{{short description|Indian actor, choreographer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} {{Infobox person | name = Ajay Raj | image = | caption = | birth_name = <!-- must be widely reported by multiple reliable sources to verify --> | birth_date ={{Birth date and age|1982|002|21|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/choreographer/ajay-raaj|title = Ajay Raj}}</ref> | birth_place = <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify birth place --> | occupation = {{Hlist | Actor | choreographer}} | years_active = 1998–present }} '''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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Ready-for-the-occasion/article15398276.ece|title=Ready for the occasion|author=|date=11 April 2008|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vaibav-reddy-villain-in-jai-mirchi-siva-vijaylakshmi-venkat-prabhu-chennai-600028-2-tamil-news-172439.html|title=Popular Hero turns villain for 'Chennai 600028 2' boys - Tamil News|author=|date=29 November 2016|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nDLsASSt08|title=YouTube|author=|date=|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Chennai-600028-boys-team-up-for-a-thriller/articleshow/55437278.cms|title=Chennai 600028 boys team up for a thriller|author=|date=|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
==Career== While 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jai-mirchi-siva-premgi-amaran-venkat-prabhu-chennai-600028-pooja-tamil-news-155988.html|title=Venkat Prabhu begins 'Chennai 600028' reunion - Tamil News|author=|date=4 April 2016|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbthots.com/?p=2273|title=Balaji's Thots » Aaranya Kaandam|author=|date=|website=bbthots.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/aaranya-kaandam/movie-review/8825713.cms|title=Aaranya Kaandam Movie Review {4.5/5}: Critic Review of Aaranya Kaandam by Times of India|author=|date=|publisher=|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
Ajay Raj worked as a choreographer in the films such as ''Kadhal Mannan'' (1998), ''Amarkkalam'' (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== ===Actor=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of Ajay Raj film credits |- style="background:#B0C4DE;" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class=unsortable| Notes ! scope="col" class=unsortable| Refs |- | 2002 || ''Jjunction'' || Dancer || Special appearance || |- | 2005 || ''Selvam'' || Subramaniam || || |- | 2007 || ''Chennai 600028'' || Ezhumalai || || |- | rowspan="3"|2008 || ''Velli Thirai'' || Dilipkanth's crew member || || |- | ''Thozha'' || Velu || || |- | ''Saroja'' || Bus Driver || Cameo || |- | 2010 || ''Goa'' || Dancer || Cameo || |- | 2011 || ''Aaranya Kaandam'' || Chittu || || |- | rowspan="2"|2014 || ''Vadacurry'' || Dhayalan || || |- | ''Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten'' || Dancer || Special appearance || |- | 2016 || ''Chennai 600028 II'' || Ezhumalai || || |- | rowspan="2"|2024 || ''The Greatest of All Time'' || Ajay || ||<ref>{{cite web|date=24 October 2023|title=Thalapathy 68:Vijay welcomes Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prabhu Deva and Other Cast Members|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/thalapathy-68-vijay-welcomes-meenakshi-chaudhary-prabhu-deva-and-other-cast-members-watch-pada-poojai-video-article-104665768|access-date=24 October 2023|website=timesnownews.com}}</ref> |- | ''Sattam En Kaiyil'' || SI Nagaraj || ||<ref>{{cite news|date=25 August 2024|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Aug/25/sathishs-sattam-en-kaiyil-gets-release-date|title=Sathish's Sattam En Kaiyil gets release date|access-date=25 August 2024|url-status=live|newspaper=Cinema Express|archive-date=25 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825080329/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Aug/25/sathishs-sattam-en-kaiyil-gets-release-date}}</ref> |- |} {{pending films key}}
===Choreographer=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of Ajay Raj choreography credits |- style="background:#B0C4DE;" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" class=unsortable| Refs |- | 1998 || ''Kadhal Mannan'' || |- | rowspan="3"|1999 || ''Amarkkalam'' || |- | ''Hello'' || |- | ''Taj Mahal'' || |- | rowspan="3"|2000 || ''Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven'' || |- | ''Appu'' || |- | ''Parthen Rasithen'' || |- | 2001 || ''Kadal Pookkal'' || |- | rowspan="6"|2002 || ''Vivaramana Aalu'' || |- | ''Thamizh'' || |- | ''Jjunction'' || |- | ''Naina'' || |- | ''Gummalam'' || |- | ''University'' || |- | rowspan="2"|2003 || ''Kaiyodu Kai'' || |- | ''Pallavan'' || |- | rowspan="2"|2004 || ''Jathi'' || |- | ''Campus'' || |- | rowspan="3"|2005 || ''Sukran'' || |- | ''Selvam'' || |- | ''Mazhai'' || |- | 2006 || ''Kovai Brothers'' || |- | 2007 || ''Chennai 600028'' || |- | rowspan="3"|2008 || ''Sadhu Miranda'' || |- | ''Thozha'' || |- | ''Vellithirai'' || |- | rowspan="2"|2009 || ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' || |- | ''Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' || |- | rowspan="3"|2010 || ''Goa'' || |- | ''Naanayam'' || |- | ''Baana Kaathadi'' || |- | 2011 || ''Mankatha'' || |- | 2013 || ''Biriyani'' || |- | rowspan="3"|2014 || ''Sri Ramanujar'' || |- | ''Sigaram Thodu'' || |- | ''Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten'' || |- | rowspan="5"|2015 || ''Mahabalipuram'' || |- | ''India Pakistan'' || |- | ''Massu Engira Masilamani'' || |- | ''Maanga'' || |- | ''Om Shanthi Om'' || |- | rowspan="2"|2016 || ''Kadhal Kaalam'' || |- | ''Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings'' || |- | rowspan="2"|2018 || ''Jarugandi'' || |- | ''Party'' || |- |}
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