In the year 2001, he starred in the movie Dheena in which he played the role of unruly leader after which his fans started to call him 'Thala' which means leader in Tamil. In a career spanning four decades and starring in more than 50 films, the 50-year-old actor has won several accolades including four Vijay Awards and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Actor Ajith Kumar has become one of the most loved celebrities in South India.
