Ajith Kumar is a Tamil actor in films and a car racer. He was born as an eldest child of Hyderabad to an Tamil father and an Sindhi mother. He has appeared in a variety of Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. He has also strong ties to Tamil culture and society because he was raised living in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He left Asan Memorial High School at the age of 16 in 1986, to be a mechanic on two wheels for a few hours and an exporter of full-time clothing with a base in Erode up to 1990. Numerous business agencies encouraged him to model for ads in the print media. Checkout : Vidaamuyarchi Review
Overview
| Name | Ajith Kumar |
| Profession(s) | Main Profession Actor |
| Date Of Birth | 01 May 1971 |
| Age | 54 |
| Birth Place | Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Current Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Hobbies | Racing, photography, reading biographies, playing cricket |
| Father | P. Subramaniam |
| Mother | Mohini Mani |
| Sibling | Anoop Kumar (Late), Anil Kumar (Late) |
| Spouse | Shalini (m. 24 Apr 2000) |
| Children | Anoushka (Daughter), Aadvik (Son) |
| Education Qualification | 10th Standard Dropped Out |
| College(s) | NA |
| School(s) | NA |
| Net Worth | 196 Crores |
| Debut Movies Tamil | Amaravathi |
| Debut Movies Telugu | Amaravathi |
| Debut Movies Hindi | Asoka |
Early Life
Ajith began dating his Amarkalam co-star Shalini in 1999. They got wed in 2000 in Chennai and were able to invite several others Kollywood actor and actresses such as Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Joseph Vijay, Surya Sivakumar as well as R. Madhavan. On the 3rd of January 2008, they was blessed with a daughter, Anoushka Kumar. In March of 2015 their second son, their second was born.
Ajith is a fervent car racer. He’s also raced in numerous races, including his participation in the Formula 2 Championship, the 2003 Formula Asia BMW Championship as well as numerous races around the world.
Career
Ajith began his career in film at age 21 and appeared as one of the actors in Telugu film Prema Pustagam in the year 1992. The next film he made was the hugely successful Tamil movie Amaravathi. The third Tamil film Pavithra which was postponed by 17 months due to an injury sustained in a race that made him in bed. Both films received a lot of appreciation from the Tamil public. The third Tamil film, which came out the following year, ten months later; Aasai, directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Rathnam, established his name as an actor in Kollywood.
The first big-budget film he acted in was Aasai However, it wasn’t until his Agathiyan blockbuster Vaanmathi and, in particular, the Kadhal Kottai National Award-winning film which established him to be an actress in Kollywood. Ajith then played the role of the role of Amitabh’s debut Tamil movie, Ullasam. The production paid Ajith a total of 1 million rupees. 1 million, the highest amount ever.
A string of highly profitable films followed, including Kadhal Mannan and the film Vaali where he starred alongside Simran. Vaali marked a new high point in the career of Ajith. He portrayed a dual character in the movie. The other character is deaf and dumb who is envious of his young sister’s wife. After his marriage to his then-fiancee and now his wife Shalini, Ajith set his own distribution firm, AK International, with an office within the walls of NIC Arts and was operated by his former friend producer, distributor, and producer, S. S. Chakravarthi. The office was moved in the year 2006.
Ajith was cast in 2000. Ajith got a role as a co-star with Mammooty, Abbas, Tabu and Aishwarya on Kandukondain Kandukondain. The rights to the audio of the film were purchased for record-breaking prices of the sum of Rs. 66 million. Mugavari was followed by Ajith was a part of Jyothika Saravanan.
As of 2001 Ajith performed the part of the Shahrukh Khan’s brother, in the wildly unsuccessful commercial historic film Asoka. The year began with the thrilling movie Dheena written by A. R. Murugadoss. This film showcased Ajith as a rowdy and he appeared alongside Suresh Gopi, and Laila Mehdin. Citizen with Vasundhara Das was a wildly successful experiment and gave the actor lots of awards and praise however the film was unable to leave its impression at the theater. It was followed up by Poovellam Un Vaasam, which was also averaging grosser.
The films Raja in which the actor starred with Jyothika Saravanan, as well as Red which was an action movie both ended in disasters for the actor, and were his demise as well as the lowest point of his career.
In 2003 and 2004 Ajith was in the roles of Anjaneya, Jana, and Attagasam. In the meantime, Anjaneya and Jana were a failure on the screen, Attagasam became a hit as well as releasing a successful album of music. He went on to perform as a character in Ji which was a huge success. It opened well, but did not remain successful over the long term.
In the year 2005, Ajith participated in 3 projects in the year 2006, including three. He first acted in Paramasivan which was directed by P. Vasu, and later in Thirupathi, which was produced by P. Perarasu. Both films were huge successes. The following year, he launched his project that was slated for three years, Varalaru: The History of the Godfather which was written by K. S. Ravikumar. Varalaru proved to be an extremely successful film on the box office because of the three roles in which he portrayed: an old man who was a classical dancer as well as the twins who are identical, one of them being antagonists.
The first film Ajith made was with director and newcomer Chella in his debut film Aalwar 2007. Aalwar was not according to expectations set by Varalaru’s success. Varalaru. It was a big disappointment for Ajith. Following Aalwar, Ajith acted in an adaptation of a award-winning National Film Award in 1989. Malayalam film called Kireedam and Trisha Krishnan.
Racing
Ajith Kumar smashed a stunning podium in the 2025 Dubai 24H Race, securing third position in the category 991. The race’s outstanding performance also won him the highly coveted Spirit of the Race award in the GT4 category. The award highlights his dedication to sportsmanship, endurance, and dedication. Ajith remains a shining star both on screen and at the track which has solidified his position as a fan of motorsports.
Padma Bhushan
Ajith Kumar One of the most well-known actors in Tamil cinema, was awarded by the Padma Bhushan in January 2025 for his outstanding contributions to Tamil cinema. His varied performance in films from a variety of genres have earned the name that of “Thala” (leader) among his followers. This is an important milestone on his path to success, establishing his position in Tamil film’s long history.
Interesting Facts About Ajith Kumar
- Ajith Kumar made his initial screen appearance in the 1990s with En Veedu En Kanavar, playing a minor role as a teenager.
- Apart from acting, he has showcased his passion for racing by participating in various competitions, including the Formula BMW Asian Championship (2002), Formula Maruti Indian Championship, FIA Formula Two Championship, and Formula 2 Championship.
- He holds deep admiration for Sai Baba.
- Before entering the film industry, Ajith worked as a salesman for a garment export company.
- In memory of his parents, he established the Mohini-Mani Foundation, which focuses on promoting civic responsibility, personal hygiene, and supporting underprivileged communities.
