Ajith Kumar escapes unhurt in Netherlands GT4 race accident
Actor
, who is currently participating in the
GT4 European Series
car race in the Netherlands, was reportedly involved in a minor accident during the event. The incident is said to have occurred when a tire burst on the car he was driving, leading to a loss of control and a crash.
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Fortunately, a report from
News 18
confirms that Ajith escaped unhurt and is in good health, much to the relief of his fans.
From film sets to the fast lane, Ajith pursues his passion
Ajith, known for balancing his passion for motorsports alongside his film career, had recently completed shooting for his upcoming films '
Vidaamuyarchi
' and '
Good Bad Ugly
.' These films are expected to hit screens a few months apart. With filming wrapped up, Ajith has been dedicating his time to racing.
Notably, he was recently honored with the prestigious
in Delhi, and images from the ceremony garnered widespread attention on social media.
The GT4 race sees intense action; Ajith represents the Porsche team
The GT4 European Series is being held in two phases, with the race kicking off on May 17. The second round of the competition began on May 18 at 3:40 PM IST. Ajith participated in the event as part of the
Porsche racing team
.
The accident reportedly occurred during this leg of the race but did not result in any injuries to the actor, which reassured fans who had been concerned upon hearing the initial news.
Buzz around Ajith's next film builds up
Meanwhile, anticipation is growing around Ajith's next project in cinema. While earlier reports suggested that he might collaborate with director Siva again, recent speculation points to
as the frontrunner to helm his next film.
Ajith is expected to return to Chennai soon after the race, and an official announcement regarding his next movie is likely to follow shortly thereafter.
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