Ajith Kumar (Indian Actor) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	01/05/1971
Age	55 years
Birthplace	Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Latest News about Ajith Kumar

13/09/2026

Coverage in September 2026 reported updates around Ajith Kumar's racing activities and public appearances, including a first glimpse of a racing documentary titled Gladiators on his birthday. The reports also noted renewed attention to his motorsport commitments and his continued visibility in both film and racing circles.

04/08/2026

Reports said Ajith Kumar's next film was titled Daredevil, with Adhik Ravichandran returning as director and Shalini attached as producer. The announcement followed ongoing media attention around his post-Good Bad Ugly projects and upcoming production plans.

30/05/2026

Ajith Kumar's mother passed away in Chennai at the age of 85. Industry figures paid tribute following the news, and reports noted the family’s long-standing connection to the city.

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Bio/Wiki

Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor best known by his mononym Ajith or the name his fans gave him Thala and Ultimate Star known for his work in Tamil cinema.
In addition to his acting, Ajith Kumar in a sabbatical, participated in the 2004 British Formula 3 season as a Formula Two racing driver and was ranked the third best motor car driver in India at his peak.
He was born as the middle child to a Tamil father and a Sindhi mother.
He grew up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Educational Qualification(s)

Dropped out of Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School in 1986.

Family

Father: Subramaniam (Tamil).
Mother: Mohanakrishnan (Sindhi).

Career

Hindi Dubbed Movies	The King Maker (2011) Billa 2 (2012) Player Ek Khiladi (2013) Mera Farz (2007) Main Hoon Soldier (2004) Ghulam- The Revolt (2002) Satyadev The Fearless Cop (2015) Veeram The Power Man (2014) Asal (2010) Godfather Shiva (2006) Ek Sarfarosh The Brave Heart (2005) Anjaneya (2003) Citizen (2001) Jaanbaaz Commando (2008) Vedelam (2015)
Known For	Indian Cinema
Total Movies	Over 60
Box Office Collection	₹1,138 Cr
Recent Movies	Movie Name: Mankatha Release Date: January 2026 Movie Name: Good Bad Ugly Release Date: April 2025 Movie Name: Vidaamuyarchi Release Date: February 2025 Movie Name: Thunivu Release Date: January 2023 Movie Name: Valimai Release Date: February 2022 Movie Name: Nerkonda Paarvai Release Date: August 2019 Movie Name: Viswasam Release Date: January 2019 Movie Name: Billa Release Date: December 2007 Movie Name: Mankatha Release Date:
Awards	Four Filmfare Awards for Best Actor – Tamil (Vaali, Villain, Varalaru, Mankatha). Three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Three Cinema Express Awards. Four Vijay Awards.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ajith Kumar is known for his skills as a professional car racer.
2. He initially began his journey in the entertainment industry by taking on minor roles.
3. Over time, he rose to prominence and established himself as a leading actor in South Indian cinema.
4. He has requested fans and media to refer to him by his birth name Ajith Kumar, Ajith, or AK, and not by honorifics like 'Thala'.
5. He worked as a part-time two-wheeler mechanic and a full-time garment exporter based in Erode until 1990.

Ajith Kumar Actor Indian Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India