Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay shared a heartwarming moment with actor-racer Ajith Kumar at Silverstone in the UK, where the former was present to flag off the Michelin Le Mans Cup race. A video of Vijay running towards Ajith and embracing him has gone viral on social media, delighting fans of the two Tamil cinema superstars.
Vijay rushes to hug Ajith Kumar
Vijay, who is on his first official overseas visit as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, travelled to the UK as part of efforts to attract investments to the state. His visit also coincided with Ajith’s participation in the Michelin Le Mans Cup at the iconic Silverstone circuit. Vijay was invited to officially start the race by waving the ceremonial green flag.
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The meeting between the two stars has attracted considerable attention, given their decades-long association with Tamil cinema and the perceived rivalry between their respective fan bases. However, the viral video showed a warm equation between the actors, with Vijay appearing visibly happy to see Ajith before walking up to him and giving him a hug. The two were also seen acknowledging fans together.
The moment comes after Ajith had expressed his gratitude towards Vijay for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend the race. The actor-racer had welcomed the Chief Minister’s visit and spoken about the importance of promoting motorsport in India. Ajith has also expressed hope that Chennai could eventually host an international racing event similar to Silverstone.
Video goes viral
Vijay’s presence at Silverstone was announced by the Michelin Le Mans Cup, which said he would support the Indian drivers competing in the UK and officially start the Silverstone round in front of a 44-car grid. Ajith competed in the event as part of Ajith RedAnt by Virage.
The reunion has also sparked excitement among fans, who have followed the two actors’ careers for several decades. Their fan clubs have often been viewed as rivals, making the affectionate interaction particularly significant for followers of Tamil cinema.
Vijay’s visit to the racing circuit also had a broader sporting angle. During the trip, he was expected to inspect Silverstone’s infrastructure, including its racetrack, safety arrangements, spectator facilities and commercial model, with the possibility of developing international motorsport infrastructure in Tamil Nadu.
The viral hug between Vijay and Ajith has since become one of the most talked-about moments from the Chief Minister’s UK visit, with fans celebrating the two stars putting their long-discussed rivalry aside and coming together at one of the world’s most famous racing venues.
