Ajith Kumar, one of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated stars, was born on 1 May 1971 in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India. He comes from a mixed heritage, with his father Parmeshwar Subramaniam being of Tamil origin and his mother Mohini Mani being Sindhi. Ajith has two brothers — Anup Kumar, an investor, and Anil Kumar, an entrepreneur from IIT Madras. He studied at Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School in Chennai but left his studies early to pursue a career.

Physical Appearance

Ajith stands tall at 5 feet 9 inches (1.76 m) and weighs around 80 kg (176 lbs). With an athletic build, he has a 43-inch chest, 34-inch waist, and 16-inch biceps. Brown eyes and brown hair add charisma to his handsome looks and charming screen presence.

Professional Career

Ajith started his film career with the Tamil film "En Veedu En Kanavar" in 1990, and his Telugu debut came through "Prema Pusthakam" in 1993. He entered Bollywood with "Asoka" in 2001. Then came a slew of hits, from "Vaali" to "Villain," "Varalaru," "Billa," "Mankatha," "Vedalam," "Viswasam," and "Nerkonda Paarvai." His most recent offering is "Valimai."

Apart from acting, he is also an avid car racer and has participated in many national and international motor racing events. The megastar has relatively kept a bare public image, aloof and humble at the same time.

Awards and Achievements

Ajith has received many awards for his portrayal:

3 Filmfare Awards South - for Vaali, Villain, and Varalaru
3 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
4 Vijay Awards

Other awards including Cinema Express awards and Zee Cine Awards

Personal Life

Ajith Kumar married actress Shalini in 2000, and the couple has two children — a daughter Anoushka Kumar and a son Aadvik Kumar. It is said that the actor leads a simple and grounded life despite his fame. He is also the chairman of the Mohini-Mani Foundation, a non-profit organization named after his parents.

Interests and Favorites

Ajith enjoys car racing, cricket, photography, and reading biographies. Being a South Indian, his favorites mainly include all types of idli and dosa, besides biryani. Among his favorite actors are Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Chiranjeevi, while actresses like Simran and Jyotika top his list. He also admires singers like Lata Mangeshkar and A. R. Rahman.

Assets and Net Worth

Ajith reportedly charges around Rs. 20–25 crore per film, with an estimated annual income of Rs. 30–35 crore. His total net worth is believed to be approximately Rs. 250 crore. He has a luxury car collection that includes Audi, BMW, and Range Rover.

Lesser Known Facts

He doesn’t smoke.
He is a licensed car racer and has represented India in Formula 2 championships.
Despite holding American citizenship earlier, Ajith identifies deeply with Indian roots and Tamil culture.