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Roja Selvamani , born Sri Latha Reddy, is a distinguished Indian actress and politician primarily known for her dominant presence in the 1990s Tamil and Telugu film industries. She made her Tamil debut in the blockbuster Chembaruthi (1992) and went on to star in over 100 films within a decade. Tamil Filmography Highlights

Roja collaborated with nearly all leading Tamil stars of her era, including Rajinikanth, Prabhu, and Sarath Kumar. Film Title Notable Co-Stars Chembaruthi Chembaruthi Sarath Kumar Uzhaippali Rajinikanth Rajinikanth, Meena Prabhu Deva Makkal Aatchi Ayudha Poojai Sindhamani Arjun Sarja Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Karthik, Ajith Kumar Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa Pottu Amman Venu (100th film) Vijay, Asin Popular Videos and Songs

Roja's expressive performances and dance skills made her a mainstay on musical countdowns.

1997

  • Raman Abdullah
  • Periya Thambi
  • Porkkaalam
  • Arunachalam – Another Rajinikanth blockbuster.

5. Sakthi and Rajakumaran (Mid-90s)

  • Why it matters: These films solidified her pairing with actor Sarathkumar (whom she later married). Their real-life chemistry translated into box office gold.

Popular Videos That Still Trend on Social Media

While full movies are great, Roja has seen a massive resurgence in the YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reel era. Here are the specific video clips that are trending right now:

Introduction

For those who grew up watching 1990s Tamil cinema, the name Roja evokes instant nostalgia. Born Roja Selvamani (now often credited as Roja), she was one of the most sought-after actresses of her era, known for her expressive eyes, spontaneous smile, and powerful screen presence. While she acted in multiple South Indian languages (Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada), her Tamil filmography remains iconic.

Today, she has successfully transitioned into politics as a member of the YSR Congress Party and a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Andhra Pradesh. However, for cinema lovers, she remains the bubbly, fierce, and graceful heroine of numerous blockbusters.

This article provides a complete filmography of Roja’s Tamil films and curates the most popular videos that continue to rack up millions of views on YouTube.