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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Ajay Rathnam
| image =
| birth_date =
| birth_place =
| birth_name =
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1989<ref name="kannada-hero">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/35105.html |title=Ajay Rathnam in Kannada |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2007-12-05 |access-date=2013-08-19}}</ref> - present
| children = Dheeraj Vishnu Rathnam<br/>Vishwesh Rathnam
| height = 6 ft 4 in
}}

'''Ajay Rathnam''' is an Indian film and television actor who has worked predominantly in [[Tamil-language|Tamil]] films and serials. He is known for his supporting and negative roles and has acted in over 300 movies.<ref>https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actor/ajay-rathnam</ref> Standing at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), Rathnam is one of the tallest actors in [[Kollywood]].

==Career==
Rathnam made his acting debut with the horror film ''[[Naalai Manithan]]'' (1989) in which he played a monster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/cinema-news/11789/special-report/Ajay-Ratnams-special-interview.htm|title=கல்லாய் இருந்த என்னை வைரமாக்கியவர் கமல்! அஜய்ரத்னம் பேட்டி | Ajay Ratnams special interview|date=31 March 2013|website=தினமலர் - சினிமா}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/does-madras-cafe-show-ltte-leader-prabhakaran/story-w1QgS5HQB8szlrHRreRjeK.html|title=Does Madras Cafe show LTTE leader Prabhakaran?|date=12 August 2013|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/right-attitude-discipline-determine-success/article7573597.ece|title='Right attitude, discipline determine success'|date=24 August 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> In 2018, he launched his badminton academy named "V Square" in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/130418/arya-launches-ajay-ratnams-badminton-academy.html|title=Arya launches Ajay Ratnam's badminton academy|date=13 April 2018|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> 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 Venkatachalam|Arivazhagan]]'s ''[[Aarathu Sinam]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/150617/dheeraj-ratnam-strikes-gold.html|title=Dheeraj Ratnam strikes gold|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=15 June 2017|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ajay Rathnam's son ties the knot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Ajay-Rathnams-son-ties-the-knot/articleshow/36648759.cms |publisher=[[Times of India]] |date=June 16, 2014 |ref=Ajay Rathnam's son Dheeraj Vishnu Rathnam}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Arya launches Ajay Ratnam's badminton academy |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/130418/arya-launches-ajay-ratnams-badminton-academy.html |publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=April 13, 2018}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Language
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Naalai Manithan]]'' || || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Debut film
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Thiruppu Munai]]'' || Manimudi || Tamil ||
|-
| 1990 || ''Avanga Namma Ooru Ponnunga'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Adhisaya Manithan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Madurai Veeran Enga Saami]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Chatriyan]]'' || John || 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 (1993 film)|Airport]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Udan Pirappu]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Thiruda Thiruda]]'' || Ashok || Tamil ||
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]]'' || Rathnam || Tamil ||
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Veera (1994 film)|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 (film)|Kuruthipunal]]'' || [[Rocket-propelled grenade|RPG]] expert shooter || Tamil ||
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Mayabazar (1995 film)|Mayabazar]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1995 || ''[[En Pondatti Nallava]]'' || Police inspector || Tamil ||
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Hijack (1995 film)|Hijack]]'' || || Malayalam ||
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Parvathy Parinayam]]'' || Aniyan Thirumeni || Malayalam ||
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Aadaalla Majaka]]'' || || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Irattai Roja]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Minor Mappillai]]'' || 'Challenge' Sankaralingam || Tamil ||
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]'' || Freedom Fighter || Tamil ||
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Mahaprabhu (film)|Mahaprabhu]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Rettai Jadai Vayasu]]'' || Jeeva || Tamil ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Ratchagan]]'' || Mithran || Tamil ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Nerrukku Ner]]'' || Kachiram || Tamil ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Suryavamsam (1997 film)|Suryavamsam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Ullaasam]]'' || Palpandi || Tamil ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Pagaivan]]'' || Police inspector || Tamil ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Master (1997 film)|Master]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Ulavuthurai]]'' || Ajay || Tamil ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Bhagavath Singh (film)|Bhagavath Singh]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Kaathala Kaathala]]'' || Williamson || Tamil ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Auto Driver]]'' || Nagaraj || Telugu ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Aasai Thambi]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Urimai Por]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Mugam (1999 film)|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 (2000 film)|Rhythm]]'' || Arjun's Friend|| Tamil ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Shahjahan (film)|Shahjahan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Citizen (film)|Citizen]]'' || AC Krishnamoorthy || Tamil ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Asathal]]'' || Jayaraj || Tamil ||
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Namma Veetu Kalyanam]]'' || Police officer || Tamil ||
|-
| 2002 || ''[[En Mana Vaanil]]'' || Police officer || Tamil ||
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Devan (film)|Devan]]'' || Police officer || Tamil ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Indru]]'' || Superior officer || Tamil ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Thirumalai]]'' || Traffic police officer || Tamil ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Ottran]]'' || Saran || Tamil ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Paarai (film)|Paarai]]'' || Sub-Inspector || Tamil ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Nadhi Karaiyinile]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Diwan (film)|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 (2004 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[6'2]]'' || Krishnamurthy || Tamil ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Aayudham (2005 film)|Aayudham]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Selvam (2005 film)|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 (film)|Perarasu]]'' || Inspector Azhagappan || Tamil ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[E (2006 film)|E]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Pokkiri]]'' || Police Inspector || Tamil ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Agaram (film)|Agaram]]'' || Police commissioner || Tamil ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Periyar (2007 film)|Periyar]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Malaikottai]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Theeyavan]]'' || Police inspector || Tamil ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Thozha (2008 film)|Thozha]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2009 || ''Patchai Nirame'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (film)|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 (2012 film)|Nanban]]'' || Panchavan Pariventhan's father || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Thillu Mullu (2013 film)|Thillu Mullu]]'' || Janani No. 2's father || Tamil ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Madras Cafe]]'' || Anna Bhaskaran || [[Hindi]] ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Satya 2]]'' || Sambasiva Rao "Samba" || Telugu ||
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Jigarthanda (2014 film)|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 (2015 film)|Puli]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015 film)|En Vazhi Thani Vazhi]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Yatchan]]'' || Police officer || Tamil ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Uttama Villain]]'' || King Sadayavarman || Tamil ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Enakkul Oruvan (2015 film)|Enakkul Oruvan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Malini & Co.]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Wagah (film)|Wagah]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Mudinja Ivana Pudi]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Dhruva (2016 film)|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 (film)|Spyder]]'' || Inspector Gokulnath || Telugu/Tamil ||
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Tamizh Padam 2]]'' || King Adhiyamaan || Tamil ||
|-
| 2019 || ''Goko Mako'' || Ajay Rathnam || Tamil ||
|}

==Television==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Serial !! Role
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Marmadesam]] (Ragasiyam)'' || Raghu (Police officer)
|-
| 1997-1998 || ''Marmadesam (Vidathu Karuppu)'' || Original Karuppannasamy Kadavul
|-
| 2000-2001 || ''[[Chithi (TV series)|Chithi]]'' || Yogi
|-
| 2001 || ''Ramany vs. Ramany Part II'' || Guest Appearance (Episode 19) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCMqNrfbh-4#t=1302 |title=Guest Appearance (Episode 19) |access-date=2014-07-22}}</ref>
|-
| 2001 || ''Amma'' || Sanjay
|-
| 2002-2005 || ''[[Annamalai (2002 TV series)|Annamalai]]'' || Anbalagan
|-
| 2003 || ''Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha'' || Appa
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Penn (2006 TV series)|Penn]]'' ||
|-
| 2007-2009 || ''Arasi'' || Vishwanathan
|-
| 2007-2008 || ''Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda'' ||
|-
| 2008-2009 || ''[[Gokulathil Seethai (2008 TV series)|Gokulathil Seethai]]'' ||
|-
| 2009-2010 || ''[[Karunamanjari]]'' ||
|-
| 2010-2011 || ''[[Soundaravalli]]'' ||
|-
| 2010-2011 || ''[[Yamirukka Bayamen (TV series)|Yamirukka Bayamen]]'' ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Mun Jenmam]]'' || Anchor
|-
| 2012-2015 || ''[[Sivasankari (TV series)|Sivasankari]]'' ||
|-
| 2013-2014 || ''[[Uravugal Sangamam]]'' ||
|-
| 2013-2014 || ''[[Nalla Neram (TV series)|Nalla Neram]]'' ||
|-
| 2014-2015 || ''[[Thiru Mangalyam]]'' || Vijaykumar (Sandhya's father)
|-
|2020 / 2021 || [[Poove Unakkaga (TV series)|Poove Unakkaga]] || Shivanarayanan
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|nm1559782}}

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Ajay Rathnam - Revision history

->DareshMohan at 21:09, 8 December 2021