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Ajith Kumar

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Ajith Kumar

Aliases: Thala / Ajith

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1971-05-01 （Secunderabad）
Nationality
India
Languages
Tamil, English
Religion
Hinduism
Residence History
Chennai, India

Career

Occupations
Actor, Racing driver
Active Years
1990-2024
Affiliations
Ajith Kumar Racing
Nominations
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil (multiple nominations)

Awards

Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2000
Work: Vaalee
Organization: Filmfare
Result: Winner
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2003
Work: Villain
Organization: Filmfare
Result: Winner
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2007
Work: Varalaru
Organization: Filmfare
Result: Winner
Kalaimamani
2000
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: Winner
Padma Bhushan
2025
Work: Contributions to Indian Cinema
Organization: Government of India
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Mankatha

2011 Action Thriller

Ajith plays a suspended cop in a heist thriller, one of the highest-grossing Tamil films.

RevengeCrime

Vaalee

1999 Thriller

Dual role of twin brothers, won first Filmfare Best Actor.

FamilyDisability

Varalaru

2006 Drama

Triple role including Bharatanatyam dancer, highest grossing Tamil film of 2006.

FamilyLove

Bibliography

  • See Ajith Kumar filmography

Health

  • Back injury
    1993年頃
    Accident during amateur race training led to three major surgeries and 1.5 years bed rest.

Legacy

Superstar of Tamil cinema with over 63 films. Also an international racing driver, rare among Indians. Received Padma Bhushan in 2025.

In Popular Culture

  • Revered by fans as 'Thala' (Leader).

Trivia

  • Dropped out in 10th grade, apprenticed as mechanic at Enfield, then garment export sales.
  • Ran film distribution company Circuit 9000 but closed it.
  • Passionate about UAVs and drones, test pilot for Madras Institute of Technology.
  • Started Venus Motorcycle Tours in 2023.