
Acting
Ajith Kumar
Born 1971-05-01 · Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. In addition to his acting, Ajith Kumar in a sabbatical, participated in the 2004 British Formula 3 season as a Formula Two racing driver and was ranked the third best motor car driver in India at his peak. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai (1995). A succession of high-grossing films followed where Ajith was usually depicted as a romantic hero, with Kadhal Kottai (1996) and Kadhal Mannan (1998) being the most notable. He later forayed into method acting, as seen in Vaali (1999), Mugavaree (2000), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) and Citizen (2001) before establishing himself as an action hero with popular films including Amarkalam (1999), Dheena (2001), Villain (2002), Varalaru (2006) and Billa (2007). He has won three Filmfare Best Actor Awards in Tamil, all for films which showcased him in multiple roles. In 2014, Ajith Kumar was listed in Forbes India's Top 100 Celebrities. He is also known as ‘Ultimate Star’ and ‘Thala’ by his fans. In 2025, he was awarded India’s prestigious Padma Bhushan award making him the 5th Kollywood Actor to receive the accolade.
Acting credits
3.0Vaanmathi is a girl born into a wealthy family. Within a year of her birth, her mother, Padmavathy, is forced to live away from her husband with Vaanmathi. Years later, the grown-up Vaanmathi has taken to teasing everyone around her just for sport. A youth named Krishna falls prey to her teasings: When Vaanmathi informs Krishna that she loves him, he asks her announce this publicly at his birthday party … and there, the troubles begin.
Vaanmathi
1996
6.2A former anti-terrorism officer teams up with a hacker and his girlfriend to execute a string of strategic attacks. As the authorities race to stop them, their true motive slowly unravels—a dangerous mission to uncover a high-level conspiracy involving government corruption and betrayal.
Arrambam
2013
7.0A man struggles to deny his attraction to his twin brother's new bride.
Vaali
1999
4.9A group of counter-terrorism agents are brought in to track down a man who was once the head of their squad, and is believed to have gone rogue.
Vivegam
2017
6.4A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
Aśoka
2001
NRUnnai Thedi (Tamil: உன்னை தேடி) is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Sundar C. The film features Ajith Kumar and Malavika in the lead roles, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Karan, Vivek, Sivakumar, and Srividya.
Unnai Thedi
1999
7.0Gowri, a rich man's daughter in the village, falls for Raja, an ambitious college going guy with poor family background. When Raja continues to avoid Gowri, she begins to investigate why he is not interested in her.
Rajavin Parvaiyile
1995
6.1While struggling with his broken marriage, Arjun is pulled into a desperate search for his wife, Kayal, when she goes missing during a road trip.
Vidaamuyarchi
2025
6.0AK, a powerful gangster, surrenders to the police, in hopes that his wife and son will live a peaceful life. When he is released 17 years later, he learns that his son is falsely accused of serious crimes. To protect him, he is forced to go back to his old ways, facing enemies, both old and new.
Good Bad Ugly
2025
NRAn inspiring journey of passion, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.
Gladiators
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NRA young boy has to go beyond being a normal romantic lover to impress the girl he loves.
Nesam
1997
4.0Raasi (Tamil: ராசி ) (English: Luck) is a 1997 Tamil film directed by Murali-Abbas and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film features Ajith Kumar and Rambha in the lead roles with Prakash Raj and Vadivelu playing supporting roles. The film was released on 14 April 1997 to negative reviews and reception.
Raasi
1997
4.5Nandakumar, a police officer, appoints Siva, a convict, to find and kill the terrorists responsible for a bomb blast. However, Siva is unaware that Nandakumar intends to kill him after the mission.
Paramasivan
2006
5.5Two boys grow up being influenced by each other's respective fathers. While one becomes a singer, the other becomes a local goon. Incidentally, both love the same girl in college.
Ullasam
1997
4.7Minor Mappillai (Tamil: மைனர் மாப்பிள்ளை) is a 1996 Tamil comedy film starring Ajith Kumar and Ranjith in the leading roles. The pair play small-time crooks who hook up with a rags-to-riches businessman, played by Vadivelu, to take revenge on a millionaire, played by Srividya.
Minor Mappillai
1996
Jeeva loves Meena, a widow with a son, and respects her even more when he learns about her past. However, Jeeva is forced to marry Divya as her father kidnaps Meena's son in order to threaten Jeeva.
Anantha Poongattre...
1999
6.9Sathyadev, who is on a career break, is forced to put on his cop shoes ones again to save Thenmozhi, a young woman who is the target of a criminal organ harvesting group, led by a ghost from his past.
Yennai Arindhaal
2015
4.5Sathya and Vasanth are two best friends since their childhood. However, when Sathya and Pooja get engaged, he learns about a terrible truth that threatens to break his friendship with Vasanth.
Kalloori Vaasal
1996
7.5While visiting his sister, a man falls in love with a local girl. Problems arise when another suitor enters the picture. The matter worsens further when the girl's mother objects to their alliance.
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
1997
En Veedu En Kanavar (My house, my husband) is a 1990 Tamil romantic film directed by Senbaga Raman. The film starred Suresh and Nadhiya in the lead roles, while Rajiv and Manorama appeared in other pivotal role. The film released in 1990 to below average collections and reviews.
En Veedu En Kanavar
1990
7.0Two young women with differing views on love find themselves with three suitors in this modern take on Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility' set in Tamil Nadu.
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000
6.0Divya keeps rejecting Jeeva's love due to her dreadful past with her psycho husband, which she later reveals to him. When Divya finally decides to marry Jeeva, her husband reappears in her life.
Aval Varuvala
1998
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Dare Devil
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6.2A village ruffian, who settles disputes in his native, takes on a big shot when he tries to sort out the rough patch in his marriage after several years.
Viswasam
2019