Roja (1992)
DirectorMani Ratnam
StarringArvind Swamy, Madhoo, Nassar, Janagaraj
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Best for: Viewers who enjoy 1990s Tamil romantic dramas with action and a Mani Ratnam-A.R. Rahman collaboration.
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Roja story (no spoilers)
Roja is a 1992 Tamil drama about a simple village girl from Tamil Nadu who marries Rishi, a man working undercover. When Rishi is kidnapped by militants during a secret mission in Kashmir, Roja makes desperate efforts to find him. The film blends romance, action and drama as her search drives the story.
Should you watch Roja?
Watch it for
- Mani Ratnam directs this 1992 Tamil film, with music by A.R. Rahman.
- The cast includes Arvind Swamy as Rishi and Madhoo as Roja, with Nassar and Pankaj Kapur in supporting roles.
- It mixes Drama, Action and Romance across a 137-minute runtime.
- The story follows a village girl's search for her kidnapped husband in Kashmir.
Skip it if
- You prefer films without kidnapping and militant conflict in the plot.
- You want a shorter movie; this one runs 137 minutes.
- You tend to avoid 1990s Tamil dramas with a U certificate.
Roja cast
Arvind Swamyas Rishikumar
Madhooas Roja
Nassaras Colonel Rayappa
Janagarajas Achu Maharaj
Pankaj Kapuras Liaqat
Shiva Rindanias Wasim Khan
Vaishnavias Shenbagam
C. K. Saraswathias Cameo Appearance - one of the village seniors
Sathyapriyaas Rishikumar's mother
Sujithaas Chinna PonnuRoja movie details
| Director | Mani Ratnam |
|---|---|
| Writer | Sujatha Rangarajan, Mani Ratnam |
| Music | A.R. Rahman |
| Cinematography | Santosh Sivan |
| Producer | K. Balachander, Mani Ratnam |
| Release date | 15 August 1992 |
| Runtime | 2h 17m (137 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil |
| Original title | ரோஜா |
| Certificate (India) | U |
Parental guide: is Roja family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the U certificate and the film's drama and action genres. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Roja official trailer
Our verdict
Roja is a 1992 Tamil film that pairs Mani Ratnam's direction with A.R. Rahman's music and a cast led by Arvind Swamy and Madhoo. Its story of a village girl searching for her kidnapped husband in Kashmir gives the romance and action a clear drive. At 137 minutes, it is a straightforward watch for fans of early 90s Tamil cinema.
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KaalaFrequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roja online in India?
Roja is available on Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel with a subscription. It is also free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it on YouTube in India.
When was Roja released?
Roja was released in India on 15 August 1992.
Who is in the cast of Roja?
The cast includes Arvind Swamy as Rishikumar, Madhoo as Roja, Nassar as Colonel Rayappa, Janagaraj as Achu Maharaj, Pankaj Kapur as Liaqat and Shiva Rindani as Wasim Khan.
Who directed Roja?
Roja was directed by Mani Ratnam.
What is the runtime and certificate of Roja?
Roja runs for 137 minutes and has a U certificate in India.
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