Ajay Rathnam
Ajay Rathnam is an Indian film and television actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil films and serials. He has acted in over 400 films in 5 languages.
Ajay Rathnam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 November 1965 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989[1] - present |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Children | Dheeraj Vishnu Rathnam Vishwesh Rathnam |
Career
Rathnam made his acting debut with the horror film Naalai Manithan (1989) in which he played a monster.[2] He has appeared in one episode of the TV serial Marmadesam (Vidathu Karuppu). He played the leader of the fictional LTF rebels in the Hindi-language film Madras Cafe (2013). His character bore a close resemblance to the late LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.[3]
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.[4] In 2018, he launched his badminton academy named "V Square" in Chennai.[5] 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).[6][7][8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Naalai Manithan | Tamil | Debut film | |
| 1989 | Thiruppu Munai | Manimudi | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Adhisaya Manithan | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saami | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Gunaa | Inspector Moovendhar | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Dharma Durai | Ajay | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| 1991 | Nanbargal | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Kaaval Nilayam | Andhavar's son | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Iravu Sooriyan | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Inspector S. Maruthupandi | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Pandithurai | Rudramani | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Innisai Mazhai | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Vedan | Ajay | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Airport | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Udan Pirappu | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Ashok | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Rathnam | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Veera | Ratnavelu | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Pandiyanin Rajyathil | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Kadhalan | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Honest Raj | Muthiah | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Adharmam | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Vishnu | Guru | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Dugluss | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Sainyam | Malayalam | ||
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal | RPG expert shooter | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Mayabazar | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | Police inspector | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Hijack | Malayalam | ||
| 1995 | Parvathy Parinayam | Aniyan Thirumeni | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Aadaalla Majaka | Telugu | ||
| 1996 | Irattai Roja | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Minor Mappillai | 'Challenge' Sankaralingam | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Indian | Freedom Fighter | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Mahaprabhu | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Rettai Jadai Vayasu | Jeeva | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Mithran | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Kachiram | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Suryavamsam | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Ullaasam | Palpandi | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Pagaivan | Police inspector | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Master | Telugu | ||
| 1998 | Ulavuthurai | Ajay | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Bhagavath Singh | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | Williamson | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Auto Driver | Nagaraj | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Aasai Thambi | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Urimai Por | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Mugam | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Periyanna | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Annan Thangachi | Yashoda's brother | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Ullathai Killathe | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Nesam Pudhusu | Vasanthi's cousin | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Jananaayakan | Kuppuswami | Malayalam | |
| 2000 | Rhythm | Arjun's Friend | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Shahjahan | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Citizen | AC Krishnamoorthy | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Asathal | Jayaraj | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | Police officer | Tamil | |
| 2002 | En Mana Vaanil | Police officer | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Devan | Police officer | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Indru | Superior officer | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Traffic police officer | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Ottran | Saran | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Paarai | Sub-Inspector | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Nadhi Karaiyinile | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Diwan | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Ee Abbai Chala Manchodu | Vivekananda's father | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Arasatchi | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Arivumani | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Varnajalam | ACP Prabhakaran | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Medicine Professor | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Adavi Ramudu | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | 6'2 | Krishnamurthy | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Aayudham | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Selvam | Jyothy's father | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Sukran | Public Proscecutor Ramanujam | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Neeye Nijam | Police inspector | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Bharatchandran IPS | Kala Purohit | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Naidu LLB | Telugu | ||
| 2006 | Sudesi | Government Officer | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Vanjagan | Chinrasu | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Pathaaka | Wincent Mozes | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Perarasu | Inspector Azhagappan | Tamil | |
| 2006 | E | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Police Inspector | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Agaram | Police commissioner | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Periyar | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Malaikottai | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Theeyavan | Police inspector | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Thozha | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Patchai Nirame | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | Subeidhar Cheran | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | KA-99 B-333 | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Thairiyam | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Singam | IG | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Sattapadi Kutram | Police officer | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Mayanginen Thayanginen | Kalivaradhan | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Maattrraan | Ajay Rathnam | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Nanban | Panchavan Pariventhan's father | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| 2013 | Thillu Mullu | Janani No. 2's father | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Anna Bhaskaran | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Satya 2 | Sambasiva Rao "Samba" | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Police officer | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Poriyaalan | Banker | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Bramman | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Deputy Superintendent of Police | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Apoorva Mahaan | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Puli | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Yatchan | Police officer | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Uttama Villain | King Sadayavarman | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Malini & Co. | Hindi/Telugu | ||
| 2016 | Wagah | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Mudinja Ivana Pudi | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Dhruva | Ishika's father | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Thittivasal | Vanjinathan | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Kalathur Gramam | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Thupparivaalan | Police Chief | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Mangalapuram | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Senjittale En Kadhala | Veera's father | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Spyder | Inspector Gokulnath | Telugu/Tamil | |
| 2018 | Tamizh Padam 2 | King Adhiyamaan | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Goko Mako | Ajay Rathnam | Tamil |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Marmadesam (Ragasiyam) | Raghu (Police officer) |
| 1997-1998 | Marmadesam (Vidathu Karuppu) | Original Karuppannasamy Kadavul |
| 2000-2001 | Chithi | Yogi |
| 2001 | Ramany vs. Ramany Part II | Guest Appearance (Episode 19) [9] |
| 2001 | Amma | Sanjay |
| 2002-2005 | Annamalai | Anbalagan |
| 2003 | Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha | Appa |
| 2006 | Penn | |
| 2007-2009 | Arasi | Vishwanathan |
| 2007-2008 | Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda | |
| 2008-2009 | Gokulathil Seethai | |
| 2009-2010 | Karunamanjari | |
| 2010-2011 | Soundaravalli | |
| 2010-2011 | Yamirukka Bayamen | |
| 2011 | Mun Jenmam | Anchor |
| 2012-2015 | Sivasankari | |
| 2013-2014 | Uravugal Sangamam | |
| 2013-2014 | Nalla Neram | |
| 2014-2015 | Thiru Mangalyam | Vijaykumar (Sandhya's father) |
| 2020-Present | Poove Unakkaga | Shivanarayanan |
References
- "Ajay Rathnam in Kannada". Indiaglitz.com. 5 December 2007. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- "கல்லாய் இருந்த என்னை வைரமாக்கியவர் கமல்! அஜய்ரத்னம் பேட்டி | Ajay Ratnams special interview". தினமலர் - சினிமா. 31 March 2013.
- "Does Madras Cafe show LTTE leader Prabhakaran?". Hindustan Times. 12 August 2013.
- "'Right attitude, discipline determine success'". 24 August 2015 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Arya launches Ajay Ratnam's badminton academy". Deccan Chronicle. 13 April 2018.
- Subramanian, Anupama (15 June 2017). "Dheeraj Ratnam strikes gold". Deccan Chronicle.
- "Ajay Rathnam's son ties the knot". Times of India. 16 June 2014.
- "Arya launches Ajay Ratnam's badminton academy". Deccan Chronicle. 13 April 2018.
- "Guest Appearance (Episode 19)". Retrieved 22 July 2014.
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