Chennai Times 25 Most Desirable Men in 2014

Here's the list of the guys who you've chosen as the Chennai Times 25 Most Desirable Men in 2014. And the results are not surprising. These men and boys have it all — the looks, the body and panache.

1 - Ajith

His undeniable sex appeal cuts across ages and has hysterical teens, 20-somethings, and even middle-aged aunties succumb to his immense charm and palpable hotness. And so, it comes as no surprise that the votes received online on www.itimes.com/polls along with our vote, have crowned handsome actor Ajith as the No.1 in Chennai Times 25 Most Desirable Men of 2014.

2 - Suriya

Claim to fame: His double act in Anjaan may have ruffled a few feathers, but Suriya has already worked up a buzz for his next, Masss.

Relationship Status: Married to Jyotika.

Desirability Quotient: What's not desirable about him? Just look at his chiselled body... infectious smile and those bedroom eyes.. are you drooling, already?

3 - Dhanush

Claim to fame: When namma Chennai boy made his debut in Bollywood, he made a lot of people sit up and take notice. An offer to act alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Shamitabh and his sensational, Velaiyilla Pattathari, make Dhanush our very own superstar.

Relationship Status: Married to Aishwaryaa

Desirability Quotient: His Chennai-ness, his lean-as-a-bean body, and oh, that intense look.

4 - Vikram

Claim to fame: Spending almost two years on one film just to give his best, makes Vikram stand out. He might have received mixed reviews, but his performance made headlines not just in Tamil Nadu, but all over the country.

Relationship Status: Married to Shailaja

Desirability Quotient: Daring, well-read, and brownie points for his flirtatious smile.

5 - Arya

Claim to fame: Arya takes the cake for being the star with most friends in the industry. His serious act in Meaghamann saw him becoming an action hero, and we can't wait for his comic-act in Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Tall, smart, bone-melting brown eyes. He's a favourite with the industry's bombshells, too!

6 - Atharvaa

Claim to fame: After his critically acclaimed Paradesi, Atharvaa went all leather jackets and macho in Irumbu Kuthirai. He has quite a line-up this year to prove his mettle as a versatile actor.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: A 'good boy' image and abs you want to run your hands over make Atharvaa a hunk to dream about.

7 - Dulquer Salmaan

Claim to fame: Dulquer made an offbeat entry into Tamil films with Vaayai Moodi Pesavum. And then, all eyes were on him when Mani Ratnam signed him for O Kadhal Kanmani.

Relationship Status: Married to Amal Sufiya

Desirability Quotient: His kissable lips? His handsome face? The cute-boy look? Whatever it is, girls begin to pant and scream his name when they see him.

8 - Vijay

Claim to fame: His fans alone could make an entire state. He started the year with a blockbuster (Jilla) and ended it with another one (Kaththi). What more does one need?

Relationship Status: Married to Sangeetha

Desirability Quotient: His evergreen looks, consistently fit bod and mass appeal is a hit among women of all ages.

9 - Vidyut Jammwal

Claim to fame: He made the most stylish entry into Kollywood as a villain and followed it up with quite a few meaty roles. Vidyut even shed his stereotypical image with a supporting role with Anjaan.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: His sculpted body. Look no further...

10 - Vijay Sethupathi

Claim to fame: With as many as six releases last year, Vijay had quite an eventful year with a fair number of full-length feature films and cameos. Knocking off kilos for his next, Naanum Rowdydhan, Vijay is going for a big makeover.

Relationship Status: Married to Jessy

Desirability Quotient: He redefines tall, dark and handsome with his raw sex appeal and those deep piercing eyes.

11 - Simbu

Claim to fame: Simbu didn't have a release for a couple of years, but he's managed to stay in the news for his big-bang projects that is slated to release this year. Not to miss, his break-up confession on Twitter with actress Hansika last year that went viral.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: His devil-may-care attitude and bad-boy image make him desirable. Also, he's got the looks, baby!

12 - Armaan Ebrahim

Claim to fame: Son of ex-Indian F3 champion, Akbar Ebrahim, Armaan's got several medals to his credit. Promising to be the next-big-thing in car racing, this Chennai lad makes us all proud.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: What can be sexier than a goodlooking adventure junkie,we ask! He's strapping and handsome, too!

13 - Amitaash Pradhan

Claim to fame: At a time when good-looking guys were vying for hero-centric roles, Amitash chose the road less travelled. His negative role in the Dhanush-starrer VIP made him a household name.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Drop-dead good looks and his attitude make this 'Amul baby' a charming and macho man.

14 - Siddharth

Claim to fame: After a lull, Siddharth is back with a bang with Jigarthanda. Doing away his lover-boy image, Siddharth's offbeat film choices were refreshing change. His relationship with Samantha kept him in the news.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: He's the right balance of intellect and good looks.

15 - Anirudh

Claim to fame: Ever since he made an entry, this Kolaveri boy has become the youth sensation here. Balancing between his projects and singing for other composers, Anirudh is a busy man.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: His deep voice might be too heavy for his lean frame, but it sure does make him a chick magnet.

16 - Karthi

Claim to fame: After playing a series of similar roles in his earlier films, Karthi made critics and fans take notice of him in his local-boy image inMadras. He went for a makeover, too.

Relationship Status: Married to Ranjini

Desirability Quotient: He has a down-to-earth demeanour, dream-like looks and an affable personality.

17 - Sivakarthikeyan

Claim to fame: Not many people succeed if they've come from a TV background. But Sivakarthikeyan has a stronghold in Kollywood today, thanks to his bankable star status. From his comic acts to his man-of-the-masses image, Siva has everything going his way.

Relationship Status: Married to Aarthi

Desirability Quotient: He's got an earthy sense of humour and his boyish charm makes him Mr Popular.

18 - Jiiva

Claim to fame: He's blessed with good looks, but he manages to get into the skin of a 'local' boy character with relative ease. He chooses scripts that actors wouldn't generally opt for. And luckily, that has worked for him — time and again.

Relationship Status: Married to Supriya

Desirability Quotient: He's well-dressed and has friendly disposition. He's suave, dapper and knows how to get a woman's attention.

19 - Vishal

Claim to fame: He's the man who can punch goondas and do death-defying stunts, pretty realistically. Vishal is the next 'action king' in Kollywood, we think.

Relationship Status: Rumoured to be dating Varalaxmi Sarathkumar

Desirability Quotient: Tall, dark, handsome. And yes, his smile is sexy as sin.

20 - Madhavan

Claim to fame: If you thought Maddy was all about being a chocolate boy in his films, think again. He's a changed man now. A sample of it would be his beefed-up look in his upcoming Irudhi Suttru.

Relationship Status: Married to Sarita

Desirability Quotient: He's charming, sexy and has a dimpled grin that makes the women go weak in the knees.

21 - Ashwin Kakumanu

Claim to fame: Mankatha proved that he's here to stay. And now, having signed projects as the lead, Ashwin is definitely one of the promising stars in the industry.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: His introvert nature keeps the ladies intrigued... add to that a boyish charm and there you go...

22 - Vikram Prabhu

Claim to fame: The fact that he comes from a family of actors is definitely one of his strengths. But we are totally bowled over by his calm demeanour and his intelligence.

Relationship Status: Married to Lakshmi

Desirability Quotient: His dapper looks and his sense of style make him a star.

23 - Ashok Selvan

Claim to fame: He's young, he's bright and he has what it takes to be the next big thing in Kollywood. His performance in Thegidi was well appreciated.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Unconventional good looks, that soft smile and candid eyes.

24 - Gautham Karthik

Claim to fame: Not many people get to make their debut in a Mani Ratnam film. But when Gautham got the opportunity, it worked out to his advantage. He's got his hands full this year with films that will see him in various avatars.

Relationship Status: Rumoured to be dating Priya Anand.

Desirability Quotient: His happy-go-lucky persona and cute looks make him a breath of fresh air.

25 - Bharath Raj

Claim to fame: This hottie, who juggles between walking the ramp and coaching people to stay fit, made news when he won the second runner-up title in Mr India World 2014.

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: A killer body. Enough said!