Ajith Kumar is best known as an Indian actor, born on 1 May 1971 in Secunderabad.
The name is also commonly spelled Ajit Kumar.
As of 2026, he is 55 years old, and his birth date places him under the Taurus sign.
He has 58 credited works on public record and has been recognised with Filmfare Awards South and Padma Bhushan in Art.
The sections that follow break down Ajith Kumar's biography into quick facts, early life, career history, personal life and a year-by-year timeline.
Ajith Kumar — Early Life, Family and Education
Ajith Kumar was born on 1 May 1971 in Secunderabad, and holds Indian nationality.
He studied at Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School.
Ajith Kumar — Career and Professional Work
Ajith Kumar works primarily as a film actor, screenwriter and racing automobile driver.
Ajith Kumar — Movies and TV Shows
Public databases list 58 screen credits for Ajith Kumar, spanning 1992 to 2022. That breaks down as 57 as cast member and 1 as director.
The most recent on record are Valimai (2022), Viswasam (2019), Vivegam (2017) and Well, If You Know Me (2015).
The 45 most recent are listed below, newest first.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Valimai | cast member |
| 2019 | Viswasam | cast member |
| 2017 | Vivegam | cast member |
| 2015 | Well, If You Know Me | cast member |
| 2015 | Vedhalam | cast member |
| 2014 | Veeram | cast member |
| 2013 | Arrambam | cast member |
| 2012 | English Vinglish | cast member |
| 2012 | Billa II | cast member |
| 2011 | Mankatha | cast member |
| 2008 | Aegan | cast member |
| 2007 | Billa | cast member |
| 2007 | Aalwar | cast member |
| 2007 | Kireedam | cast member |
| 2006 | Varalaru | cast member |
| 2006 | Paramasivan | cast member |
| 2006 | Thirupathi | cast member |
| 2005 | Ji | cast member |
| 2004 | Attahasam | cast member |
| 2004 | Jana | cast member |
| 2003 | Ennai Thalatta Varuvala | cast member |
| 2003 | Anjaneya | cast member |
| 2002 | Raja | cast member |
| 2002 | Villain | cast member |
| 2002 | Red | cast member |
| 2001 | Aśoka | cast member |
| 2001 | Dheena | cast member |
| 2001 | Poovellam Un Vasam | cast member |
| 2001 | Citizen | cast member |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | cast member |
| 2000 | Mugavaree | cast member |
| 2000 | Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven | cast member |
| 1999 | Indulekha | director |
| 1999 | Thodarum | cast member |
| 1999 | Anantha Poongatre | cast member |
| 1999 | Unnai Thedi | cast member |
| 1999 | Amarkalam | cast member |
| 1999 | Nee Varuvai Ena | cast member |
| 1999 | Vaali | cast member |
| 1998 | Uyirodu Uyiraga | cast member |
| 1998 | Kaadhal Mannan | cast member |
| 1998 | Aval Varuvala | cast member |
| 1998 | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | cast member |
| 1997 | Ullaasam | cast member |
| 1997 | Pagaivan | cast member |
Ajith Kumar — Awards and Recognition
He has received 2 documented honours in 2025.
They are the Padma Bhushan in Art (2025) and the Filmfare Awards South.
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards South | — |
| Padma Bhushan in Art | 2025 |
Ajith Kumar — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
He is married to Shalini Kumar (married 2000).
He is associated with Chennai as a place of residence.
Ajith Kumar — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Ajith Kumar is on public record, so none is stated here.
His documented income sources are professional work as a film actor, screenwriter and racing automobile driver, brand partnerships and sponsored social content.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Ajith Kumar — Career Timeline
- 1971Born in Secunderabad.
- 1992Earliest credit on record: Prema Pustakam.
- 19964 credited releases including Minor Mappillai and Vaanmathi.
- 19975 credited releases including Ullaasam and Pagaivan.
- 19997 credited releases including Indulekha and Thodarum.
- 2000Married Shalini Kumar.
- 2025Received the Padma Bhushan in Art.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q339896 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
