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Ajay (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 15, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth26 September 1978

Age43 Years

BirthplaceVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSwetha AJ Ravuri

FamilyTwo sons: Sohan and Dheeran

Ajay (Actor) Biography

Ajay is an Indian actor from Vijayawada best known for character and antagonist roles across Telugu cinema, with credits in Tamil and Kannada films. He has

Early life and background

Ajay was born on 26 September 1978 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. He grew up moving between towns such as Vijayawada, Nellore and Tirupati because his father’s job required frequent transfers. During his college years he observed campus actors closely, an experience that influenced his interest in performance.

He attended college in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and later pursued acting training at the Madhu Film Institute in Hyderabad. He also spent time at the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and is described as an engineering dropout, indicating a varied educational path before focusing on film.

Career

Ajay made his Telugu film debut in 2001 with Kushi and built a reputation primarily as a supporting actor and villain in Telugu cinema. Early credits include Student No.1 (2001) and notable appearances in Simhadri (2003), Athadu (2005), Sainikudu (2006) and Golimaar (2010). His performance work earned him recognition from the Andhra Pradesh film industry, including the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2012 for the Telugu film Ishq.

Alongside Telugu projects, Ajay expanded into Tamil and Kannada films. His Tamil debut came with Kireedam (2007), in which he played Varadarajan, and his Tamil filmography also features titles such as Netru Indru Naalai (2008), Sindhanai Sei (2009), Velayudham (2011), Uyire Uyire (2016) and Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari (2019). In Kannada cinema he has appeared in films including Arjun (2008), Vayuputra (2009), Saarathi (2011), Katari Veera Surasundarangi (2012) and Brindavana (2013).

Public profile

Ajay stands at approximately 183 cm (6 feet) with black hair and black eyes. He is known for playing antagonistic and character roles and has been featured frequently in regional newspapers and media. He has said in interviews that he has had memorable and sometimes difficult moments on set; one recounted incident involved refusing to proceed with a scene after learning a performer was not properly informed about its nature.

He lists actors such as Al Pacino and Amitabh Bachchan among his favourites, and cites films like The Lion King as notable influences. Outside of work he enjoys travelling and dancing.

Personal life

Ajay married model Swetha AJ Ravuri on 12 November 2005. The couple have two sons, Sohan and Dheeran. His wife has participated in pageant events, including Haut Monde Mrs India Worldwide in 2017.

Latest updates

Ajay’s career continues to span Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. Past milestones called out in his public profile include his Nandi Award win in 2012. He has also been affected by occasional public controversies unrelated to his film roles, including an incident in 2014 when his photograph was misused by news channels in connection with an unrelated case.

Ajay remains active in the regional film industry, frequently cast in villainous and supporting parts across multiple South Indian languages.

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Recent Work

Kushi

Telugu film debut

2001
Kireedam

Tamil film role as Varadarajan

2007
Citizen

Kannada film appearance

2008
Ishq

Award-winning supporting role (Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor)

2012
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Career Highlights

  1. Telugu film debut in Kushi (2001)
  2. Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for Ishq (2012)
  3. Worked across Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films, often in antagonist roles
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