R. K. Roja

Roja Selvamani has not only made her mark in the world of cinema but has also made a huge impact in politics.

She subsequently decided to change her political allegiance and became a member of the YSR Congress Party in 2009 after quitting the TDP in 2008. She has been twice elected a member of the legislative assembly from Nagari constituency in the years 2014 and 2019.

She held the position of APIIC chairperson (2019-21), and then she was given the ministerial portfolio of tourism, culture & youth advancement in Andhra Pradesh as of April 2022.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 11:05:56 AM [IST]

R. K. Roja Biography

Born in the holy city of India Tirupati in 1972, Roja is a well-known actress in southern India. She learned Kuchipudi after graduating from Padmavati Women`s University, Tirupati.

She made her breakthrough in the film industry through the `Prema Thapassu' movie opposite veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad. Interestingly this film was shot in her birthplace Tirupati. Roja was introduced to Tamil film Industry by her husband, R.K. Selvamani, the then-popular film director.

She started her political career with TDP (Telugu Desam Party) and contested the 2004 and 2009 assembly elections from the Nagari constituency. She later joined the YSR (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu) congress party, subsequently contested from the same constituency, and tasted her first victory in 2014.

She is presently the President of the YSR party women's wing. She also holds the portfolio of the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement in the government of Andhra Pradesh since 2022.

R. K. Roja Personal Life

Full Name	R. K. Roja
Date of Birth	17 Nov 1972 (Age 53)
Place of Birth	Tirupati
Party Name	Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party
Education	12th Pass
Profession	Actress, Politician, TV Host, Film Producer
Father's Name	Nagaraja Reddy
Mother's Name	Lalita
Spouse's Name	R.K.Selvamani
Spouse's Profession	Film Director
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

R. K. Roja Net Worth

Net Worth

₹11.94 CRORE

ASSETS

₹13.79 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.85 CRORE

Education Qualification of R. K. Roja

She qualified Intermediate from Padmavathi Women's College Tirupathi in 1989.

Interesting Facts about R. K. Roja

She acted in more than 100 films in all four languages of southern India, namely Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Political Timeline of R. K. Roja

2019 - Incumbent : She is a member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing the Nagari constituency.
2015 - Incumbent : She got appointed as the President of the YSRCP Women's Wing.
2014 - 2019 : Roja contested from Nagari constituency as a YSR congress candidate and won over her opponent by a margin of 858 votes.
2009 : She joined YSR congress Party.
2009 : Contested from Nagari Constituency as a TDP candidate and got defeated.
2004 : She contested From Nagari constituency as a TDP candidate and was defeated by congress candidate Chengareddy Reddyvari.
1999 : Roja joined Telugu Desam Party and was elected as the president of the Telugu Mahila wing of the Party.
11 April 2022 - Incumbent : She holds the portfolio of the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement in the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

R. K. Roja Early Life

1997: Debut in Malayalam film industry through 'Gangotri' movie.
1993: Debut in the Kannada film industry through the movie Gadibidi Ganda'.
1992: Debut in Tamil film Industry through the film 'Chembaruthi'.
1991: Debut in the Telugu Film industry through the film `Prema Thapassu'. The complete movie was shot in Tirupati.

R. K. Roja Achievements

She was the recipient of the Nandi Award and Tamil state film awards as an actress.
She also received Best Television Anchor from Maa TV.

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