Ajith Kumar
Rank
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At a Glance
| Profession | Actor |
| Source of earnings | Films |
| Career High Point | After the 1995 film Aasai helped him gain recognition in the Tamil film industry, a role in AR Murgadoss' directorial debut Dheena earned him the title 'Thala' (which literally translates to 'head'), by which he is known even today |
| Number of times on list since 2017 | 27 |
| Earnings 2019 (In Rs crore) |
40.5 |
#1 Celeb 100 Rank 2019
#2 Celeb 100 Rank 2018
#3 Celeb 100 Rank 2017
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