Born on November 7, 1973, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Roja began her career as a television presenter and later transitioned to acting. She made her debut in the Telugu film industry with the movie "Prathap Rudra Devarakonda" in 1991. Her breakthrough role came with the movie "Sivalinga" in 1995, which earned her critical acclaim and recognition.
This movie remains a towering milestone in Telugu high-fantasy history. Roja portrays Princess Padmavathi with a perfect blend of royal grace and emotional vulnerability. Directed by the legendary Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, the film features groundbreaking special effects for its era, memorable musical tracks, and an enduring folklore narrative. Roja's chemistry with Balakrishna helped transform this ambitious project into an overnight box-office phenomenon. Annamayya (1997) Co-stars: Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishnan Director: K. Raghavendra Rao telugu actress roja blue film
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