New Delhi: Actor Ajith Kumar is one of the most celebrated and influential actors in Tamil cinema. Known for his charisma, versatility, acting prowess and massive fan following, he has carved a niche for himself in the industry with a string of blockbuster hits. He initially worked in the textile industry before trying his luck in modelling and acting.
His first notable role was in the Telugu film Prema Pusthakam in 1993, but his real breakthrough came with the Tamil movie Aasai (1995). He rose to fame with Kadhal Kottai (1996), which earned him recognition as a romantic hero. He solidified his status with films such as Amarkalam (1999), Vaali (1999), Dheena (2001), and Citizen (2001). His performance in Vaali earned him critical acclaim. However, it was AR Murugadoss’s directorial that earned him his nickname ‘Thala’.
He went on to redefine himself as an action hero with Villain, Varalaru, Billa, and Mankatha. Now, let’s explore his highest IMDb-rated movies.
Ajith Kumar movies
1. Vaalee
IMDb rating: 7.9/10
Where to watch: Aha
About the movie: Ajith Kumar starrer Vaalee is a Tamil psychological thriller directed by SJ Suryah. It stars the actor in a al role alongside Simran and Jyothika. It revolves around identical twin brothers, Deva and Shiva. While Shiva is kind-hearted, Deva is mute but cunning and secretly has obsessive desires for his brother’s wife, Priya. Things take an ugly turn when Priya begins to sense something sinister but struggles to prove Deva’s true nature.
2. Mankatha
IMDb rating: 7.7/10
Where to watch: JioHotstar
About the movie: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, and Trisha Krishnan starrer Mankatha is a Tamil heist action thriller, directed by Venkat Prabhu. The movie was a game changer in Ajith Kumar’s career as he played a ruthless and stylish villain. It revolves around a Rs 500 crore betting scandal related to IPL.
3. Kadhal Kottai
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
Where to watch: YouTube
About the movie: Ajith Kumar and Devayani’s Kadhal Kottai is a romantic drama directed by Agniraj. The story follows Surya, a hardworking young man in Rajasthan and Kamali, a traditional woman from Tamil Nadu. Kamali loses her bag while travelling,and Surya finds it. They begin writing letters to each other and develop a deep emotional connection.
4. Amarkalam
IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Where to watch: JioHotstar
About the movie: Ajith Kumar and Shalini starrer Amarkalam is a Tamil romantic action drama directed by Saran. The film revolves around a moddy and aggressive orphan who works under a local gangster and spends his time drinking and brawling. He meets Shalini, who becomes the target of a fake kidnapping plot by a gangster to take revenge on her father.
5. Aasai
IMDb rating: 7.5/10
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
About the movie: Romantic psychological thriller, Aasai, stars Ajith Kumar and Vasanth. It revolves around Jeeva, a young man deeply in love with Yamuna, a college student. However, things take a dark turn when Major Madhavan (played by Prakash Raj), enters their life, who is secretly obsessed with Yamuna and has sinister intentions.