Ajay Rao, born on January 24, 1980, is a renowned Indian actor primarily active in the Kannada film industry, widely regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished Kannada cine actors, affectionately known as "Sandalwood Krishna".
He made his cinematic debut in the 2003 film "Excuse Me", a directorial venture by Prem, alongside Ramya and Sunil Raoh. Ajay portrayed the character of a musician, smitten with a girl, but struggling to express his feelings. The film's success can be gauged by its 25-week run at Karnataka's largest theatre, Kapali.
The turning point in Ajay's career came with the successful films "Taj Mahal" (2008),"Krishnan Love Story" (2010),and "Krishnan Marriage Story" (2011),which further cemented his position as a leading actor in the Kannada film industry.
