Ajay Raj
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Ajay Raaj | |
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| Born | Nagarajan 21 February 1982 Chennai |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Writer, Choreographer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Ajay Raaj is an Indian film actor and choreographer who appears in Tamil language films. While working as a dance choreographer, Ajay made his acting debut with Agathiyan's Selvam (2005), before appearing in Chennai 600028 (2007) and has since appeared regularly in films associated with director Venkat Prabhu and his team.[1][2][3]
Career
While working as a dance choreographer, Ajay made his acting debut with Agathiyan's Selvam (2005) portraying a friend of the lead character played by Nandha. His friendship with Venkat Prabhu meant that he was cast in Chennai 600028 (2007) portraying an ambulance driver, who plays gully cricket for the Sharks team. He has since appeared regularly in films associated with director Venkat Prabhu and his team such as Saroja (2008) and Thozha (2008). Ajay Raaj also had a supporting role in Thiagarajan Kumararaja's neo-noir gangster film Aaranya Kaandam (2010), portraying a henchman of the gangster played by Jackie Shroff.[4][5][6]
In 2016, actor Nithin Sathya announced that Ajay Raaj would play the lead role in his first film as a producer.[7]
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jjunction | Special appearance | |
| 2005 | Selvam | Subramaniam | |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Ezhumalai | |
| 2008 | Thozha | Velu | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Cameo appearance | |
| 2010 | Goa | Cameo appearance | |
| 2011 | Aaranya Kaandam | Chittu | |
| 2014 | Vadacurry | Dhayalan | |
| 2014 | Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | Special appearance | |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II | Ezhumalai | |
| 2019 | Kuppathu Raja |
Choreographer
- 1998 Kadhal Mannan
- 1999 Amarkalam
- 1999 Hello
- 1999 Taj Mahal
- 2000 Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
- 2000 Appu
- 2000 Parthen Rasithen
- 2001 Kadal Pookkal
- 2002 Jjunction
- 2002 Naina
- 2002 Thamizh
- 2002 Gummalam
- 2003 University
- 2003 Kaiyodu Kai
- 2004 Jathi
- 2004 Campus
- 2005 Sukran
- 2005 Selvam
- 2005 Mazhai
- 2006 Kovai Brothers
- 2007 Chennai 600028
- 2008 Sadhu Miranda
- 2008 Thozha
- 2008 Vellithirai
- 2009 Siva Manasula Sakthi
- 2009 Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
- 2010 Goa
- 2010 Naanayam
- 2010 Baana Kaathadi
- 2011 Mankatha
- 2013 Biriyani
- 2014 Sri Ramanujar
- 2014 Sigaram Thodu
- 2014 Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten
- 2015 Mahabalipuram
- 2015 India Pakistan
- 2015 Massu Engira Masilamani
- 2015 Maanga
- 2015 Om Shanthi Om
- 2016 Kadhal Kaalam
- 2016 Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
- 2017 Kaadhal Kaalam
- 2018 Jarugandi
- 2019 Party
References
- ^ "Ready for the occasion". 11 April 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Popular Hero turns villain for 'Chennai 600028 2' boys - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 29 November 2016.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Venkat Prabhu begins 'Chennai 600028' reunion - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Balaji's Thots » Aaranya Kaandam". bbthots.com.
- ^ "Aaranya Kaandam Movie Review {4.5/5}: Critic Review of Aaranya Kaandam by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Chennai 600028 boys team up for a thriller - Times of India". The Times of India.