Ajay Rao (also credited as Krishna Ajai Rao) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Kannada film industry. He rose to fame with 2003 Blockbuster movie Excuse Me.

Ajay Rao debuted with the film Excuse Me (2003) and later appeared in films like Taj Mahal (2008), Krishnan Love Story (2010), Krishnan Marriage Story (2011), and Krishna Leela (2015). With Krishna Leela (2015) he debuted as a producer launching his home banner Shree Krishna Arts And Creations.