Ajay Raj is an Indian actor and choreographer who appears in Tamil language films. While working as a dance choreographer, Ajay made his acting debut with Agathiyan's Selvam (2005), before appearing in Chennai 600028 (2007) and has since appeared regularly in films associated with director Venkat Prabhu and his team.[2][3][4][5]
Ajay Raj | |
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| Born | 21 February 1982[1] |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
Career
editWhile working as a dance choreographer, Ajay made his acting debut with Agathiyan's Selvam (2005) portraying a friend of the lead character played by Nandha. His friendship with Venkat Prabhu meant that he was cast in Chennai 600028 (2007) portraying an ambulance driver, who plays gully cricket for the Sharks team. He has since appeared regularly in films associated with director Venkat Prabhu and his team such as Saroja (2008) and Thozha (2008). Ajay Raaj also had a supporting role in Thiagarajan Kumararaja's neo-noir Aaranya Kaandam (2010), portraying a henchman of the gangster played by Jackie Shroff.[6][7][8]
Ajay Raj worked as a choreagrapher in the films such as Kadhal Mannan (1998), Amarkalam (1999), Parthen Rasithen (2000), Thamizh (2002), Sukran (2005), Selvam (2005), Chennai 600028 (2007), Goa (2010), Mankatha (2011), Biriyani (2013), Massu Engira Masilamani (2015), Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings (2016) and Party (2018).
Ajay Raj played as supporting role in thrillers films The Greatest of All Time (2024) and Sattam En Kaiyil (2024).
Filmography
editActor
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jjunction | Dancer | Special appearance |
| 2005 | Selvam | Subramaniam | |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Ezhumalai | |
| 2008 | Velli Thirai | Dilipkanth's crew member | |
| 2008 | Thozha | Velu | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Bus Driver | Cameo |
| 2010 | Goa | Dancer | Cameo |
| 2011 | Aaranya Kaandam | Chittu | |
| 2014 | Vadacurry | Dhayalan | |
| 2014 | Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | Dancer | Special appearance |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II | Ezhumalai | |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time | Ajay | [9] |
| Sattam En Kaiyil | SI Nagaraj | [10] |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Choreographer
edit- 1998 Kadhal Mannan
- 1999 Amarkalam
- 1999 Hello
- 1999 Taj Mahal
- 2000 Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
- 2000 Appu
- 2000 Parthen Rasithen
- 2001 Kadal Pookkal
- 2002 Vivaramana Aalu
- 2002 Thamizh
- 2002 Jjunction
- 2002 Naina
- 2002 Gummalam
- 2002 University
- 2003 Kaiyodu Kai
- 2003 Pallavan
- 2004 Jathi
- 2004 Campus
- 2005 Sukran
- 2005 Selvam
- 2005 Mazhai
- 2006 Kovai Brothers
- 2007 Chennai 600028
- 2008 Sadhu Miranda
- 2008 Thozha
- 2008 Vellithirai
- 2009 Siva Manasula Sakthi
- 2009 Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
- 2010 Goa
- 2010 Naanayam
- 2010 Baana Kaathadi
- 2011 Mankatha
- 2013 Biriyani
- 2014 Sri Ramanujar
- 2014 Sigaram Thodu
- 2014 Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten
- 2015 Mahabalipuram
- 2015 India Pakistan
- 2015 Massu Engira Masilamani
- 2015 Maanga
- 2015 Om Shanthi Om
- 2016 Kadhal Kaalam
- 2016 Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
- 2018 Jarugandi
- 2018 Party
References
edit- ^ "Ajay Raj".
- ^ "Ready for the occasion". 11 April 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Popular Hero turns villain for 'Chennai 600028 2' boys - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 29 November 2016.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Chennai 600028 boys team up for a thriller". The Times of India.
- ^ "Venkat Prabhu begins 'Chennai 600028' reunion - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Balaji's Thots » Aaranya Kaandam". bbthots.com.
- ^ "Aaranya Kaandam Movie Review {4.5/5}: Critic Review of Aaranya Kaandam by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Thalapathy 68:Vijay welcomes Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prabhu Deva and Other Cast Members". timesnownews.com. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Sathish's Sattam En Kaiyil gets release date". Cinema Express. 25 August 2024. Archived from the original on 25 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.