Roja’s career saw a massive resurgence in popularity with her role as a judge on the ETV show Jabardasth .

Her first step into the limelight was the , in which she played Sobhan Babu’s daughter and which earned her the Nandi Special Jury Award. However, it was her full-fledged debut opposite Rajendra Prasad in Prema Thapassu (1991) that introduced audiences to the talented actress who would captivate South Indian cinema for years to come.

): Known for her energetic special appearance in this hit song.

Roja entered the film industry with the 1991 Telugu film Prema Thapassu , directed by Dr. N. Siva Prasad. However, it was her transition into Tamil cinema that truly catalyzed her stardom. Legendary director R.K. Selvamani cast her in the action-thriller Chembaruthi (1992) alongside Prashanth. The film was a massive commercial success and established Roja as a household name overnight.