Roja remains a significant figure in the media, often making headlines for her interviews and public appearances. A recent interview by Asianet News went viral, where she opened up about her love affair and personal life for the first time in years, revealing fascinating stories from her past. She is also frequently covered in news for her temple visits and political stances, continuing to be a public figure of great interest.
Her hard work culminated in her appointment as the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement in Andhra Pradesh.
Roja divides her time between her constituency (Nagari, Andhra Pradesh), the state capital (Amaravati/Vijayawada), and her personal home in Chennai. Her Chennai residence is a modern, minimalist apartment, but her Nagari home is more traditional—a sprawling bungalow with a large garden where she grows vegetables like brinjal, tomatoes, and curry leaves. She is an avid reader of Tamil and Telugu literature; her personal library includes works by Bharathidasan and Sri Sri.
Roja’s personal life has remained remarkably stable despite the pressures of two high-intensity careers.
Roja’s chemistry with the top heroes of the 1990s defined an era of Tamil cinema: