After a 12-year hiatus from the silver screen to focus entirely on her political duties, Roja made a spectacular return to Tamil cinema in late 2025. She took on a deglamorized, intense role as "Santhanam" in the high-profile Tamil film , produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, with music by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja. Lifestyle and Home: A Glimpse into Her Daily World

Roja’s second act has been defined by her dedication to public service in Andhra Pradesh.

She achieved significant success by serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and subsequently being appointed as the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement in Andhra Pradesh.

: She debuted in the Telugu film Prema Thapassu (1991). Her Tamil debut came in 1992 with the blockbuster Chembaruthi , directed by her future husband, R.K. Selvamani.

Maintaining high energy levels for dual careers in entertainment and public service requires strict discipline.

After leaving TDP, she joined the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in 2009. Her political career came to fruition when she was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Nagari constituency in Andhra Pradesh in 2014 and was re-elected in 2019. Her rise was meteoric; in the 2022 cabinet expansion, she was sworn in as the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement in the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

She began her political journey in the late 1990s.

To combat the high stress of political life, she incorporates yoga and mindfulness practices into her morning routine. The Political Avatar: From Screen Queen to Minister

Roja made her acting debut in with the Telugu film " Prema Thapassu ". However, her breakthrough came in 1992 when she made her Tamil debut with the film " Chembaruthi " (known as Chamanti in Telugu), directed by R.K. Selvamani (who would later become her husband). The movie was a blockbuster and established her as a leading actress in Kollywood.

Roja Selvamani remains an enduring icon. Whether commanding a movie set, anchoring a massive television reality show, or addressing a political rally, her lifestyle is defined by passion, resilience, and an unbreakable bond with her audience.

After joining the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in 2011, she was elected as the MLA for the Nagari constituency in 2014 and again in 2019.