Ajith Kumar is an Indian actor who mainly works in Tamil films. He started his career as a supporting actor in a Tamil film in 1995. Till now he has acted in about 60 films and has also worked in many films.
Actor Ajith Kumar Biography
Ajith Kumar was born on 1 May 1971. His father P. Subramaniam, who died in 2023, was from Thanjavur and his family lived in Palakkad, Kerala. His mother Mohini is a Sindhi from Kolkata, West Bengal. Ajith is the middle of three brothers.
One of his brothers Anil Kumar is a graduate from IIT Madras and has become an entrepreneur. Ajith dropped out of school during the 10th grade and did not complete higher secondary education. He got a job as an apprentice thanks to a family friend who worked at Enfield and trained for six months to become a mechanic.
However, his father encouraged him to quit the job and find a more formal office job. He then joined another family friend’s garment export company as an apprentice Ajith’s acting journey began when cinematographer P. C. Sreeram spotted him during the shooting of a Hercules bicycle advertisement and recognized his potential as an actor.
In his personal life, Ajith dated actress Heera Rajagopal in the mid-1990s, but they broke up in 1998. During the filming of Amarkalam in 1999, he began dating his co-star Shalini. Despite friends’ advice not to marry an actress, Ajith proposed to Shalini in June 1999.
They married in Chennai in April 2000. The couple have two children—a daughter born in 2008 and a son born in 2015. Through his marriage to Shalini, Ajith is also related to actors Richard Rishi and Shamili as his brother-in-law.
| Name | Ajith Kumar |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Thala |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Racer |
| Date of Birth | 1 May 1971 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 53 Years |
| Birthplace | Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Father | Parameshwar Subramaniam (passed away on 24 March 2023, aged 85) |
| Mother | Mohini Mani |
| Brothers | Anoop Kumar (Stockbroker), Anil Kumar |
| Sisters | 2 (both passed away at a very young age) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 24 April 2000 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shalini (Actress) |
| Wife | Shalini Ajith (Actress) |
| Children | Daughter: Anoushka Ajith (born in 2008) |
| Son: Aadvik Ajith (born in 2015) | |
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Career Highlight Of Actor Ajith Kumar
1990–1998: Early Career
- 1990: Started with a small role in En Veedu En Kanavar.
- 1993: First lead role in the Telugu film Prema Pusthakam, but it wasn’t completed. Debuted in Tamil cinema with Amaravathi.
- 1994-1995: Played supporting roles in movies like Paasamalargal and Rajavin Parvaiyile. His first big hit as a lead was Aasai (1995), earning him his first Filmfare nomination.
- 1996-1997: Gained success with movies like Kadhal Kottai, but faced five flops in 1997, including Ullaasam.
- 1998: Made a strong comeback with hits like Kaadhal Mannan and Aval Varuvala.
1999–2008: Rise to Stardom
- 1999: Starred in Vaali, playing a dual role, which won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Amarkalam was another success.
- 2000: Delivered hits like Mugavaree and acted in the multi-starrer Kandukondain Kandukondain.
- 2001-2002: Movies like Dheena established him as an action hero and earned him the nickname “Thala.” His role in Citizen became a highlight. He won another Filmfare Award for Villain in 2002.
- 2003-2005: Focused more on motor racing but returned with hits like Attagasam.
- 2006: Made a comeback with Paramasivan, Thirupathi, and Varalaru, where he played a triple role and won his third Filmfare Award.
- 2007-2008: Movies like Billa became trendsetters, while Aegan didn’t do well.
2010–2019: Continued Success
- 2010: Released Aasal, which didn’t meet expectations, but Mankatha (2011) became a massive success.
- 2012-2014: Acted in Billa II, Arrambam, and Veeram, earning critical praise and box office success.
- 2015: Vedalam became a huge hit, showing his mass appeal.
- 2017: Vivegam had mixed reviews but showcased his dedication with action-packed scenes.
- 2019: Viswasam became a major success, and he impressed audiences with his role in Nerkonda Paarvai, a remake of Pink.
2020–Present: Recent Films and Racing Comeback
- 2022: Starred in Valimai, which had mixed reviews but was commercially successful.
- 2023: Played the lead in Thunivu, a bank heist thriller.
- 2025: Ajith plans to return to racing with his team, Ajith Kumar Racing, competing in the FIA 24H Series.
Racing Career
- 2002-2003: Participated in Formula Maruti and Formula BMW Asia, finishing 12th overall.
- 2010: Competed in the FIA Formula 2 Championship.
- 2025: Set to compete in the FIA 24H Series in the Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Category after a 15-year break.
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