (2026), Pulan Visaranai 2 (2015).
Honours include Nandi Award.
- Also known as
- R. K. Roja
- Born
- 17 November 1972 (age 53)
- Birthplace
- Tirupati
- Work
- Actor, Politician, Screenwriter, Television actor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Telugu cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema
- Awards
- Nandi Award
Roja filmography
97 films and 23 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lenin Pandiyan | Sandhanam | ||
| 2026 | Anbe Diana | Sarala | ||
| 2015 | Pulan Visaranai 2 | Saranya | ||
| 2015 | Killadi | Angayarkanni | ||
| 2015 | Jamna Pyari | Neelambari | 150 th film | |
| 2015 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Renuka Devi | ||
| 2013 | Pavitra | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Masani | Rajeshwari | ||
| 2013 | Apple Penne | Hamsavalli | ||
| 2012 | Saguni | Sreedevi's Mother | ||
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Mogudu | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Devika Muthu Ramalingam | ||
| 2010 | Golimaar | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Ellam Avan Seyal | Jaggubai | ||
| 2007 | Kuttrapathirikai | Geetha | ||
| 2007 | Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen | Adhikesavan's mother | ||
| 2006 | Pasa Kiligal | Angayarkanni | ||
| 2006 | Parijatham | Sridhar's Mother | ||
| 2006 | Kurukshetram | Vaishnavi | ||
| 2005 | Karagattakkari | |||
| 2004 | Maurya | Meena | ||
| 2003 | Arasu | Sivagami | ||
| 2003 | Success | Radhika | ||
| 2002 | Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam | Parvathy |
Show all 97 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Angala Parameswari | Parvati | ||
| 2002 | Shakalaka Baby | Shenbagam (Shakalaka Baby) | ||
| 2002 | Parva | Sudha | ||
| 2001 | Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja | ||
| 2001 | Mitta Miraasu | Meenakshi | ||
| 2001 | Kottai Mariamman | Kottai Mariamman | ||
| 2001 | Family Circus | Telugu | ||
| 2001 | Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Meena | ||
| 2001 | Veettoda Mappillai | Meena | ||
| 2001 | Super Kudumbam | Raakku | ||
| 2001 | Sundara Kanda | |||
| 2001 | Nila Kaalam | Veni | ||
| 2001 | Maayan | Azhagamma | ||
| 2001 | Looty | Geetha | ||
| 2001 | Grama Devathe | Parvati | ||
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Saroja | ||
| 2000 | Thirunelveli | Kattazhagi | ||
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | Thilaka | ||
| 2000 | Puratchikkaaran | Kanimozhi | ||
| 2000 | Pottu Amman | Durga | 100th film | |
| 2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Tamizhselvi | ||
| 2000 | Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela | Rupini | ||
| 2000 | Independence Day | Asha | ||
| 2000 | Bharatha Naari | |||
| 1999 | Sultan | Telugu | ||
| 1999 | Mugham | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Chinna Raja | Radha | ||
| 1999 | Chinna Durai | Pushpavalli | ||
| 1999 | Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Ragini | ||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Easwari | ||
| 1999 | Premotsava | Bhavana | ||
| 1999 | Ooty | Charu | ||
| 1999 | Mugam | Malini | ||
| 1999 | House Full | Writer | ||
| 1999 | Azhagarsamy | Suja | ||
| 1998 | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | Radha | ||
| 1998 | En Aasai Rasave | Nagajyoti | ||
| 1998 | Veeram Vilanja Mannu | Village Girl | ||
| 1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | Shenbagam | ||
| 1997 | Peddannayya | Telugu | ||
| 1997 | Kadavul | Parvathi | ||
| 1997 | Annamayya | Telugu | ||
| 1997 | Adimai Changili | Senthamarai | ||
| 1997 | Vallal | Madhavi | ||
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | Revathi | ||
| 1997 | Kalavida | Kavana | ||
| 1997 | Gangothri | Nandana Menon | Malayalam Debut | |
| 1997 | Arasiyal | Supriya | ||
| 1996 | Tamizh Selvan | Fathima | ||
| 1996 | Rajali | Rani | ||
| 1996 | Parambarai | Paruvatham | ||
| 1995 | Asuran | Parvathi | ||
| 1995 | Raja Muthirai | Priya | ||
| 1995 | Pokiri Raja | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Makkal Aatchi | Sarasu | ||
| 1995 | Ghatotkachudu | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Big Boss | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Raasaiyya | Anitha | ||
| 1995 | Engirundho Vandhan | Radha | ||
| 1995 | Ayudha Poojai | Sindhamani | ||
| 1994 | Mugguru Monagallu | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Shubha Lagnam | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Indhu | Indhu | ||
| 1994 | Bobbili Simham | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Bhairava Dweepam | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Athiradi Padai | Bharathi | ||
| 1994 | Veera | Rubakala | ||
| 1994 | Sarigamapadani | Archana | ||
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Vimala | ||
| 1993 | Gadibidi Ganda | Neelambari | Kannada Debut | |
| 1992 | Chembaruthi | Chembaruthi | Tamil Debut | |
| 1992 | Suriyan | Usha |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cooku with Comali season 7 | Judge | Star Vijay | TV cooking-comedy show |
| 2020 | Amma Sarileru Nikevvaru | Host | Gemini TV | TV Programme |
| 2019 | Tasmath Jagratha | Host | Gemini TV | Crime Patrol |
| 2019 | Lollupa | Host | Sun TV | TV Programme |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Judge | Gemini TV | TV Dance Show |
| 2018 | Bathuku Jatka Bandi | Host | Zee Telugu | TV show |
| 2018 | Aha Naa Pellanta | Judge | ETV Telugu | TV Programme |
| 2017 | Ugadi 369 | Judge | ETV Telugu | TV Programme |
| 2017 | Pandem Kollu | Judge | ETV Telugu | TV Programme |
| 2017 | Junior Super Stars (season 2) | Judge | Zee Tamizh | TV show |
| 2016 | Racchabanda | Host | Gemini TV | TV show |
| 2016 | Genes (season 2) | Host | Zee Tamil | TV show |
| 2016 | Dasara Mahostavam | Judge | ETV Telugu | TV Programme |
| 2015 | Ragada : The Ultimate Dance Show | Judge | Tollywood TV Telugu | TV show |
| 2015 | Luckka Kikka : Genes | Host | Zee Tamil | TV show |
| 2015 | Jabardast 31 : December Celebrations | Judge | ETV | TV Programme |
| 2014 | Race | Host | Zee Telugu | TV show |
| 2014 | Extra Jabardasth | Judge | ETV | Weekly |
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Judge | ETV | Weekly |
| 2011 | Nachore | Judge | Zee Telugu | TV show |
| 2010 | Modern Mahalakshmi | Host | Maa TV | TV show |
| 2004 | Uttarayana | Jaya Gouri | Udaya TV | TV Serial |
| 2002 | Nathi Enge Pogirathu | Sindhu | Star Vijay | TV Serial |