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{{short description|Indian actor, choreographer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Ajay Raj
| image =
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| birth_name = 
| 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 = 
| 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 film)|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 film)|Selvam]]'' (2005) portraying a friend of the lead character played by [[Nandha (actor)|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 film)|Saroja]]'' (2008) and ''[[Thozha (2008 film)|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 film)|Selvam]]'' (2005), ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' (2007), ''[[Goa (2010 film)|Goa]]'' (2010), ''[[Mankatha]]'' (2011), ''[[Biriyani (film)|Biriyani]]'' (2013), ''[[Massu Engira Masilamani]]'' (2015), ''[[Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings]]'' (2016) and ''[[Party (upcoming film)|Party]]'' (2018).

Ajay Raj played as supporting role in thrillers films ''[[The Greatest of All Time]]'' (2024) and ''[[Sattam En Kaiyil (2024 film)|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 (2005 film)|Selvam]]'' || Subramaniam || ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' || Ezhumalai || ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2008 || ''[[Velli Thirai]]'' || Dilipkanth's crew member || ||
|-
| ''[[Thozha (2008 film)|Thozha]]'' || Velu || ||
|-
| ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' || Bus Driver || Cameo ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Goa (2010 film)|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 (2024 film)|Sattam En Kaiyil]]'' || [[Sub-inspector|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 (1999 film)|Hello]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Taj Mahal (1999 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2000 || ''[[Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Appu (2000 film)|Appu]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Parthen Rasithen]]'' ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Kadal Pookkal]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="6"|2002 || ''[[Vivaramana Aalu]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Thamizh]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Jjunction]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Naina (2002 film)|Naina]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Gummalam]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[University (film)|University]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2003 || ''Kaiyodu Kai'' ||
|-
| ''[[Pallavan]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2004 || ''Jathi'' ||
|-
| ''[[Campus (film)|Campus]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2005 || ''[[Sukran]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Selvam (2005 film)|Selvam]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Mazhai]]'' ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Kovai Brothers]]'' ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2008 || ''[[Sadhu Miranda]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Thozha (2008 film)|Thozha]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Vellithirai]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2009 || ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2010 || ''[[Goa (2010 film)|Goa]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Naanayam]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Baana Kaathadi]]'' ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Mankatha]]'' ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Biriyani (film)|Biriyani]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2014 || ''Sri Ramanujar'' ||
|-
| ''[[Sigaram Thodu]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="5"|2015 || ''[[Mahabalipuram (film)|Mahabalipuram]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[India Pakistan]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Massu Engira Masilamani]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Maanga (film)|Maanga]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Om Shanthi Om]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2016 || ''Kadhal Kaalam'' ||
|-
| ''[[Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2018 || ''[[Jarugandi]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Party (upcoming film)|Party]]'' ||
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|4012416}}

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[[Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Indian film choreographers]]
[[Category:Place of birth missing (living people)]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1982 births]]

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