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From Vaali to Nerkonda Paarvai: 10 films where Ajith the actor outshined 'Thala' the star

As the actor's success kept rising, the industry demanded more commercial films than artistic. Here, let us take a look at 10 films where Ajith the actor outshined 'Thala' the star.
As the actor's success kept rising, the industry demanded more commercial films than artistic. Here, let us take a look at 10 films where Ajith the actor outshined 'Thala' the star.
As the actor's success kept rising, the industry demanded more commercial films than artistic. Here, let us take a look at 10 films where Ajith the actor outshined 'Thala' the star.
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Aasai (1995): The film that made Ajith a heartthrob overnight. His role as a lover boy in 'Aasai' earned him many female fans and the film was also labeled the first blockbuster of Ajith.
Aasai (1995): The film that made Ajith a heartthrob overnight. His role as a lover boy in 'Aasai' earned him many female fans and the film was also labeled the first blockbuster of Ajith.
Kadhal Kottai (1996): This epistolary romantic film till date is considered as one of the best films of Ajith's career. The film won three national awards (Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Direction, Best Screenplay). Thanks to the stupendous success of the film, it was remade in multiple languages.
Kadhal Kottai (1996): This epistolary romantic film till date is considered as one of the best films of Ajith's career. The film won three national awards (Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Direction, Best Screenplay). Thanks to the stupendous success of the film, it was remade in multiple languages.
Vaali (1999): Ajith played a dual role in this film, that of twin brothers, with one being deaf and mute. Ajith's performance in the film was highly appreciated by the critics. The film not only turned out to be a huge blockbuster but also earned Ajith his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Vaali (1999): Ajith played a dual role in this film, that of twin brothers, with one being deaf and mute. Ajith's performance in the film was highly appreciated by the critics. The film not only turned out to be a huge blockbuster but also earned Ajith his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Mugavaree (1999): In this emotional musical drama, Ajith essayed the role of a struggling musician. This movie will always find a place in his fans' favorites list. He won his second consecutive Cinema Express Award for this film.
Mugavaree (1999): In this emotional musical drama, Ajith essayed the role of a struggling musician. This movie will always find a place in his fans' favorites list. He won his second consecutive Cinema Express Award for this film.
Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000): Despite having a star-studded cast with the likes of Mammootty, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai, Abbas - Ajith made his mark in the film as a struggling filmmaker. Though not a great success considering the box-office, this film once again cemented Ajith's position as a powerful performer.
Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000): Despite having a star-studded cast with the likes of Mammootty, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai, Abbas - Ajith made his mark in the film as a struggling filmmaker. Though not a great success considering the box-office, this film once again cemented Ajith's position as a powerful performer.
Poovellam Un Vasam (2001): Ajith joined hands with director Ezhil for this family drama. Ajith, Jyothika combination scenes earned praise from the critics. One would definitely be stone-hearted not to cry during the climax.
Poovellam Un Vasam (2001): Ajith joined hands with director Ezhil for this family drama. Ajith, Jyothika combination scenes earned praise from the critics. One would definitely be stone-hearted not to cry during the climax.
Villain (2002): Yet against Ajith acted in dual role in this KS Ravikumar directorial venture. He played the role of twin brothers, one as a bus conductor while the other with mild intellectual disability. The film earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Villain (2002): Yet against Ajith acted in dual role in this KS Ravikumar directorial venture. He played the role of twin brothers, one as a bus conductor while the other with mild intellectual disability. The film earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Varalaru (2006): Yet again Ajith joined hands with KS Ravikumar for this film. He played triple role in this flick - a father and his two sons. This role as a Bharathanatiyam dancer was lauded by many and also got him his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Varalaru (2006): Yet again Ajith joined hands with KS Ravikumar for this film. He played triple role in this flick - a father and his two sons. This role as a Bharathanatiyam dancer was lauded by many and also got him his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Kireedam (2007): A remake of Malayalam film of the same name, Ajith essayed the role of a person wanting to become a cop to fulfill his fathers dream. This film also happens to be director AL Vijay's debut film.
Kireedam (2007): A remake of Malayalam film of the same name, Ajith essayed the role of a person wanting to become a cop to fulfill his fathers dream. This film also happens to be director AL Vijay's debut film.
Nerkonda Paarvai (2019): A remake of Bollywood court drama 'Pink', Ajith played the role of a lawyer essayed by Amitabh Bachchan in Hindi. The film with a strong message for 'all men' once again brought out the actor in Ajith.
Nerkonda Paarvai (2019): A remake of Bollywood court drama 'Pink', Ajith played the role of a lawyer essayed by Amitabh Bachchan in Hindi. The film with a strong message for 'all men' once again brought out the actor in Ajith.
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Kireedam
Villain
Aasai
Vaali
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