7 Times Ajith Kumar Proved He’s the Real King of Tamil Cinema

Viswasam (2019)

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Yennai Arindhaal (2015)

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Mankatha (2011)

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Vaalee (1999)

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Billa (2007)

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Varalaru (2006)

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Kadhal Kottai (1996)

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