| Occupation | Actor |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1989[1] - present |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Ajay Rathnam is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil films and serials apart from few Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films. He is known for his supporting and negative roles and has acted in over 300 movies.[2][3] Standing at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), Rathnam is one of the tallest actors in Tamil cinema.
Career
Rathnam made his acting debut with the horror film Naalai Manithan (1989) in which he played a psycho.[4] He has appeared in one episode of the TV serial Marmadesam (Vidathu Karuppu).
Other works
His other side is seen as a motivational trainer and has transformed lives of thousands of children under his academy "STONE TO DIAMOND". Rathnam has been an abettor conducting motivational seminars for the students at various colleges.[5] In 2018, he launched his badminton academy named "V Square" in Chennai.[6] In 2019, he launched "V Square" Sports Arena in Mogappair.
Personal life
His son Dheeraj Vishnu Rathnam is also an actor who made his debut with Arivazhagan's Aarathu Sinam (2016).[7][8][9]
Filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Naalai Manithan | John | credited as Ajay |
| Thiruppu Munai | Manimudi | ||
| 1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saami | ||
| Adhisaya Manithan | John | ||
| Chatriyan | John Swaminathan | ||
| Avanga Namma Ooru Ponnunga | |||
| 1991 | Dharma Durai | Ajay | |
| Thaiyalkaran | Guest appearance | ||
| Nanbargal | Police Inspector | ||
| Kaaval Nilayam | Andhavar's son | ||
| Iravu Sooriyan | |||
| Gunaa | Inspector Moovendhar | ||
| 1992 | Pandithurai | Rudramani | |
| Innisai Mazhai | |||
| Singaravelan | |||
| Thevar Magan | Inspector S. Maruthupandi | ||
| 1993 | Kalaignan | ||
| Minmini Poochigal | Police Officer | ||
| Vedan | Ajay | ||
| Gentleman | Rathnam | ||
| Udan Pirappu | |||
| Thiruda Thiruda | Ashok | ||
| Airport | |||
| 1994 | Veera | Ratnavelu | |
| Kaadhalan | Ajay | ||
| Honest Raj | Muthiah | ||
| Adharmam | |||
| Pandiyanin Rajyathil | |||
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | Police inspector | |
| Mayabazaar 1995 | |||
| Kuruthipunal | RPG expert shooter | ||
| 1996 | Mahaprabhu | ||
| Irattai Roja | |||
| Indian | Freedom Fighter | ||
| Minor Mappillai | 'Challenge' Sankaralingam | ||
| 1997 | Ullaasam | Palpandi | |
| Suryavamsam | Rajalingam | ||
| Pagaivan | Police inspector | ||
| Nerrukku Ner | Kachiram | ||
| Ratchagan | Mithran | ||
| Rettai Jadai Vayasu | Jeeva | ||
| 1998 | Ulavuthurai | Ajay | |
| Bhagavath Singh | |||
| Kaathala Kaathala | Williamson | ||
| Aasai Thambi | |||
| Urimai Por | |||
| 1999 | Ullathai Killathe | Vinky | |
| Periyanna | |||
| Annan Thangachi | Yashoda's brother | ||
| Mugam | |||
| Nesam Pudhusu | Vasanthi's cousin | ||
| 2000 | Rhythm | Ajay | |
| 2001 | Nageswari | Devi's husband | |
| Asathal | Jayaraj | ||
| Citizen | AC Krishnamoorthy | ||
| Shahjahan | |||
| 2002 | Devan | Police officer | |
| En Mana Vaanil | Police officer | ||
| Namma Veetu Kalyanam | Police officer | ||
| 2003 | Paarai | Sub-Inspector | |
| Indru | Superior officer | ||
| Diwan | |||
| Ottran | Saran | ||
| Thirumalai | Traffic police officer | ||
| Nadhi Karaiyinile | |||
| 2004 | Varnajalam | ACP Prabhakaran | |
| Vasool Raja MBBS | Medicine Professor | ||
| Arasatchi | |||
| 2005 | Aayudham | ||
| Sukran | Public Proscecutor Ramanujam | ||
| Kadhal FM | Principal | ||
| 6'2 | Krishnamurthy | ||
| Neeye Nijam | Police inspector | ||
| Selvam | Jyothy's father | ||
| 2006 | Sudesi | Government Officer | |
| Vanjagan | Chinrasu | ||
| Perarasu | Inspector Azhagappan | ||
| E | |||
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Police Inspector | |
| Agaram | Police commissioner | ||
| Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | |||
| Periyar | |||
| Malaikottai | |||
| 2008 | Pachai Nirame | Santhanapandian | |
| Thozha | |||
| Theeyavan | Police Inspector | ||
| 2009 | Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval | Police Inspector | |
| 2010 | Thairiyam | ||
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Moneylender | ||
| Singam | Inspector General | ||
| 2011 | Sattapadi Kutram | Police officer | |
| 2012 | Mayanginen Thayanginen | Kalivaradhan | |
| Maattrraan | Ajay Rathnam | ||
| Nanban | Panchavan Pariventhan's father | Cameo appearance | |
| 2013 | Thillu Mullu | Janani No. 2's father | |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Police officer | |
| Poriyaalan | Banker | ||
| Bramman | |||
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Superintendent of Police | |
| Apoorva Mahaan | |||
| Puli | |||
| En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | |||
| Yatchan | Police officer | ||
| Uttama Villain | King Sadayavarman | ||
| Enakkul Oruvan | |||
| 2016 | Wagah | ||
| Mudinja Ivana Pudi | |||
| 2017 | Senjittale En Kadhala | Veera's father | |
| Mangalapuram | |||
| Thupparivaalan | Police Chief | ||
| Spyder | Inspector Gokulnath | ||
| Kalathur Gramam | |||
| Thittivasal | Vanjinathan | ||
| 2018 | Tamizh Padam 2 | King Adhiyamaan | |
| 2019 | Goko Mako | Ajay Rathnam | |
| 2022 | Diary | ||
| 2023 | Kodai | Anandan | |
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja | Pedha Perumal | |
| Ten Hours | Divya's father | ||
| Red Flower | |||
| Theeyavar Kulai Nadunga | Church Father |
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Aadaalla Majaka | |
| 1996 | Drohi | RPG expert shooter |
| 1997 | Master | Henchman |
| 1998 | Auto Driver | Nagaraj |
| 2003 | Ee Abbai Chala Manchodu | Vivekananda's father |
| 2004 | Adavi Ramudu | |
| 2006 | Naidu LLB | |
| 2013 | Satya 2 | Sambasiva Rao "Samba" |
| 2015 | Malini & Co. | |
| 2016 | Dhruva | Ishika's father |
| 2017 | Spyder | Inspector Gokulnath |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Malla Reddy |
| 2023 | Ravanasura | Chief Minister |
| Hidimba | Thilak | |
| 2024 | Raajadhani Files | |
| Mr. Bachchan | ||
| 2025 | Karmanye Vadhikaraste | |
| Mass Jathara | SP Devadas |
Malayalam films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Vishnu | Guru dada |
| Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Dugluss | |
| Sainyam | Terrorist | |
| 1995 | Hijack | |
| Parvathy Parinayam | Aniyan Thirumeni | |
| 1999 | Jananaayakan | Kuppuswami |
| 2005 | Bharatchandran IPS | Kala Purohit |
| 2006 | Pathaaka | Wincent Mozes |
| 2009 | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | Subeidhar Cheran |
| 2014 | Little Superman |
Other language films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Mera Dil Tere Liye | Police Inspector | Hindi | credited as R. Ajay |
| 2009 | KA-99 B-333 | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Anna Bhaskaran | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Chinna China Aasai - Minnal | ||
| 1997 | Ragasiyam | Raghu (Police officer) | Sun TV |
| 1997–1998 | Vidathu Karuppu | Karuppannasamy Kadavul | |
| 2000–2001 | Chithi | Yogi | |
| 2001 | Ramany vs Ramany Part II | Radhakrishnan | Raj TV |
| Amma | Sanjay | Sun TV | |
| 2002–2005 | Annamalai | Anbalagan | |
| 2002–2004 | Udhayam | ||
| 2003 | Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha | ||
| 2006 | Penn | ||
| 2008–2009 | Arasi | Vishwanathan | |
| 2007–2008 | Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda | ||
| 2008–2009 | Gokulathil Seethai | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2009–2010 | Karunamanjari | Raj TV | |
| 2009- | Dhayam | Kalaignar TV[10] | |
| 2010–2011 | Soundaravalli | Jaya TV | |
| Yamirukka Bayamen | Vijay TV | ||
| 2011 | Mun Jenmam | Anchor | |
| 2012–2015 | Sivasankari | Sun TV | |
| 2013–2014 | Uravugal Sangamam | Raj TV | |
| Nalla Neram | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2014–2015 | Thiru Mangalyam | Vijaykumar | |
| 2020; 2022 | Poove Unakkaga | Shivanarayanan | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Sathya 1 | Special Appearance | Zee Tamil |
| 2022 | Sathya 2 | ||
| Bharathi Kannamma | Star Vijay | ||
| Kanda Naal Mudhal | IG Ravi | Colors Tamil | |
| 2023–present | Pandian Stores 2 | Muthuvel | Star Vijay |
| 2024 | Baakiyalakshmi | Muthuvel (Special appearance) | |
| 2024–2025 | Thangamagal | GK | |
| 2024 | Meenakshi Ponnunga | Karuppusamy (Special appearance) | Zee Tamil |
| 2025 | Meenakshi Sundaram | Special Appearance | Kalaignar TV |
| Parijatham | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2026 | Vaagai Sooda Vaa | ||
| Karthigai Deepam | Sanmugam (Special appearance) |
References
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- ^ "Kollywood Supporting Actor Ajay Rathnam Biography, News, Photos, Videos". Archived 10 April 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ வி.ராம்ஜி (28 November 2022). "அஜய்ரத்னம் : கமல் எனும் கலைஞன் செதுக்கிய சிற்பம்!" (in Tamil). காமதேனு. Archived 28 November 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
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- ^ "'Right attitude, discipline determine success'". The Hindu. 24 August 2015. Archived 3 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 March 2019. – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Arya launches Ajay Ratnam's badminton academy". Deccan Chronicle. 13 April 2018. Archived 25 March 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (15 June 2017). "Dheeraj Ratnam strikes gold". Deccan Chronicle. Archived 24 March 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ "Ajay Rathnam's son ties the knot". Times of India. June 16, 2014. Archived 1 December 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
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External links
- Ajay Rathnam at IMDb