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.

29 Sep 2024

Tamil Cinema

Ajith 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

Dubai

Ajith 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

Vijay

Confirmed! 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

Dubai

Ajith 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 Productions

Ajith 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 Cinema

Ajith 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

Netflix

Netflix 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

Netflix

OTT: 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 Cinema

Ajith-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 Cinema

Ajith 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 Cinema

Trisha 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 Birthday

Ajith 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 Cinema

Lyca 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 Cinema

Ajith 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 Cinema

Manju 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 releases

Ajith 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

Varisu

Vijay'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 Cinema

Ajith Kumar to team up with Atlee? Here's the truth

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar is currently enjoying the success of his latest release, Thunivu.

24 Jan 2023

OTT releases

'Varisu,' 'Thunivu' OTT details: When, where to watch Tamil biggies 

The box office is presently being ruled by two South Indian superstars - Ajith Kumar and Thalapathy Vijay.

19 Jan 2023

Varisu

'Varisu' vs 'Thunivu': Vijay's family-drama marches ahead of Ajith's actioner

What an incredible week it has been for Varisu and Thunivu makers!

18 Jan 2023

Varisu

Vijay starrer 'Varisu' box office collection surpasses Rs. 200cr worldwide

Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu is simply unstoppable at the box office and the result of the success is for all to see!

16 Jan 2023

Tamil Cinema

'Varisu,' 'Thunivu' box office: Tamil biggies cross Rs. 100cr globally 

The year 2022 was an exceptional year for Tamil cinema, as audiences were in awe of movies like Ponniyin Selvan I and Vikram.

12 Jan 2023

Box Office Collection

'Varisu' vs 'Thunivu' box office: 'Thalapathy' Vijay beats Ajith Kumar

The Tamil film industry witnessed one of the biggest clashes as films of two superstars collided with each other on Wednesday (January 11).

11 Jan 2023

Tamil Cinema

'Thunivu' vs 'Varisu': All about early reviews, box office prediction 

The Tamil box office is witnessing one of the biggest battles as Ajith Kumar's Thunivu is clashing with Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu.

10 Jan 2023

Vijay

Before 'Thunivu' v/s 'Varisu,' looking at Vijay-Ajith Kumar's previous clashes

Kollywood superstars Thalapathy Vijay and Ajith Kumar are set to have an epic clash at the box office on Wednesday (Pongal) as their movies Varisu and Thunivu are headed for release on the same day.

18 Dec 2022

South Indian Cinema

Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu': Makers drop second single 'Kasethan Kadavulada'

In a piece of exciting news for the fans of Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar, the second single from his next film Thunivu, titled Kasethan Kadavulada, was finally released by the makers on Sunday.

17 Dec 2022

Vijay

'Thunivu' vs 'Varisu': Dil Raju breaks silence after receiving backlash

Telugu producer Dil Raju recently received massive backlash for making controversial statements about the upcoming movies of Vijay and Ajith Kumar: Varisu and Thunivu.

16 Dec 2022

Vijay

'Varisu' vs 'Thunivu': Dil Raju compares Vijay, AK; receives backlash

Tamil cinema's box office is set to witness a huge clash on Pongal as movies of superstars Ajith Kumar and Vijay are set to be released back-to-back.

07 Dec 2022

Vijay

What to expect from Vijay's 'Varisu' vs Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu'

After over eight years, the Kollywood box office is set to witness a mega clash!

06 Dec 2022

Boney Kapoor

Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu': First single 'Chilla Chilla' gets release date

Fans of Tamil star Ajith Kumar are gearing up to watch the actor in action on the big screens soon in the upcoming film Thunivu.

05 Nov 2022

Manju Warrier

Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu': About first single 'Chilla Chilla', more updates

It's time for Ajith Kumar's fans to rejoice as we have several updates about his much-awaited Kollywood film, Thunivu.

22 Sep 2022

Entertainment

Ajith Kumar, Vinoth's 'AK 61' titled 'Thunivu'; first look dropped

The fact that Tamil star Ajith Kumar, producer Boney Kapoor, and director H Vinoth are collaborating for their third project is no news.

30 May 2022

X

Ajith Kumar's fans go berserk after manager shares cryptic post

Ajith Kumar (AK) is one of the bonafide stars of the Tamil film industry.

11 Apr 2022

Tamil Cinema

'AK 61': Starts rolling in Hyderabad, Ajith Kumar joins sets

AK 61 has finally hit the floors!

31 Mar 2022

Ranveer Singh

5 movies streamed the most in India this past week

OTT platforms are offering us new movies, series and shows almost every single day.

21 Mar 2022

Pawan Kalyan

OTT clash! It's 'Valimai' vs 'Bheemla Nayak' on March 25

It will be a clash of biggies, but this time on the OTT platforms!

19 Mar 2022

Anirudh Ravichander

'AK 62': Vignesh Shivan to direct Ajith Kumar's next film

Popular Kollywood filmmaker Vignesh Shivan is all set to collaborate with Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar for the first time.

09 Mar 2022

Boney Kapoor

Ajith Kumar's 'AK 61' to hit the floors next week?

That Tamil star Ajith Kumar, producer Boney Kapoor, and director H Vinoth are collaborating for their third project, tentatively titled AK 61, is no news.

25 Feb 2022

Valimai

5 reasons why you should watch Ajith Kumar-led 'Valimai'

Ajith Kumar (AK)-led Valimai finally hit the cinema halls on Thursday (February 24).

23 Feb 2022

Boney Kapoor

'Valimai': Story, OTT release, possible sequel, and more details

Valimai is gearing up for a majestic release on February 24.

16 Feb 2022

Boney Kapoor

H Vinoth-Boney Kapoor announce 'AK 61,' share Ajith Kumar's look

Producer Boney Kapoor and director H Vinoth have officially announced their next collaboration, AK 61.

12 Feb 2022

Valimai

CBFC issues UA certificate to Ajith Kumar-starrer 'Valimai's Hindi version

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's fans are eagerly awaiting more updates on his much-awaited film, Valimai, as its release gets closer.

02 Feb 2022

Boney Kapoor

Ajith-led 'Valimai' set for a massive clash with 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'

The new release date of Valimai is here!

28 Jan 2022

Tabu

Tabu, Ajith collaborating after two decades for H Vinoth's next?

Ajith Kumar's next film with director H Vinoth will have Tabu on board as the leading lady if the latest reports are to be believed.

07 Jan 2022

Valimai

Confirming fears, 'Valimai' release indeed postponed 'until the situation normalizes'

The release of Ajith Kumar's Valimai is indeed getting delayed.

04 Jan 2022

Tamil Cinema

'Valimai' album review: Yuvan Shankar Raja's earthy yet massy composition

Valimai makers have dropped its jukebox online.

30 Dec 2021

Valimai

'Valimai' trailer: Ajith Kumar's swag is off the charts

This is the year of Ajith Kumar, for sure!

06 Dec 2021

Valimai

'Mother' review: 'Valimai's song is melodious, lyrics are problematic though

The makers of Ajith Kumar's upcoming movie Valimai released the film's second single titled Mother yesterday.

01 Dec 2021

Tamil Cinema

No 'Thala,' only Ajith Kumar, Ajith, or AK, star insists

Ajith Kumar, popularly known as Thala, has issued a note to "respected members of the media, public, and genuine fans," whereby he asked them not to call him by that title.

30 Sep 2021

Boney Kapoor

Boney Kapoor's next is also with Thala Ajith, H Vinoth

Producer Boney Kapoor has confirmed that Thala Ajith Kumar and H Vinoth, who are currently working on Valimai, backed by him, will be in his next movie too.

23 Sep 2021

Boney Kapoor

'Glimpses of Valimai' garners 14L+ views in just two hours!

"This could be something big," Thala Ajith Kumar ends the Glimpses of Valimai with this line, and we sure could get that feeling after watching it.

23 Aug 2021

X

Ajith Kumar's 'Valimai,' Vijay's 'Master' ruled Twitter hashtags this year

Twitter announced the top hashtags in various categories today, on the occasion of #HashtagDay.

03 Aug 2021

Zee Studios

'Naanga Vera Maari': First song from 'Valimai' is catchy

Makers dropped the first track from Thala Ajith's much-awaited project Valimai, titled Naanga Vera Maari, recently.

11 Jul 2021

X

'Valimai': Keep your hearts steady as biker Ajith is here

Despite being announced in January 2019, we didn't get as much as a first-look poster or motion clip for Valimai from producer Boney Kapoor or lead star Thala Ajith until now.

06 Apr 2021

Tamil Nadu

TN Elections: Thala Ajith reacts sternly to fans clicking selfie

Ajith Kumar, fondly called Thala Ajith, was one of the first celebrities to vote for the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly election today.

27 Aug 2020

Shah Rukh Khan

'Money Heist' director picks these Indian stars for fictional remake

Money Heist is on its peak popularity level right now.

25 Jul 2018

India

13 years later, two cops get death for Udayakumar's custodial-murder

Today, two policemen were sentenced to death for the 2005 custodial death of 26-year-old Udayakumar.