Ajith Kumar is a renowned Indian film actor, primarily active in the Tamil cinema industry, where he has established himself as one of the leading actors.
He began his acting career in a supporting role in a Telugu film, before gaining widespread recognition for his portrayal of a thriller genre in the Tamil film Aasai, released in 1995.
This marked the beginning of a streak of high-grossing films, where Ajith typically played the role of a romantic hero, with notable films such as Kadhal Kottai and Kadhal Mannan, both released in 1996 and 1998 respectively.
However, Ajith later transitioned to method acting, showcasing his versatility in films like Vaali, Mugavaree, Kandukondain Kandukondain, and Citizen, all released between 1999 and 2001.
He then solidified his status as an action hero with popular films such as Amarkalam, Dheena, Villain, Varalaru, and Billa, all released between 1999 and 2007.
Throughout his career, Ajith has received three Filmfare Best Actor Awards in Tamil, all of which were awarded for films featuring him in multiple roles.
Ajith predominantly performs leading roles in major studio films, exploring a range of genres including romantic comedies, drama, and action thrillers.