Ajith Kumar
About Ajith Kumar
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.
Filmography(3)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Vivegam Action | 24 Aug 2017 | Ajay Kumar | Average |
 Vedalam Action | 10 Nov 2015 | Ganesh / Vedhalam | Released |
 Yennai Arindhaal Thriller | 29 Jan 2015 | DCP Sathyadev IPS | Released |
Career Timeline
3 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(3)
Ajith Kumar – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Ajith Kumar is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 3 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Ajith Kumar has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Siva, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Adhi Narayana. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Ajith Kumar has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Action, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Ajith Kumar made their film debut in 2015 with the film Yennai Arindhaal. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Ajith Kumar's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
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How many films has Ajith Kumar acted in?▼
Ajith Kumar has been part of 3 films in Indian, spanning genres such as Action, Thriller.
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Ajith Kumar's notable films include "Vivegam", "Vedalam", "Yennai Arindhaal". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Ajith Kumar works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. 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 200...
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Ajith Kumar made their Indian debut in 2015 with the film "Yennai Arindhaal".
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Ajith Kumar has worked in Action (3 films), Thriller (2 films) in their film career.