PADMA BHUSHAN AJITH KUMAR 🛐

ACTOR | RACER | KADAVULEYY...

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Ajith Kumar Subramaniam, born on 1 May 1971 in Secunderabad, India, is a renowned Indian actor predominantly active in Tamil cinema. He has starred in over 61 films and has won several awards, including four Vijay Awards, three Cinema Express Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Apart from his acting career, Ajith is also an occasional racing driver who has participated in the MRF Racing series and competed in circuits around India.He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2025Ajith Kumar is an Indian actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. Apart from a small role in the 1990 Tamil film En Veedu En Kanavar,[1] his professional career began three years later with his debut as a lead actor in Tamil cinema with Amaravathi (1993). Despite being a moderate success, the film helped him obtain more modelling assignments. He followed it up the same year with Prema Pusthakam, his only Telugu film to date.[2][3] After Amaravathi's release, Ajith opted against acting, and instead tried pursuing a career in auto racing. While training for an amateur race, he injured his back and underwent three major surgeries, leaving him bed-ridden for a year and a half.[4] After recovering from the injury, he played supporting roles in Paasamalargal (1994) and Pavithra (1994).[4][5] After this, he co-starred with Vijay in Rajavin Parvaiyile (1995). That same year, he had his breakthrough with the romantic thriller Aasai. His performance earned him critical acclaim and established him as an up-and-coming actor in Tamil cinema