Ajay Kumar

Ajay Kumar, better known as Guinness Pakru, is honestly just a legend in Malayalam cinema. You see this guy pop up everywhere—movies, TV, you name it. Most folks know him from cracking jokes as a judge on all those Malayalam comedy shows, but his journey’s actually wild. He kicked things off super early, like in 1986, as a kid in Ambili Ammavan. But he didn’t just stroll into stardom. Nah, he hustled on stage for years, doing mimicry and comedy gigs all over the place before the film world really started noticing him. What’s nuts is how he flipped the script on what leading men usually look like. Standing at just 2 feet 6 inches (yeah, 76 cm!), he smashed his way into the Guinness World Records back in 2008 for being the shortest actor ever to play a leading adult role. That was for Athbhutha Dweepu, a movie from 2005 that kind of blew people’s minds at the time. No one saw it coming—a guy who doesn’t fit the typical hero mold just owning the screen like that. Pakru’s got this energy, right? He’s quick with jokes, totally at ease on stage or in front of the camera, and he’s got this underdog charm that people just vibe with. Beyond just the laughs, he’s actually paved the way for a lot of artists who felt like outsiders. Being typecast? Not his thing. He keeps popping up in all sorts of roles, proving there’s more than one way to be a star. If you follow Malayalam cinema at all, you’ve definitely seen his work. And if you haven’t—well, what are you even doing?

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Personal details

  • Height: 2′ 6″ (0.76 m)
  • Professions: Actor, Writer, Producer

Did you know

    • Trivia:

      Married to Gayatri, who’s nine years younger and, honestly, barely comes up to his shoulder at 5’2”. She works as a government health inspector—no nonsense, sharp as a tack. People might assume an arranged marriage means someone twisted her arm, but nope, not her style. She straight-up says nobody forced her into anything. She actually likes the guy, feels safe around him, which, you know, isn’t always a given in these setups. The height difference? Pretty noticeable, kind of funny in family photos, but neither of them seems to care. Gayatri’s got this quiet confidence about her, and he’s clearly smitten. They might look mismatched on paper, but there’s this undeniable comfort between them. Maybe it’s not a fairytale romance with fireworks, but the whole thing just… works. She’s practical, he’s steady, and together, they’ve carved out something real in the middle of all the expectations and traditions swirling around them.

    • Quotes:

      You know, people used to think a hero had to be all glitz and glamour, like straight out of a magazine cover—abs, jawline, the whole package. But honestly, that’s old news. These days, folks want someone real, someone they can relate to. I mean, look at me—I’m not out here flexing muscles or flashing that million-dollar smile every five seconds. Still, viewers dig the roles I play. They see the depth, the flaws, that extra something that makes the character tick. Maybe I’m not the shiny superstar, but I bring something else to the table: raw talent, a bit of grit, maybe even a dash of awkwardness. Audiences are tired of cardboard-cutout heroes. They want someone with layers, someone who actually feels like a person. That’s where I come in, and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

FAQ

    • How tall is Ram Charan?

      2′ 6″ (0.76 m)

    • What is Ram Charan's birth name?

      Konidela Ram Charan