Roja
Directed by Mani Ratnam
A woman from a village in Tamil Nadu marries a sophisticated city dweller and moves with him to Kashmir, where all is rosy - until he gets kidnapped by militants.
Roja Ratings & Reviews
- macaronzApril 22, 2026Watching Roja today, it’s easy to see why it was a massive hit in the 90s, but honestly, it didn't really resonate with me. While the music is undeniably iconic and holds up beautifully, the storytelling felt a bit dated and struggled to keep me interested. It’s a classic, but perhaps one that’s better appreciated for its historical significance rather than as a modern watch. I can see why it was a big deal back then, but it didn't quite click for me.
Roja Trivia
Roja was released on August 15, 1992.
Roja was directed by Mani Ratnam.
Roja has a runtime of 2h 17m.
Roja was produced by K. Balachander, Mani Ratnam.
A woman from a village in Tamil Nadu marries a sophisticated city dweller and moves with him to Kashmir, where all is rosy - until he gets kidnapped by militants.
The key characters in Roja are Rishikumar (Arvind Swamy), Roja (Madhoo), Colonel Rayappa (Nassar).
Roja is a Drama, Action, Romance film.
Roja has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.