Ajith Kumar

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

Vaanmathi poster
3.0

Vaanmathi 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

Arrambam poster
6.2

A 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

Vaali poster
7.0

A man struggles to deny his attraction to his twin brother's new bride.

Vaali

1999

Vivegam poster
4.9

A 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

Aśoka poster
6.4

A 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

Unnai Thedi poster
NR

Unnai 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

Rajavin Parvaiyile poster
7.0

Gowri, 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

Vidaamuyarchi poster
6.1

While 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

Good Bad Ugly poster
6.0

AK, 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

Gladiators poster
NR

An inspiring journey of passion, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.

Gladiators

Nesam poster
NR

A young boy has to go beyond being a normal romantic lover to impress the girl he loves.

Nesam

1997

Raasi poster
4.0

Raasi (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

Paramasivan poster
4.5

Nandakumar, 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

Ullasam poster
5.5

Two 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

Minor Mappillai poster
4.7

Minor 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

No artwork available
NR

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

Yennai Arindhaal poster
6.9

Sathyadev, 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

Kalloori Vaasal poster
4.5

Sathya 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

Rettai Jadai Vayasu poster
7.5

While 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

No artwork available
NR

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

Kandukondain Kandukondain poster
7.0

Two 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

Aval Varuvala poster
6.0

Divya 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

Dare Devil poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Dare Devil

Viswasam poster
6.2

A 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