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'''Ajith Kumar''' (born [[May 1]], [[1971]] in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]) is a immensely popular [[Tamil people|Tamil]] actor and a race car driver with a huge fan following. He is affectionately called offscreen as '''[[Thala]]''' (The Head) by his fans and is titled onscreen as '''Ultimate Star''' in his movies since 2001.
'''Ajith Kumar''' (born [[May 1]], [[1971]] in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]) is an immensely popular [[Tamil people|Tamil]] actor and a race car driver with a huge fan following. He is affectionately called offscreen as '''[[Thala]]''' (The Head) by his fans and is titled onscreen as '''Ultimate Star''' in his movies.


==Film career==
==Film career==
[[Image:Ajith-race.jpg|thumb|Ultimate Star Ajith]]
Ajith started his film career, at the age of 21, in a [[Telugu]] [[Film|movie]] '''Prema Pustagam''' in 1992. The movie was an instant hit and the Telugu film industry immediately took notice of him awarding him the ''Best New Face'' award of that year. His next film was in Tamil - a musical hit called '''Amaravathi''' for which he was paid a salary of just Rs390! However his second film released after 17 months - another musical hit '''Pavithra'''. The delay was caused due to a bike accident that made him bed-ridden.
[[Image:Aasai.JPG|thumb|Aasai]]
[[Image:Kkothai01.jpg|thumb|Kadhal Koattai]]
[[Image:Ullasam.JPG|thumb|Ullasam]]
[[Image:Kmannan01 ptt.jpg|thumb|Kadhal Mannan]]
[[Image:A03 2.jpg|thumb|Vaali]]
[[Image:Neearuvaayena1.jpg|thumb|Nee Varuvay Enna]]
[[Image:Ch13.jpg|thumb|Mugavari]]
[[Image:kandukonden.jpg|thumb|[[Kandukondain Kandukondain]]]]
[[Image:UnnaiKoduEnnaiTharuvane1.jpg|thumb|Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven]]
[[Image:A02 2.jpg|thumb|Dheena]]
[[Image:Citizen4.jpg|thumb|Citizen]]
[[Image:PoovellaamUnVaasam2.jpg|thumb|Poovellam Un Vasam]]
[[Image:Asoka2.jpg|thumb|Samrat Asoka]]
[[Image:Red3.jpg|thumb|Red]]
[[Image:Raja102.jpg|thumb|Raja]]
[[Image:Ajith1 2.jpg|thumb|Villain]]
[[Image:Ajithanjaneya.jpg|thumb|Anjaneya]]
[[Image:Jana1.jpg|thumb|Jana]]
[[Image:Attagasa.JPG|thumb|Attagasam]]
[[Image:Ji27012005_1.jpg|thumb|Ji]]
[[Image:Paramasivan100.jpg|thumb|[[Paramasivan]]]]
[[Image:Tirupathi_m.jpg|thumb|[[Thirupathi]]]]
[[Image:ajithinGODFATHER.jpg|thumb|[[Godfather]]]]
[[Image:AJITH010406 1.jpg|thumb|[[Naan Kadavul]]]]
Ajith started his film career, at the age of 21, in a [[Telugu]] [[Film|movie]] '''Prema Pustagam''' in 1992. The movie was an instant hit and the Telugu film industry immediately took notice of him awarding him the ''Best New Face'' award of that year. His next film was in Tamil - a musical hit called '''Amaravathi'''[http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/2876/amaravathy.html songs] for which he was paid a salary of just Rs390! However his second film released after 17 months - another musical hit '''Pavithra'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000318.html songs]. The delay was caused due to a bike accident that made him bed-ridden.


Both these films familiarised his lover-boy looks to the people of [[Tamil Nadu]] and established him as a promising teen icon. One remarkable feature of his film career is that he has picked up at least one award for his films every year from 1992 through 2002 from government, institutions and media. Almost all his 30+ films have been dubbed or remade into Telugu. In an industry without entry barriers for celebrity sons, Ajith was the only self-made hero in the Nineties who survived and prospered without any film background whatsoever. As late as 1990, he was still working as a garment exporter.
Both these films familiarised his lover-boy looks to the people of [[Tamil Nadu]] and established him as a promising teen icon. One remarkable feature of his film career is that he has picked up at least one award for his films every year from 1992 through 2002 from government, institutions and media. Almost all his 30+ films have been dubbed or remade into Telugu. In an industry without entry barriers for celebrity sons, Ajith was the only self-made hero in the Nineties who survived and prospered without any film background whatsoever. As late as 1990, he was still working as a garment exporter.


His third film released 10 months later. It was the biggest blockbuster hit of 1995 '''Aasai''', which ran for 210 days, directed by Vasanth and came as a turning point for Ajith. It brought him immense name/face recognition in each and every Tamil household! It was such a runaway success that he began considering cinema as a viable full-time career option for the first time ever! Thereafter film offers poured in regularly!
His third film released 10 months later. It was the biggest blockbuster hit of 1995 '''Aasai'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000020.html songs], which ran for 210 days, directed by Vasanth and came as a turning point for Ajith. It brought him immense name/face recognition in each and every Tamil household! It was such a runaway success that he began considering cinema as a viable full-time career option for the first time ever! Thereafter film offers poured in regularly!


His fourth release '''Vaanmathi''' was also a silver jubilee blockbuster quickly followed by '''Kalloori Vaasal''' which was a musical hit later dubbed into Telugu as '''College Gate'''! But it was Director Agathiyan's '''Kadhal Kottai''' which put him straight into the top slot at the age of 25. The film was a mega blockbuster hit and also received a National Award (award given by the Government of [[India]]) for the director. It ran for 240 days!
His fourth release '''Vaanmathi'''[http://www.oosai.com/tamilsongs/vaanmathi_songs.cfm songs] was also a silver jubilee blockbuster quickly followed by '''Kalloori Vaasal'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000077.html songs] which was a musical hit later dubbed into Telugu as '''College Gate'''! But it was Director Agathiyan's '''Kadhal Kottai'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000071.html songs] which put him straight into the top slot at the age of 25. The film was a mega blockbuster hit and also received a National Award (award given by the Government of [[India]]) for the director. It ran for 240 days!


The musical hit '''Nesam''' cast him along with Maheshwari who reappeared in Amitabh Bachan's '''Ullasam''' for which his salary was raised to Rs50 lakhs. This was followed by a string of musical hits like '''Raasi''', '''Rettai Jadai Vayasu''', '''Kadhal Mannan''', '''Uyirodu Uyiraga''' and the blockbuster '''Aval Varuvala''' which cast him along with [[Simran (actress) |Simran]].
The musical hit '''Nesam'''[http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/2888/nesam.html songs] cast him along with Maheshwari who reappeared in Amitabh Bachan's '''Ullasam'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000179.html songs] for which his salary was raised to Rs50 lakhs. This was followed by a string of musical hits like '''Raasi'''[http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/2891/raasi.html songs], '''Rettai Jadai Vayasu'''[http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/2892/rettai-jadai-vayasu.html songs], '''Kadhal Mannan'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000343.html songs], '''Uyirodu Uyiraga'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000595.html songs]and the blockbuster '''Aval Varuvala'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000674.html songs] which cast him along with [[Simran (actress) |Simran]].


Throughout 1997 and 1998, his personal life came under unprecedented media scrutiny with juicy tabloid gossip about his rocky relationship with actress Heera which ended in '''Thodarum''' when she reportedly walked out on him. Ajith went into depression throughout the shoot of the musical hit '''Unnai Thedi'''. It was in these troublesome times that another mega blockbuster hit in his career '''Vaali''' arrived! This film helped Ajith solidify his reputation (despite all the media mudslinging) as the superstar of next generation! The film was a huge blockbuster hit - a thriller running packed houses for 270 days. From there on, there was no stopping him. He ruled with continuous musical hits like '''Anandha Poongatrey''', '''Mugavari''' (86 screens) and the blockbuster '''Amarkalam''' (71 screens). Then he set up an independent film distribution company named as '''AK International'''.
Throughout 1997 and 1998, his personal life came under unprecedented media scrutiny with juicy tabloid gossip about his rocky relationship with actress Heera which ended in '''Thodarum'''[http://www.oosai.com/tamilsongs/thodarum_songs.cfm songs] when she reportedly walked out on him. Ajith went into depression throughout the shoot of the musical hit '''Unnai Thedi'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000181.html songs]. It was in these troublesome times that another mega blockbuster hit in his career '''Vaali'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000188.html songs] arrived! This film helped Ajith solidify his reputation (despite all the media mudslinging) as the superstar of next generation! The film was a huge blockbuster hit - a thriller running packed houses for 270 days. From there on, there was no stopping him. He ruled with continuous musical hits like '''Anandha Poongatrey'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000017.html songs], blockbuster '''Amarkalam'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000006.html songs] (71 screens) and '''Mugavari'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000208.html songs] (86 screens). Then he set up an independent film distribution company named as '''AK International'''.


At the age of 30, Ajith went for a radical image makeover in the blockbuster '''Dheena''' that released 8 months later (in 114 screens). This was followed by musical hits like '''Citizen''' (128 screens) and '''Poovellam Un Vaasam ''' (143 screens) which picked up dozens of awards from media and government.
At the age of 30, Ajith went for a radical image makeover in the blockbuster '''Dheena'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000316.html songs] that released 8 months later (in 114 screens). This was followed by musical hits like '''Citizen'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000350.html songs] (128 screens) and '''Poovellam Un Vaasam '''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000368.html songs] (143 screens) which picked up dozens of awards from media and government.


For the sake of survival and friendship in an industry with minimal entry barriers, Ajith had to resort to doing guest roles in a relatively large number of films like '''Paasamalargal''', '''Rajavin Parvaiyiley''', '''Minor Maappillaigal''', '''Pagaivan''', '''Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen''', '''Nee Varuvai Ena''', '''Kandukondain Kandukondain''' (its audio rights sale record price of Rs2.2 crores still remains unbeaten), '''Asoka''' and '''Ennai Thalatta Varuvala'''.
For the sake of survival and friendship in an industry with minimal entry barriers, Ajith had to resort to doing guest roles in a relatively large number of films like '''Paasamalargal''', '''Rajavin Parvaiyiley''', '''Minor Maappillaigal''', '''Pagaivan''', '''Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen''', '''Nee Varuvai Ena''', '''Kandukondain Kandukondain''' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000227.html songs](its audio rights sale record price of Rs2.2 crores still remains unbeaten), '''Asoka'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/movie/H000345.html songs] and '''Ennai Thalatta Varuvala'''.


There were some hiccups in the form of films such as '''Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven''' (100 screens) which had a outrageous plot but Ajith came back strong every time with musical hits '''Red''' (157 screens), '''Raja''' (171 screens) and the super blockbuster '''Villain''' (185 screens) directed by KS Ravikumar which ran for 300 days.
There were some hiccups in the form of films such as '''Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000242.html songs] (100 screens) which had outrageous plots but Ajith came back strong every time with musical hits '''Red'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000398.html songs] (157 screens), '''Raja'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000433.html songs] (171 screens) and '''Villain'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000448.html songs] (185 screens) directed by K.S.Ravikumar, which was a tremendous success, running 300 days.


The musical hit '''Anjaneya''' released 11 months later amid sky-high expectations (in 200 screens). His salary then peaked at Rs3.5 crores per film and its Telugu remake rights were sold for Rs85+ lacs at the time of shoot itself! But his grip on the world of Kollywood weakened by choosing outlandish plots such as '''Jana''' that released 7 months later (in 214 screens). This was the only Ajith film ever that did not take a grand opening due to haphazard marketing, logistic and project management issues. It was then he declared that there would be no more racing and he would concentrate only on acting thereafter.
The musical hit '''Anjaneya'''[http://www.oosai.com/tamilsongs/aanjaneya_songs.cfm songs] released 11 months later amid sky-high expectations (in 200 screens). His salary then peaked at Rs3.5 crores per film and its Telugu remake rights were sold for Rs85+ lacs at the time of shoot itself! But his grip on the world of Kollywood weakened by choosing outlandish plots such as '''Jana'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000608.html songs] that released 7 months later (in 214 screens). This was the only Ajith film ever that did not take a grand opening due to haphazard marketing, logistic and project management issues. Then, he declared that there would be no more racing and he would concentrate only on acting thereafter.


The musical hit '''Attagasam''' (for which he magnanimously waived his full salary) came as a welcome relief (in 228 screens) as Ajith tried full-length comedy to much critical acclaim from masses and classes. In late 2004, [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/7042.html Ajith converted all his fanclubs] into productive ''Narpani Eyakkams'' headquartered in Chennai. '''Ji''' opening (in 242 screens) triggered riots and mayhem in several coastal districts. Such is his fan rage! Its Telugu version released in October 2005.
The musical hit '''Attagasam'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000645.html songs] (for which he magnanimously waived his full salary) came as a welcome relief (in 228 screens) as Ajith tried full-length comedy to much critical acclaim from masses and classes. In late 2004, [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/7042.html Ajith converted all his fanclubs] into productive ''Narpani Eyakkams'' headquartered in Chennai. '''Ji'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000659.html songs] opening (in 242 screens) triggered riots and mayhem in several districts. Such is his fan rage! Its Telugu version released in October 2005.


2006 looks to be a great year in his career as he has many big projects in the pipeline. As of January 2006, he has over 60,000 registered fanclubs worldwide! Though his Pongal release '''Paramasivan''' [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/8882.html arrived 11 months later] (in 257 screens), it has still been [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/8983.html declared a blockbuster by trade] signalling one of the strongest comebacks in Kollywood history!
2006 looks to be a great year in his career as he has many big projects in the pipeline. As of January 2006, he has over 60,000 registered fanclubs worldwide! Though his Pongal release '''[[Paramasivan]]'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000780.html songs] [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/8882.html arrived 11 months later] (in 257 screens), it has still been [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/8983.html declared a blockbuster by trade] signalling one of the strongest comebacks in Kollywood history! However, according to television stations such as "Sun T.V.", Paramasivan was second to Vijay's Aathi.


Ajith's latest release '''Thirupadhi''' has opened in 271 screens throughout Tamil Nadu setting a new peak in his long illustrious career. He is one of the few super stars in India who guarantee minimum box office collections worth $3 million in the first week of release itself for his films. This has led film critics, fans, publications, producers, distributors and exhibitors to fondly call him '''King of Opening''' ever since 1999. His millions of fans worldwide are noted for their overt show of affection on the day of release of his films like performing camphor pooja, ''paal abishekam'' for his [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/m/Events/tirupathi_rele150406/102311.html gigantic 50-feet cutouts,] offering special prayers, organising blood donation campaigns, breaking cartloads of coconuts in the streets, tonsuring heads and [http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/Photos/tirupathi/Tirupathi-17.html putting up fancy posters] with catchy taglines.
Ajith's latest release '''[[Thirupathi]]'''[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000792.html songs] has opened in 270 screens throughout TN setting a new peak in his long career. He is one of the few super stars in India who guarantee minimum box office collections worth $3 million in the first week of release itself for his films. This has led film critics, fans, publications, producers, distributors and exhibitors to fondly call him '''King of Opening''' ever since 1999. His millions of fans worldwide are noted for their overt show of affection on the day of release of his films like performing camphor pooja, ''paal abishekam'' for his cutouts, offering special prayers, tonsuring heads and [http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/Photos/tirupathi/Tirupathi-17.html putting up fancy posters] with catchy taglines.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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In ''Amarkalam'', he was paired with fellow actress [[Shalini]] for the first time. The film was a silver jubilee blockbuster hit, and Ajith fell in love with his leading lady, who he later married. Ajith is active in spreading awareness of the [[Green Revolution]], an effort to clean up the [[Chennai]] environment and encouraging people to [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/7051.html plant saplings]. He uses his films for subtle marketing of his ideas in this regard.
In ''Amarkalam'', he was paired with fellow actress [[Shalini]] for the first time. The film was a silver jubilee blockbuster hit, and Ajith fell in love with his leading lady, who he later married. Ajith is active in spreading awareness of the [[Green Revolution]], an effort to clean up the [[Chennai]] environment and encouraging people to [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/7051.html plant saplings]. He uses his films for subtle marketing of his ideas in this regard.


Ajith's persona is credited as extrovert leadership material by his directors. His off-hand interviews in the Nineties took the conservative Tamil media as well as industry by storm. As a result, his die-hard fans believe he is infallible in character.
Ajith's persona is credited as extrovert leadership material by his directors. His off-hand interviews in the Nineties took the conservative media by storm.
[[Image:Aasai.JPG|thumb|Aasai]]
[[Image:Kadhalkotta.JPG|thumb|Kadhal Kottai]]
[[Image:Ullasam.JPG|thumb|Ullasam]]
[[Image:AvalVaruva.JPG|thumb|Aval Varuvala]]
[[Image:A03 2.jpg|thumb|Vaali]]
[[Image:Ch13.jpg|thumb|Mugavari]]
[[Image:A02 2.jpg|thumb|Dheena]]
[[Image:Ajith1 2.jpg|thumb|Villain]]
[[Image:Attagasa.JPG|thumb|Attagasam]]


==Awards & achievements==
==Awards & achievements==
===As an actor===
===As an actor===
*'''Best New Face Award''' from '''Bharatmuni Art Academy''' for his debut film Prema Pusthakam (Telugu)
*Best New Face Award from '''Bharatmuni Art Academy''' for his debut film 'Prema Pusthakam' (Telugu)
*'''Film Fare Award''', '''Cinema Express Award''' and '''Dinakaran Cinema Award''' for the film Vaali(1999)
*'''Film fare Award''', '''Cinema Express Award''' and '''Dinakaran Cinema Award''' for the film Vaali(1999)
*He is also a recipient of '''Cinema Express Best Artist Award''' for the film Mugavari(2000)
*He is also a recipient of '''Cinema Express Best Artist Award''' for Mugavari(2000)
*'''Special Actor - State Award''' for the film Poovellam Un Vasam(2001)
*'''Special Actor - State Award''' in 2004 for the film Poovellam Un Vasam(2001)
*'''Film Fare Award''' and '''Dinakaran Cinema Award''' for the film Villan(2002)
*'''Film fare Award''' and '''Dinakaran Cinema Award''' for the film Villan(2002)


===As a race car driver===
===As a race car driver===
*He has participated in the '''Indian Formula Championships''' in 2002.
*He has participated in the '''Indian Formula Suzuki Championships''' in 2002.


*He has participated in the '''Formula 3 BMW Asia Championships''' in 2003 for Indian Team.
*He has participated in the '''Formula 3 BMW Asia championships''' in 2003 for Indian Team.
Results :
Results :
He got the 6th position in the 8th round and the 5th position in the 10th round.
He got the 6th position in the 8th round and the 5th position in the 10th round.
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Results :
Results :
He got the 3rd position in the 2nd round and in the 8th round.
He got the 3rd position in the 2nd round and in the 8th round.
*He participated in the practice laps of the '''Renault Championships'''.


==Punch Words & Dialogues==
==Punch Words & Dialogues==
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*2002 - ''Adhu'' (Red)
*2002 - ''Adhu'' (Red)
*2004 - ''Thala Pola Varuma'' (Attagasam)
*2004 - ''Thala Pola Varuma'' (Attagasam)
*2006 - ''Super Star'' ([[Godfather (film)|God Father]])


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{{ActingFilmography}}
*1992 - ''Prema Pustagam'' (Telugu debut)
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*1993 - ''Amaravathi'' (debut) [http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/2876/amaravathy.html songs]
Title = ''Prema Pustagam'' (Telugu debut) |
*1994 - ''Paasamalargal'' (guest)
Year = 1992 |
*1994 - ''Pavithra'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000318.html songs]
Role =
*1995 - ''Rajavin Parvaiyiley'' (guest)
}}
*1995 - ''Yuva Raktam'' (Telugu) (guest)
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*1995 - ''Aasai'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000020.html songs]
Title = ''Amaravathi'' (Tamil debut) |
*1995 - ''Aasa Aasa Aasa'' (Telugu)
Year = 1993 |
*1996 - ''Vaanmathi'' [http://www.oosai.com/tamilsongs/vaanmathi_songs.cfm songs]
Role = Sanghavi
*1996 - ''Kalloori Vaasal'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000077.html songs]
}}
*1996 - ''College Gate'' (Telugu)
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*1996 - ''Minor Maappillaigal'' (guest)
Title = ''Paasamalargal'' |
*1996 - ''Kadhal Kottai'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000071.html songs]
Year = 1994 |
*1996 - ''Prema Lekha'' (Telugu) [http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/movie/A0000045.html songs]
Role = [[Arvind Swamy]], [[Revathi Menon]]
*1997 - ''Nesam'' [http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/2888/nesam.html songs]
}}
*1997 - ''Raasi'' [http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/2891/raasi.html songs]
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*1997 - ''Ullasam'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000179.html songs]
Title = ''Pavithra'' |
*1997 - ''Ullasam'' (Telugu)
Year = 1994 |
*1997 - ''Pagaivan'' (guest)
Role = Keerthana
*1997 - ''Rettai Jadai Vayasu'' [http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/2892/rettai-jadai-vayasu.html songs]
}}
*1998 - ''Kadhal Mannan'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000343.html songs]
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*1998 - ''Aval Varuvala'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000674.html songs]
Title = ''Rajavin Parvaiyiley'' |
*1998 - ''Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen'' (guest) [http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/1362/unnidaththil-ennai-koduthaen.html songs]
Year = 1995 |
*1998 - ''Uyirodu Uyiraga'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000595.html songs]
Role = [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]
*1999 - ''Thodarum'' [http://www.oosai.com/tamilsongs/thodarum_songs.cfm songs]
}}
*1999 - ''Unnai Thedi'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000181.html songs]
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*1999 - ''Premato Pilicha'' (Telugu)
Title = ''Aasai'' |
*1999 - ''Vaali'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000188.html songs]
Year = 1995 |
*1999 - ''Vaale'' (Telugu) [http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/movie/A0000358.html songs]
Role = Suvalatchumi
*1999 - ''Vaalee'' (Hindi)
}}
*1999 - ''Anandha Poongatrey'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000017.html songs]
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*1999 - ''Nee Varuvai Ena'' (guest) [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000004.html songs]
Title = ''Vaanmathi'' |
*1999 - ''[[Amarkalam]]'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000006.html songs]
Year = 1996 |
*1999 - ''Adhbutam'' (Telugu)
Role = Swathi
----
}}
*2000 - ''Mugavari'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000208.html songs]
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*2000 - ''Chirunama'' (Telugu) [http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/movie/A0000178.html songs]
Title = ''Kalloori Vaasal'' |
*2000 - ''[[Kandukondain Kandukondain]]'' (guest) [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000227.html songs]
Year = 1996 |
*2000 - ''Priyuralu Pilichindi'' (Telugu) (guest) [http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/movie/A0000075.html songs]
Role = Pooja Bhat, [[Prashanth]]
*2000 - ''Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000242.html songs]
}}
*2001 - ''Dheena'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000316.html songs]
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*2001 - ''Citizen'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000350.html songs]
Title = ''Minor Maappillaigal'' |
*2001 - ''Citizen'' (Telugu)
Year = 1996 |
*2001 - ''Poovellam Un Vaasam'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000368.html songs]
Role = Keerthana
*2001 - ''Samrat Ashoka'' (guest) [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000409.html songs]
}}
*2001 - ''[[Asoka (film)|Asoka]]'' (Hindi) (guest) [http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/movie/H000345.html songs]
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*2002 - ''Red'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000398.html songs]
Title = ''Kadhal Kottai'' |
*2002 - ''Raja'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000433.html songs]
Year = 1996 |
*2002 - ''Nuvvu Naaku Kavali'' (Telugu)
Role = Devayani, Heera
*2002 - ''Villain'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000448.html songs]
}}
*2003 - ''Ennai Thalatta Varuvala'' (guest)
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*2003 - ''Anjaneya'' [http://www.oosai.com/tamilsongs/aanjaneya_songs.cfm songs]
Title = ''Nesam'' |
*2004 - ''[[Jana_%28film%29|Jana]]'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000608.html songs] [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/7082.html trailer]
Year = 1997 |
*2004 - ''Rowdy Don'' (Telugu)
Role = Maheshwari
*2004 - ''Attagasam'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000645.html songs] [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/7007.html trailer]
}}
*2005 - ''Ji'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000659.html songs] [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/7130.html trailer]
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*2005 - ''Ji'' (Telugu)
Title = ''Raasi'' |
*2006 - ''[[Paramasivan]]'' [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000780.html songs] [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/7774.html trailer]
Year = 1997 |
*2006 - ''[[Thirupathi]]'' [http://www.oosai.com/tamilsongs/tirupathi_songs.cfm songs] [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/7718.html trailer]
Role = [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Ullasam'' |
Year = 1997 |
Role = Maheshwari, [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Pagaivan'' |
Year = 1997 |
Role = Anjala Zhaveri, [[Sathyaraj]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Rettai Jadai Vayasu'' |
Year = 1997 |
Role = Manthra
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Kadhal Mannan'' |
Year = 1998 |
Role = Manu
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Aval Varuvala'' |
Year = 1998 |
Role = [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen'' |
Year = 1998 |
Role = [[Roja (actress)|Roja]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Uyirodu Uyiraga'' |
Year = 1998 |
Role = Richa Pallod
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Thodarum'' |
Year = 1999 |
Role = Devayani, Heera
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Unnai Thedi'' |
Year = 1999 |
Role = Malavika
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Vaali'' |
Year = 1999 |
Role = [[Simran (actress)|Simran]], [[Jyothika]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Anandha Poongatrey'' |
Year = 1999 |
Role = [[Meena]], Malavika
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Nee Varuvai Ena'' |
Year = 1999 |
Role = Devayani
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''[[Amarkalam]]'' |
Year = 1999 |
Role = [[Shalini]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Mugavari'' |
Year = 2000 |
Role = [[Jyothika]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''[[Kandukondain Kandukondain]]'' |
Year = 2000 |
Role = [[Aishwarya Rai]], [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven'' |
Year = 2000 |
Role = [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Dheena'' |
Year = 2001 |
Role = Laila
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Citizen'' |
Year = 2001 |
Role = [[Meena]], [[Vasundhara Das]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Poovellam Un Vaasam'' |
Year = 2001 |
Role = [[Jyothika]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''[[Asoka (film)|Samrat Ashoka]]'' |
Year = 2001 |
Role = [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Kareena Kapoor]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''[[Asoka (film)|Asoka]]'' (Hindi debut) |
Year = 2001 |
Role = [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Kareena Kapoor]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Red'' |
Year = 2002 |
Role = Priya Gill
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Raja'' |
Year = 2002 |
Role = [[Jyothika]], Priyanka Trivedi
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Villain'' |
Year = 2002 |
Role = Kiran Rathod, [[Meena]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Ennai Thalatta Varuvala'' |
Year = 2003 |
Role = Vignesh, Reshma
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Anjaneya'' |
Year = 2003 |
Role = [[Meera Jasmine]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Jana'' |
Year = 2004 |
Role = [[Sneha]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Attagasam'' |
Year = 2004 |
Role = [[Pooja]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''Ji'' |
Year = 2005 |
Role = [[Trisha Krishnan|Trisha]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''[[Paramasivan]]'' |
Year = 2006 |
Role = Laila
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = ''[[Thirupathi]]'' |
Year = 2006 |
Role = Sadha
}}
{{Filmography-end}}


==Upcoming movies==
==Upcoming movies==
{{ActingFilmography}}
*2006 - '''[[Godfather (film)| God Father]]''' - Directed by '''KS Ravikumar''', Produced by '''Nic Arts''', Cast: '''Ajith, [[Asin (actress) |Asin]], [[Kanika (actress) |Kanika]]''' - [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000787.html songs] [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/7343.html trailer]
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
*2006 - '''[[Naan Kadavul]]''' - Directed by '''Bala''', Produced by '''Sri Rajalakshmi Films Pvt Ltd.''', Cast: '''Ajith, [[Bhavana (actress) |Bhavana]]'''
Title = '''[[Godfather (film)|God Father]]''' by KS Ravikumar |
Year = 2006 |
Role = [[Asin (actress)|Asin]], [[Kanika (actress)|Kanika]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = '''[[Naan Kadavul]]''' by Bala |
Year = 2006 |
Role = [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]]
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = '''Savaal''' by Vishnuvardhan |
Year = 2007 |
Role =
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = '''Kasimedu''' by [[Selvaraghavan]] |
Year = 2007 |
Role = [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]], [[Dhanush (actor)|Dhanush]], Sonia Agarwal
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = '''Check''' by Dharani |
Year = tba |
Role =
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = '''Itihasam''' by Subramanium Suppaya |
Year = tba |
Role =
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = '''Kannabiran''' by Ameer |
Year = tba |
Role =
}}
{{ActingFilmography-movie |
Title = '''Aarpatham''' by Saran |
Year = tba |
Role =
}}
{{Filmography-end}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*He is a professional bike racer
*He is a professional bike racer.
*He is the third Indian to take part in international [[Formula 3]] race competitions. The others being Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandok
*He is the third [[Indian]] to take part in international [[Formula 3]] race competitions. The others being [[Narain Karthikeyan]] and [[Karun Chandok]]
*He owns a pilot licence
*He owns a pilot licence.
*He is professional photographer
*He is professional photographer.
*He is learning to play violin
*He is learning to play violin
*He has won local [[Badminton]] tournaments
*He has won local [[Badminton]] tournaments.
*His fanbase doubled between ''Dheena'' and ''Villain'' and again doubled between ''Villain'' and ''Attagasam''
*His fanbase doubled between ''Dheena'' and ''Villain'' and again doubled between ''Attagasam'' and ''Paramasivan''
*Rajinikanth's surprise attendance at the [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/8091.html launch function of ''Paramasivan''] shocked all and sundry
*[[Rajinikanth]]'s surprise attendance at the [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/8091.html launch function of ''Paramasivan''] shocked all and sundry.
*Director SJ Surya has a framed picture of Ajith in the pooja room of his home and literally worships him daily to show his gratitude. He attended the [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/1/8108.html launch function of ''Thirupadhi''] without invitation to show his soldarity with his mentor
*Director [[SJ Suryah]] has a framed picture of Ajith in the pooja room of his home and literally worships him daily to show his gratitude. He attended the [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/1/8108.html launch function of ''Thirupadhi''] without invitation to show his soldarity with his mentor.

*''Thirupadhi'' has emerged as the biggest hit in Ajith's career
*''Jana'' was the biggest flop in Ajith's career


==External links==
==External links==
*http://www.ajitrasigan.com
*http://www.ajitrasigan.com
*http://www.thalarasigan.com
*http://www.ajith-fans.com
*http://www.ajith-fans.com
*http://flyingtaurus.ajithfans.com
*http://flyingtaurus.ajithfans.com
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*http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/actorajith-fans
*http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UltimateStarAjit
*http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UltimateStarAjit
*http://www.ajithfans.com - Unofficial E-Fans association
*[http://www.kollywoodtalk.com/actors-gallery/view/Ajith/ Ultimate star Ajith gallery]
*[http://www.kollywoodtalk.com/actors-gallery/view/Ajith/ Ultimate star Ajith gallery]
*http://www.ajithji.com
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Ajith
File:Ajith0.jpg
BornMay 1, 1971
Hyderabad
OccupationActor
Websitehttp://www.ajithfans.com


Ajith Kumar (born May 1, 1971 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India) is an immensely popular Tamil actor and a race car driver with a huge fan following. He is affectionately called offscreen as Thala (The Head) by his fans and is titled onscreen as Ultimate Star in his movies.

Film career

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Ultimate Star Ajith
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Aasai
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Kadhal Koattai
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Ullasam
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Kadhal Mannan
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Vaali
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Nee Varuvay Enna
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Mugavari
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Kandukondain Kandukondain
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Dheena
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Citizen
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Poovellam Un Vasam
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Samrat Asoka
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Jana
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Attagasam
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Ji
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Paramasivan
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Thirupathi
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Godfather
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Naan Kadavul

Ajith started his film career, at the age of 21, in a Telugu movie Prema Pustagam in 1992. The movie was an instant hit and the Telugu film industry immediately took notice of him awarding him the Best New Face award of that year. His next film was in Tamil - a musical hit called Amaravathisongs for which he was paid a salary of just Rs390! However his second film released after 17 months - another musical hit Pavithrasongs. The delay was caused due to a bike accident that made him bed-ridden.

Both these films familiarised his lover-boy looks to the people of Tamil Nadu and established him as a promising teen icon. One remarkable feature of his film career is that he has picked up at least one award for his films every year from 1992 through 2002 from government, institutions and media. Almost all his 30+ films have been dubbed or remade into Telugu. In an industry without entry barriers for celebrity sons, Ajith was the only self-made hero in the Nineties who survived and prospered without any film background whatsoever. As late as 1990, he was still working as a garment exporter.

His third film released 10 months later. It was the biggest blockbuster hit of 1995 Aasaisongs, which ran for 210 days, directed by Vasanth and came as a turning point for Ajith. It brought him immense name/face recognition in each and every Tamil household! It was such a runaway success that he began considering cinema as a viable full-time career option for the first time ever! Thereafter film offers poured in regularly!

His fourth release Vaanmathisongs was also a silver jubilee blockbuster quickly followed by Kalloori Vaasalsongs which was a musical hit later dubbed into Telugu as College Gate! But it was Director Agathiyan's Kadhal Kottaisongs which put him straight into the top slot at the age of 25. The film was a mega blockbuster hit and also received a National Award (award given by the Government of India) for the director. It ran for 240 days!

The musical hit Nesamsongs cast him along with Maheshwari who reappeared in Amitabh Bachan's Ullasamsongs for which his salary was raised to Rs50 lakhs. This was followed by a string of musical hits like Raasisongs, Rettai Jadai Vayasusongs, Kadhal Mannansongs, Uyirodu Uyiragasongsand the blockbuster Aval Varuvalasongs which cast him along with Simran.

Throughout 1997 and 1998, his personal life came under unprecedented media scrutiny with juicy tabloid gossip about his rocky relationship with actress Heera which ended in Thodarumsongs when she reportedly walked out on him. Ajith went into depression throughout the shoot of the musical hit Unnai Thedisongs. It was in these troublesome times that another mega blockbuster hit in his career Vaalisongs arrived! This film helped Ajith solidify his reputation (despite all the media mudslinging) as the superstar of next generation! The film was a huge blockbuster hit - a thriller running packed houses for 270 days. From there on, there was no stopping him. He ruled with continuous musical hits like Anandha Poongatreysongs, blockbuster Amarkalamsongs (71 screens) and Mugavarisongs (86 screens). Then he set up an independent film distribution company named as AK International.

At the age of 30, Ajith went for a radical image makeover in the blockbuster Dheenasongs that released 8 months later (in 114 screens). This was followed by musical hits like Citizensongs (128 screens) and Poovellam Un Vaasam songs (143 screens) which picked up dozens of awards from media and government.

For the sake of survival and friendship in an industry with minimal entry barriers, Ajith had to resort to doing guest roles in a relatively large number of films like Paasamalargal, Rajavin Parvaiyiley, Minor Maappillaigal, Pagaivan, Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen, Nee Varuvai Ena, Kandukondain Kandukondain songs(its audio rights sale record price of Rs2.2 crores still remains unbeaten), Asokasongs and Ennai Thalatta Varuvala.

There were some hiccups in the form of films such as Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuvensongs (100 screens) which had outrageous plots but Ajith came back strong every time with musical hits Redsongs (157 screens), Rajasongs (171 screens) and Villainsongs (185 screens) directed by K.S.Ravikumar, which was a tremendous success, running 300 days.

The musical hit Anjaneyasongs released 11 months later amid sky-high expectations (in 200 screens). His salary then peaked at Rs3.5 crores per film and its Telugu remake rights were sold for Rs85+ lacs at the time of shoot itself! But his grip on the world of Kollywood weakened by choosing outlandish plots such as Janasongs that released 7 months later (in 214 screens). This was the only Ajith film ever that did not take a grand opening due to haphazard marketing, logistic and project management issues. Then, he declared that there would be no more racing and he would concentrate only on acting thereafter.

The musical hit Attagasamsongs (for which he magnanimously waived his full salary) came as a welcome relief (in 228 screens) as Ajith tried full-length comedy to much critical acclaim from masses and classes. In late 2004, Ajith converted all his fanclubs into productive Narpani Eyakkams headquartered in Chennai. Jisongs opening (in 242 screens) triggered riots and mayhem in several districts. Such is his fan rage! Its Telugu version released in October 2005.

2006 looks to be a great year in his career as he has many big projects in the pipeline. As of January 2006, he has over 60,000 registered fanclubs worldwide! Though his Pongal release Paramasivansongs arrived 11 months later (in 257 screens), it has still been declared a blockbuster by trade signalling one of the strongest comebacks in Kollywood history! However, according to television stations such as "Sun T.V.", Paramasivan was second to Vijay's Aathi.

Ajith's latest release Thirupathisongs has opened in 270 screens throughout TN setting a new peak in his long career. He is one of the few super stars in India who guarantee minimum box office collections worth $3 million in the first week of release itself for his films. This has led film critics, fans, publications, producers, distributors and exhibitors to fondly call him King of Opening ever since 1999. His millions of fans worldwide are noted for their overt show of affection on the day of release of his films like performing camphor pooja, paal abishekam for his cutouts, offering special prayers, tonsuring heads and putting up fancy posters with catchy taglines.

Personal life

Ajith is the middle son of three, born to a Sindhi mother and Malayalee father. Ajith dropped out of school in 1986 to become a part-time 2/4-wheeler mechanic and full-time garment exporter based in Erode till 1990. Business exigencies pushed him into modelling for adverts in print media which eventually paved the way into Tollywood and later Kollywood.

After his surgery for a broken vertebra he lost feeling in his legs, but he took on a vow to recover and walked all the way from his home in Madras to the Balaji shrine in Tirupathi, in Andhra Pradesh. He shed 20 kilos in severe diet and fitness sessions within 40 days for Paramasivan directed by P.Vasu. He is also called The Phoenix in close circles within the film industry due to his self-confidence and resilience.

In Amarkalam, he was paired with fellow actress Shalini for the first time. The film was a silver jubilee blockbuster hit, and Ajith fell in love with his leading lady, who he later married. Ajith is active in spreading awareness of the Green Revolution, an effort to clean up the Chennai environment and encouraging people to plant saplings. He uses his films for subtle marketing of his ideas in this regard.

Ajith's persona is credited as extrovert leadership material by his directors. His off-hand interviews in the Nineties took the conservative media by storm.

Awards & achievements

As an actor

  • Best New Face Award from Bharatmuni Art Academy for his debut film 'Prema Pusthakam' (Telugu)
  • Film fare Award, Cinema Express Award and Dinakaran Cinema Award for the film Vaali(1999)
  • He is also a recipient of Cinema Express Best Artist Award for Mugavari(2000)
  • Special Actor - State Award in 2004 for the film Poovellam Un Vasam(2001)
  • Film fare Award and Dinakaran Cinema Award for the film Villan(2002)

As a race car driver

  • He has participated in the Indian Formula Suzuki Championships in 2002.
  • He has participated in the Formula 3 BMW Asia championships in 2003 for Indian Team.

Results : He got the 6th position in the 8th round and the 5th position in the 10th round. In total, he finished 12th among 40 drivers.

  • He participated in the British F3 Scholarship in 2004 for Indian Team.

Results : He got the 3rd position in the 2nd round and in the 8th round.

  • He participated in the practice laps of the Renault Championships.

Punch Words & Dialogues

  • 1996 - Leokappasa (Vaanmathi)
  • 2001 - Thala (Dheena)
  • 2002 - Adhu (Red)
  • 2004 - Thala Pola Varuma (Attagasam)
  • 2006 - Super Star (God Father)

Filmography

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Upcoming movies

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Trivia

  • He is a professional bike racer.
  • He is the third Indian to take part in international Formula 3 race competitions. The others being Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandok
  • He owns a pilot licence.
  • He is professional photographer.
  • He is learning to play violin
  • He has won local Badminton tournaments.
  • His fanbase doubled between Dheena and Villain and again doubled between Attagasam and Paramasivan
  • Rajinikanth's surprise attendance at the launch function of Paramasivan shocked all and sundry.
  • Director SJ Suryah has a framed picture of Ajith in the pooja room of his home and literally worships him daily to show his gratitude. He attended the launch function of Thirupadhi without invitation to show his soldarity with his mentor.


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