Ajith Kumar is one of the most popular actors in India. He is known as "Thala" by his fans. Apart from acting, he is also a professional racer. Let's learn more about his life and career.
Quick Info
- Age: 53 Years
- Marriage Date: 24 April 2000
- Wife: Shalini Ajith
Physical Stats
- Height: 5’ 9” (175 cm)
- Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
- Body Measurements:
- Chest: 42 Inches
- Waist: 34 Inches
- Biceps: 15 Inches
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper
Personal Life
- Date of Birth: 1 May 1971 (Saturday)
- Birthplace: Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- School: Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Film Debut
- Tamil: En Veedu En Kanavar (1990)
- Bollywood: Aśoka (2001)
Family
- Father: Parameshwar Subramaniam (passed away in 2023)
- Mother: Mohini Mani
- Brothers: Anoop Kumar (stockbroker), Anil Kumar
- Sisters: Two (both passed away at a young age)
Religion
- Ajith follows Hinduism.
Hobbies
- He enjoys racing, photography, reading biographies, and playing cricket.
Favorites
- Actors: M.G. Ramachandran, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan
- Color: Black
- Sports: Football, cricket, riding, racing
- Racer: Ayrton Senna
Personal Relationships
Ajith married actress Shalini on 24 April 2000. The couple has two children:
- Daughter: Anoushka Ajith (born in 2008)
- Son: Aadvik Ajith (born in 2015)
Style Quotient
- He owns a Porsche GT3 RS worth ₹4 crores, purchased in November 2024.
Earnings and Net Worth
- Salary: ₹25-30 crore per film
- Net Worth: $2 million
Lesser Known Facts
- Ajith started his career as a garment salesman.
- He is a professional car racer and has participated in many championships like Formula Maruti and Formula BMW Asia.
- He is a Sai Baba devotee.
- In 2004, he became the brand ambassador for Nescafe in Tamil Nadu.
- He founded the Mohini-Mani Foundation to promote hygiene and help with urban problems.
- In January 2025, Ajith participated in the Dubai 24H racing event and won third place.
Ajith Kumar is an inspiration for many. He balances his acting career and racing passion with ease. Fans love him for his humility and dedication.