Tamil cinema stars Vijay and Ajith Kumar shared a viral reunion at the UK racing circuit during a Michelin Le Mans Cup round.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C. Joseph Vijay met actor-racer Ajith Kumar at the Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom on Saturday, September 12, 2026, ahead of a round of the Michelin Le Mans Cup in which Ajith competed as a driver. Vijay attended as guest of honour and officially flagged off the race by waving the ceremonial green flag, according to reports from NDTV, Hindustan Times and the Times of India.
The Reunion and Flag-Off
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Before the race began, Ajith welcomed Vijay and his team at the circuit, and the two stars shared a warm hug before walking together and greeting fans, per the Indian Express. Videos circulating on social media show Vijay running toward Ajith and embracing him tightly, with both smiling broadly, as reported by WION and Kerala Kaumudi. The duo later posed for photographers in the paddock area before Vijay waved the green flag to start the 44-car grid, the Times of India and ABP Live reported. Ajith competed in the two-hour endurance event with his team, which finished 38th in the Silverstone round, according to the Times of India.
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Trisha Krishnan's Presence and Reaction
Actress Trisha Krishnan, who has worked with both Vijay and Ajith in previous films, was also spotted at the circuit, reportedly while in London for a film shoot, according to Hindustan Times and the Indian Express. She was filmed entering the venue and later seen watching the race alongside Vijay and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam minister Aadhav Arjuna, per Hindustan Times and Live Mint. Some coverage, including a Live Mint report, referenced online speculation about a rumoured relationship between Vijay and Trisha, though this remains unconfirmed by any official statement and should be treated as rumour rather than fact.
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The footage of the hug and flag-off quickly went viral, with fans on social media describing the reunion of the two stars, often cast as rivals, as one of the "biggest days for Tamil cinema," per The Hindu. No official statements from Vijay, Ajith or Trisha regarding the event, nor any announcements of joint projects, have been reported. Ajith is expected to continue competing in the 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup season, while Vijay continues his duties as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
