Ajay Rathnam: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 56
- on screen
- 1989–2024
- box office
- $19.7M
- average score
- 60
The Best Ajay Rathnam Movies
The highest-rated films Ajay Rathnam is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Tamizh Padam 2 (2018) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Ajay Rathnam's Career in Numbers
Ajay Rathnam's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ajay Rathnam works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Naalai Manithan (1989) to Mr Bachchan (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Ajay Rathnam Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 21
- 2000s 16
- 2010s 15
- 2020s 3
The 1990s were Ajay Rathnam's busiest decade, with 21 films.
Ajay Rathnam Movies by Genre
- Drama 13
- Action 10
- Comedy 8
- Romance 6
- Crime 4
- Thriller 3
- Adventure 2
- Family 2
- Horror 1
- History 1
Drama is the genre Ajay Rathnam has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of action (10).
Ajay Rathnam Career Milestones
- First film
- Naalai Manithan 1989
- Biggest box office hit
- Nanban $15M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Tamizh Padam 2 Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Mr Bachchan 2024
Ajay Rathnam Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ajay Rathnam is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Mr Bachchan Action Worldwide box office: $30.1K Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2023
Ravanasura as Chief Minister · Comedy Worldwide box office: $57.3K Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2023
Ghosty Horror - 2019
Mamangam as Zamorin · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2019
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy as Mallareddy · History Worldwide box office: $682K Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2018
Tamizh Padam 2 as King "Adhiyaman" · Comedy Worldwide box office: $233K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2017
Spyder as Inspector Gokulnath · Action Worldwide box office: $468K - 2017
Thupparivaalan as Police Chief · Crime Worldwide box office: $94.5K - 2016
Dhruva Thriller - 2016
Wagah as Terrorist Captive · Action Worldwide box office: $1.69K - 2015
Puli Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.39M - 2015
Uttama Villain as King Sadayavarman · Comedy Worldwide box office: $110K - 2015
Enakkul Oruvan as Paranjothi · Mystery Worldwide box office: $621 - 2014
Poriyaalan Thriller - 2014
Jigarthanda as SI Raman · Crime Worldwide box office: $24.3K - 2013
Madras Cafe as Anna Bhaskaran · Drama Worldwide box office: $38.3K - 2012
Maattrraan as Ajay Ratnam · Action Worldwide box office: $1.33M - 2012
Nanban as Panchavan Pariventhan's father · Drama Worldwide box office: $15M - 2009
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja as Subedar Cheran · War - 2007
Malaikottai as RTO Official · Action Worldwide box office: $190K - 2007
Periyar Drama - 2007
Pokkiri as Police Inspector · Action Worldwide box office: $93.7K - 2006
Perarasu Romance - 2005
6’2 - 2005
Aayudham - 2004
Vasool Raja MBBS as Medicine Professor · Comedy - 2003
Ottran - 2003
Diwan Drama - 2003
Ee Abbai Chala Manchodu as Vivekananda's father · Comedy - 2002
Namma Veetu Kalyanam Romance - 2002
Devan Romance - 2001
Citizen as ACP Krishnamoorthy · Crime - 2001
Asathal Comedy - 2000
Rhythm as Ajay · Drama - 1998
Kadhala Kadhala as Williamson · Comedy - 1997
Rettai Jadai Vayasu as Jeeva · Romance - 1997
Ratchagan as Gnaneshwar's Henchman · Action - 1997
Nerrukku Ner as Kachiram · Drama - 1997
Suryavamsam Family - 1997
Ullasam Romance - 1996
Indian as Freedom Fighter · Thriller Worldwide box office: $184 - 1995
Kuruthipunal as RPG shooter · Drama - 1995
Mayabazar as Ajay · Drama - 1995
Parvathy Parinayam Drama - 1994
The Gentleman Drama - 1994
Kaadhalan as Security Officer · Drama - 1994
Vishnu as Gurudada · Drama - 1994
Veera as Rathnavelu · Family - 1994
Honest Raj Action - 1993
Gentleman as Ratnam · Action - 1992
Thevar Magan as S. Maruthupandi · Drama - 1992
Singaravelan Comedy - 1991
Gunaa as Inspector Moovendar · Romance - 1991
Dharma Durai Action - 1990
Chathriyan Crime - 1989
Naalai Manithan Sci-Fi
Who Ajay Rathnam Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Ajay Rathnam shares the most films with. Nassar comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Manobala (7).
Ajay Rathnam: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ajay Rathnam has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ajay Rathnam been in?
Ajay Rathnam is credited on 56 films, from 1989 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Ajay Rathnam's highest-grossing movie?
Nanban (2012) is Ajay Rathnam's biggest box office hit, with $15M worldwide, ahead of Puli (2015) ($1.39M). Across every film with box office figures, Ajay Rathnam's movies have made $19.7M.
Ajay Rathnam's biggest hits What is the best Ajay Rathnam movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ajay Rathnam's best-rated film is Tamizh Padam 2 (2018) with a score of 80, followed by Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) (77).
Best Ajay Rathnam movies, ranked What is Ajay Rathnam's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ajay Rathnam's filmography is Mr Bachchan (2024).
Who does Ajay Rathnam work with most often?
Ajay Rathnam shares the most films with Nassar (9 films), Manobala (7 films) and Vijayakumar (5 films).
The Best Ajay Rathnam Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 56 credits.
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