Ajith Kumar: News
Ajith Kumar is an Indian actor who works in the Tamil film industry. He is considered to be one of the leading actors in Tamil cinema who acts in films ranging from romantic comedies to action thrillers and dramas. Kumar has done more than 60 Tamil films in his career. He has received numerous accolades including three Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, three Cinema Express Awards, and four Vijay Awards. He made his debut in Tamil cinema with a small role in the 1990 film ‘En Veedu En Kanavar.’ Kumar’s first theatrical release was the 1993 Tamil romantic drama ‘Amaravathi.’ Following this, he played character roles in several Tamil films. Kumar gained popularity following the release of the 1995 romantic thriller ‘Aasai,’ where he played the lead role. He was known as a romantic hero for doing films like ‘Kadhal Kottai,’ ‘Kaadhal Mannan,’ and ‘Aval Varuvala.’ He also forayed into the action film genre with movies like ‘Billa,’ ‘Amarkalam,’ ‘Villain,’ and ‘Varalaru.’ Kumar is inclined toward drones and UAVs and is also a motor car racer. He has also participated in the 2010 MRF Racing series.
15 Apr 2025
Box OfficeIlaiyaraaja sues 'Good Bad Ugly' makers over copyright infringement
Renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja has filed a complaint against the producers of the recently released Tamil film Good Bad Ugly.
14 Apr 2025
South Indian CinemaHere's how much Ajith, Trisha charged for 'Good Bad Ugly'
The Tamil action-comedy-drama film Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, has performed strongly at the box office since its release on April 10.
12 Apr 2025
NetflixWhere to watch Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' post-theatrical run
Ajith Kumar's latest action-packed offering, Good Bad Ugly, has created a storm at the box office, raking in ₹28.5 crore on its opening day (April 10).
11 Apr 2025
Box OfficeAjith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' gets bumper opening; earns ₹28.5cr
Ajith Kumar's latest release, Good Bad Ugly, has stormed the box office, reportedly raking in an estimated ₹28.5cr net in India on its opening day, Thursday.
10 Apr 2025
Box Office'Good Bad Ugly' distributor accused of unfair ticket pricing
The release of Ajith Kumar's much-anticipated film Good Bad Ugly has been marred by a controversy over inflated ticket prices.
07 Apr 2025
ChennaiAjith Kumar's 250-foot cutout collapses in Nellai; no injuries reported
A gigantic cutout of actor Ajith Kumar collapsed while it was being installed at PSS Theatre in Vannarapettai, Nellai. The cutout was being set up in anticipation of the Tamil superstar's upcoming movie Good Bad Ugly.
05 Apr 2025
Sunny DeolAjith Kumar and Sunny Deol films to clash April 10
Two most awaited films—Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly and Sunny Deol's Jaat—will be released on April 10.
26 Feb 2025
Tamil CinemaAjith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' teaser to release on Friday
The much-anticipated teaser of Ajith Kumar's upcoming film, Good Bad Ugly, will be unveiled on Friday.
09 Feb 2025
South Indian CinemaRegina Cassandra criticizes 'shabbily written' female roles in mainstream cinema
Regina Cassandra, who recently appeared in the Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi opposite Ajith Kumar, has slammed the absence of meaty roles for women in mainstream cinema.
07 Feb 2025
Box OfficeBumper opening: Ajith's 'Vidaamuyarchi' earns ₹22 crore on Day 1
Ajith Kumar's latest action thriller, Vidaamuyarchi, directed by Magizh Thirumeni, has taken a strong start at the box office.
06 Feb 2025
Anirudh RavichanderWhen, where to watch 'Vidaamuyarchi' on OTT
The action thriller Vidaamuyarchi, featuring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, will be making its digital debut on Netflix after its theatrical release.
06 Feb 2025
Box OfficeAjith Kumar's 'Vidaamuyarchi' leaked online hours after release
The much-awaited Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi, featuring Ajith Kumar, hit the screens on Thursday. However, just hours after its release, the film was leaked online on several pirated websites.
04 Feb 2025
Naga Chaitanya'Loveyapa,' 'Thandel': Movies hitting theaters this week
The first week of February promises to be exciting for Indian cinema, with a variety of much-awaited films across multiple languages—Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu—all set to hit the screens.
29 Jan 2025
Dhanush'Vidaamuyarchi,' 'Thandel': South films to watch out for in February
As we step into February 2025, cinema halls will be flooded with a slew of South Indian films. From action thrillers to romantic comedies, the upcoming releases promise a diverse cinematic experience for moviegoers.
28 Jan 2025
Droupadi MurmuAjith Kumar honored with Padma Bhushan—A look at his legacy
Tamil cinema icon Ajith Kumar has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award for his contributions to the field of art.
16 Jan 2025
Anirudh RavichanderAjith's 'Vidaamuyarchi' to release on February 6; trailer out today
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's much-anticipated film, Vidaamuyarchi, will hit theaters on February 6.
16 Jan 2025
Upcoming MoviesAjith Kumar might lead Prashanth Neel's new cinematic universe
Renowned filmmaker Prashanth Neel is reportedly all set to join forces with actor Ajith Kumar for an upcoming project. This news has revived previous rumors of their potential collaboration.
09 Jan 2025
Anirudh Ravichander'Vidaamuyarchi': Ajith Kumar's next gets U/A, release date still pending
The highly anticipated Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi, starring superstar Ajith Kumar, has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
08 Jan 2025
Dubai'Ajith is safe': Thala comes out unharmed from Porsche crash
Popular actor and race car driver, Ajith Kumar, narrowly escaped a horrific car crash in Dubai recently. The accident took place during a practice session when he was behind the wheel of his Porsche 992.
02 Jan 2025
HollywoodNo, 'Vidaamuyarchi' makers didn't receive ₹150cr plagiarism notice from Hollywood
In a recent interview with Zoom, a source close to the production of Ajith Kumar's upcoming film Vidaamuyarchi denied having received any plagiarism notice from Hollywood's Paramount Pictures.
01 Jan 2025
Anirudh RavichanderAjith Kumar's 'Vidaamuyarchi' no longer releasing on January 10—here's why
To fans' disappointment, the highly-anticipated Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi, starring superstar Ajith Kumar, has been unexpectedly delayed.
29 Sep 2024
Tamil CinemaAjith Kumar launches racing team, will also participate in races
Ajith Kumar, the Tamil actor who's also a big motorsport fan, is all set to kick off his own racing team, aptly named Ajith Kumar Racing.
13 Sep 2024
DubaiAjith Kumar buys Porsche GT3 RS worth ₹4cr after Ferrari
South Indian actor Ajith Kumar, renowned for his passion for bikes and cars, has recently added a Porsche GT3 RS worth ₹4 crore to his impressive collection.
03 Sep 2024
Vijay'GOAT': How Venkat Prabhu employs AI to feature late Vijayakanth
Director Venkat Prabhu's upcoming film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) is set to hit the screens on Thursday (September 5).
16 Aug 2024
VijayConfirmed! H Vinoth to direct Vijay's final film, 'Thalapathy 69'
Director H Vinoth has confirmed his collaboration with Thalapathy Vijay for the actor's 69th film, which is tentatively titled Thalapathy 69.
24 Jul 2024
DubaiAjith Kumar adds ₹9cr Ferrari to his luxury car collection
The legendary actor Ajith Kumar, known for his adventurous spirit and luxurious lifestyle, has recently added a striking red Ferrari to his collection.
01 Jul 2024
Lyca ProductionsAjith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan to play husband-wife in 'Vidaa Muyarchi'
The much-anticipated Tamil film, Vidaa Muyarchi, featuring Ajith Kumar has been in the news due to its multiple delays. The shooting is currently taking place on the outskirts of Azerbaijan.
04 Apr 2024
Netflix'Vidaa Muyarchi': Ajith Kumar performs daring car stunt; video unveiled
Tamil cinema superstar, Ajith Kumar, has left fans both awestruck and concerned with a video of a daring car stunt from his upcoming film, Vidaa Muyarchi.
09 Mar 2024
Tamil CinemaAjith Kumar's health update: Actor returns home after nerve treatment
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is back home and doing well after a recent hospital visit to treat a swollen nerve.
17 Jan 2024
NetflixNetflix acquires streaming rights for Vijay Sethupathi's 50th film, 'Maharaja'
Netflix recently announced the acquisition of streaming rights for Vijay Sethupathi's upcoming film, Maharaja.
17 Jan 2024
NetflixOTT: Ajith Kumar's 'Vidaa Muyarchi' to stream on Netflix
Ajith Kumar is a true blue superstar of Tamil cinema, and the actor delivered a humongous success with last year's Thunivu.
15 Oct 2023
Tamil CinemaAjith-starrer 'Vidaa Muyarchi's art director Milan dies of heart attack
The Tamil film industry is mourning the sudden loss of art director Milan, who was working on Ajith Kumar's upcoming Vidaa Muyarchi.
26 Sep 2023
Tamil CinemaAjith Kumar's 'Vidaa Muyarchi' filming to start in Abu Dhabi
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar delivered a massive blockbuster with Thunivu. Now the actor's highly anticipated film, Vidaa Muyarchi, is set to go on floors on October 4 in Abu Dhabi.
12 Sep 2023
Tamil CinemaTrisha joins Ajith Kumar in 'Vidaa Muyarchi'—their previous on-screen collaborations
Trisha Krishnan will be the female lead in Ajith Kumar's upcoming film Vidaa Muyarchi, as reported by industry tracker Manobala Vijayabalan.
01 May 2023
Happy BirthdayAjith Kumar's birthday: Revisiting earliest roles of his career
In a career spanning over three decades, superstar Ajith Kumar has built a solid fan following on the ground, an accomplishment very few stars can boast of.
01 May 2023
Tamil CinemaLyca Productions announces Ajith Kumar's next titled 'Vidaa Muyarchi'
Ajith Kumar is one of the biggest stars of Tamil cinema and his ardent fans monitor each and every minute update of the actor.
26 Apr 2023
Tamil CinemaAjith Kumar turns chef on a biking trip in Nepal
Ajith Kumar is one of the most known faces in Tamil cinema. The superstar is known for his suave looks and acting skills. Apart from acting, he is a passionate biker and is often seen going on biking trips around the globe.
19 Feb 2023
Tamil CinemaManju Warrier buys BMW luxury bike; calls Ajith Kumar 'inspiration'
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar is a bonafide biker, and the Thunivu star has also inspired his co-actor Manju Warrier to get into biking.
03 Feb 2023
OTT releasesAjith Kumar's 'Thunivu' locks OTT release on this date!
Superstar Ajith Kumar's Thunivu fever is still running high among the fans.
02 Feb 2023
VarisuVijay's 'Varisu' streaming details out! Know everything here
Thalapathy Vijay starrer Varisu's thunderous box office collection is a testimony of the commercial success of the film.
28 Jan 2023
Tamil CinemaAjith Kumar to team up with Atlee? Here's the truth
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar is currently enjoying the success of his latest release, Thunivu.