Ajay Kumar
Biography
Ajay Kumar, born on 31 August 1976 in Kottayam, Kerala, India, is an Indian male actor primarily associated with Malayalam comedy. He is widely recognized by his stage name Guinness Pakru and is also known as Ajay Kumar Unda and Undapakru. Over his career he has accumulated 41 credited performances across film and television, as recorded by The Movie Database. His work in the entertainment industry has earned him a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest actor to portray a character in a full‑length production. Kumar’s professional profile lists acting as his principal occupation.
Career overview
Ajay Kumar, who works under the stage name Guinness Pakru and is also known as Undapakru or Ajay Kumar Unda, is a male actor born on 31 August 1976 in Kottayam, Kerala, India. He has built a reputation as a popular figure in Malayalam comedy, appearing in a range of productions that highlight his comedic talent. Over the course of his career he has accumulated forty‑one credited roles, a body of work that reflects his steady presence in the industry and his versatility within the genre.
In addition to his on‑screen work, Kumar has achieved a distinctive recognition beyond typical acting accolades. He holds an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for being the shortest actor to portray a character in a full‑length film, a distinction that underscores both his unique physical stature and his ability to secure substantive roles despite conventional industry expectations. This record, combined with his extensive list of credits, contributes to his standing as a notable personality in Malayalam cinema, where he continues to be identified primarily for his contributions to acting.
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45 titles- Aghathiyaa (2025) as House broker
- 916 Kunjoottan (2025) as Kunjoottan (Sidharth)
- Guardian Angel (2024) as Guiness Pakru
- Kudumba Sthreeyum Kunjadum (2024)
- Bagheera (2023) as Pakru
- Fancy Dress (2019) as Dikru
- Fancy Dress (2019) Producer
- Fancy Dress (2019) Co-Writer
- Fancy Dress (2019) Screenplay
- Ilayaraja (2019) as Vanajan
- Chalakkudikkaran Changathi (2018) as Shavaliar
- Punyalan Private Limited (2017) as A K Chandrakanth
- 3 Wicketinu 365 Runs (2015)
- Ring Master (2014) as Achankunju
- Abhiyum Njanum (2013) as Bhadran
- Kutteem Kolum (2013) as Ezhimala Vinayakan
- Kutteem Kolum (2013) Director
- Housefull (2013) as Dr. Shenayi
- Immanuel (2013) as Kavi Shivan
- Venicile Vyapari (2011) as Kochukrishnan
- Killadi Raman (2011) as Bada Bhai
- Kaavalan (2011)
- 7Aum Arivu (2011) as Aravind's friend
- Rathinirvedam (2011) as Kochunni
- Payyans (2011) as Japan Babu
- Kaaryasthan (2010) as Himself
- Bodyguard (2010) as Kudamaloor Balaji
- Swantham Bharya Zindabad (2010) as Vettoor Sivankutty
- Loudspeaker (2009) as Organ Agent Amitabh
- Puthiya Mugham (2009) as Canteen Rajan
- My Big Father (2009) as Kunjumon
- Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009) as Balan
- Twenty 20 (2008) as A worker in the tea shop
- Mulla (2008) as Chandran
- Athisayan (2007) as Ramu
- Dishyum (2006) as Amitabh
- Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006) as Neelagiri Neelakandan
- Maanikyan (2005)
- Athbhutha Dweepu (2005) as Gajendra Kumaran
- Meesa Madhavan (2002) as Tea Boy
- Kunjikkoonan (2002) as Suhasini
- Joker (2000) as Dwarf Joker
- Sayanam (2000)
- Ambili Ammavan (1986)
- Aahladha Prahladhan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ajay Kumar best known for?
Ajay Kumar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Guardian Angel (2024), Ring Master (2014), Loudspeaker (2009), Workin' Moms (2017).
When and where was Ajay Kumar born?
Ajay Kumar was born on August 31, 1976 in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Ajay Kumar have?
Ajay Kumar has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
What is Ajay Kumar's background in cinema and television?
Ajay Kumar, born on 31 August 1976 in Kottayam, Kerala, India, is an Indian male actor primarily associated with Malayalam comedy. He is widely recognized by his stage name Guinness Pakru and is also known as Ajay Kumar Unda and Undapakru. Over his career he has accumulated 41 credited performances across film and tele...