Roja Selvamani

Politician

Indian Tirupati, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/11/1972
Age53 years
BirthplaceTirupati, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh

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Bio/Wiki

Birth nameSri Latha Reddy
Also Known AsR. K. Roja

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm (5' 5")
Weight70 kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySri Padmavathi Women's University
Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in Political Science from Sri Padmavathi Women's University, Tirupati

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteReddy

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsR. K. Selvamani (Film director)
Marriage Date21/08/2002
SpouseR. K. Selvamani (Film director)

Family

FatherNagaraja Reddy
MotherLalitha Reddy
SiblingsBrother: Kumaraswamy Reddy, Brother: Ramaprasad Reddy
SpouseR. K. Selvamani (Film director)
ChildrenSon: Krishna Lohith Selvamani, Daughter: Anshumalika Selvamani

Career

Political PartyYuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party
Political Journey
  • 1999: Joined Telugu Desam Party
  • 2004: Contested and lost elections as a TDP candidate
  • 2009: Contested and lost elections as a TDP candidate
  • 2009: Joined Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party
  • 2014: Contested and won elections as a YSR Congress candidate
  • 2015: Became President of YSRCP Women's Wing
  • 2019: Contested and won elections from Nagari constituency
  • 2020: Became Chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation
  • 2022: Appointed as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 1991: Special Jury Award for the Telugu film Sarpayagam at the Nandi Awards
  • 1994: Best Supporting Actress for the Telugu film Anna at the Nandi Awards
  • 1998: Best Actress for the Telugu film Swarnakka at the Nandi Awards
  • 1998: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for the Tamil film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
  • 1998: Cinema Express Award for Best Actress for the Tamil film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
  • 2010: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Telugu film Golimaar
  • 2018: Evergreen Heroine Award at the ZEE Telugu Apsara Awards
Former ProfessionActress (1991-2002)
Acting Career SummaryLeading actress in Telugu and Tamil cinema, appeared in over 150 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. Notable for being the only actress in the 1990s to appear in 100 films in 10 years.
Notable Films
  • Prema Thapassu (1991) - Telugu debut with Rajendra Prasad
  • Chembaruthi - Tamil debut with Prashanth
  • Suriyan - with Sarath Kumar
  • Makkal Aatchi - with Rajinikanth
  • Raasaiyya - with Prabhu Deva

Favourites

ActorRajinikanth
FilmDhalapathi (1991)
Travel Destination(s)Kerala, Goa
CuisineSouth Indian

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mahindra XUV-500 worth 18 Lacs
  • Ford Endeavor 2007 worth 14 Lacs
  • Chevrolet Cruze 2017 worth 20 Lacs
  • Fortuner Car 2018 worth 28 lacs
  • Mahindra Scorpio 2015 worth 12 Lacs
  • Chevrolet Cruze worth 15 Lacs
Bike CollectionHonda Splender

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Roja Selvamani entered politics in 1999 and in 2022, she became the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Her acting career began in the early 1990s, starring in various Telugu and Tamil movies.
3. Roja Selvamani is skilled in the art of Kuchipudi dance.
4. She has been honored with multiple awards for her performances.
5. Roja Selvamani is active on social media platforms and has a notable following.
6. Her debut Telugu film Prema Thapassu was shot entirely in her birthplace Tirupati.
7. She appeared in over 100 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages during the 1990s.
8. She appeared in over 150 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages during her acting career.
9. She was introduced to Tamil cinema by her husband, director R. K. Selvamani.
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