– Marked the debut of choreographer Prabhu Deva as a hero, featuring high-energy dance sequences.
As the 2000s approached, cinema trends shifted. Roja gracefully transitioned from leading lady to powerful character roles. She delivered impactful performances in movies like Citizen (2001) with Ajith Kumar and Arasu (2003) with Sarathkumar.
Following her debut, she quickly became a staple choice for high-profile commercial cinema: