Ajith Kumar Thanks Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Ahead of Historic Le Mans Cup 2026 Flag-Off
Actor-racer Ajith Kumar expressed warm gratitude to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for traveling to Silverstone, England, to flag off the Le Mans Cup race in which Ajith's team is competing. Speaking ahead of the event, Ajith highlighted that Vijay's visit will boost India's infrastructure for hosting international motorsports.
Actor-racer Ajith Kumar expressed his gratitude to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for travelling to England to flag off the Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone. Speaking ahead of the international motorsport event, where he is competing with his team, Ajith spoke warmly about his 34-year relationship with Vijay, brushing aside decades of media-projected rivalry between the two Tamil cinema icons. Thala X Thalapathy: Vijay To Flag Off Ajith Kumar’s Le Mans Race in Historic UK Crossover.
Ajith Kumar Thanks Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Addressing media personnel at the Silverstone Circuit, Ajith extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister, praising him for taking time out of his official schedule to support Indian participation in international sports.
"I am extremely thankful to the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay, to have taken time off from his busy schedule to come and visit us at Silverstone," Ajith stated. "We've been colleagues in the film industry for the last 34 years, and I'm very happy for him that he's now the Chief Minister."
Ajith also highlighted the broader impact of Vijay's presence, expressing optimism about the future of motorsport infrastructure in India. He noted that the state government has been actively encouraging diverse sporting disciplines and expressed hope that hosting international events like the Le Mans Cup in Chennai could become a reality in the coming years.
Ajith Kumar Expresses His Heartfelt Gratitude to Vijay
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Fans Gather in UK for Rare Shared Appearance
The convergence of the two stars at an international sporting venue generated significant excitement among overseas fans. Hundreds of supporters from across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, travelled to London and Silverstone to witness the rare public moment between the actors.
Both Ajith and Vijay debuted in leading roles in the early 1990s—Ajith in Amaravathy (1993) and Vijay in Naalaiya Theerpu (1992). Over the past three decades, their parallel rise to superstardom led to intense box-office competition and rivalries among their respective fan bases. Vijay's recent transition into full-time politics and his election as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister marked a major new chapter in his career, while Ajith continues to pursue professional racing alongside his film commitments. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Flag Off 2026 Le Mans Cup Silverstone Race.
The joint appearance at Silverstone represents a unified moment for Tamil cinema and sports, celebrating decades of professional camaraderie on a global stage
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