Known for her versatile roles, Roja acted in 100 films within a decade during the 1990s. : Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998) : Considered a major breakthrough in her career. (1994) : Starred alongside Rajinikanth. Ayudha Poojai (1995) : An action-drama with Arjun Sarja. Pottu Amman (2000) : Marked her 100th film.

“She made realism fashionable,” Kumaresan said. “Her filmography is thin but heavy: Nayagan , Agni Natchathiram , Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu . But her most viral moment? That scene where she holds a rose and lets it fall. No dialogue. Just loss.”

From the movie Indira , this A.R. Rahman composition featuring Roja is a masterclass in visual storytelling and remains one of the most-watched 90s videos on YouTube.