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Time of India
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ajith escapes unhurt in GT4 Italy crash, his affection for racing wins heart
Ajith Kumar starrer 'Good Bad Ugly', directed by Adhik Ravichandran , was released last April. Although the film received mixed reviews from fans, it became a box office success, grossing over Rs. 200 crore. Following this, it has been reported that he will be starring in a new film with the same director. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is said to be playing the lead role in it, and talks are underway with Srinidhi Shetty of KGF fame for the lead role. Ajith resumes global racing with his own team Ajith, who is deeply interested in car racing beyond cinema, has been actively participating in international car races for the past few years. Although he took a break from car racing at one point, he has been participating in competitions held in various countries again since last January through his 'Ajith Kumar Racing' team. He has participated in numerous competitions, from Dubai to Portugal, and has achieved some notable successes. Ajith faces another accident Ajith, who recently participated in the GT4 European Series car race held in Italy, met with an accident with the car he was driving during the second round. While turning a bend, he collided head-on with a car with defective tires. Fortunately, Ajith was not injured. The scenes at that time were recorded on video and are going viral on social media. Ajith Kumar's calm reaction wins praise Those familiar with the accident are praising Ajith's calm and patient approach. Ajith was seen collecting his damaged portions of the car after the accident, and it shows the actor's love for his car and racing. It is noteworthy that he had an accident during test runs in some competitions held in Dubai and Spain so far. Despite all that, he is currently continuing his car racing journey with great enthusiasm.
News18
an hour ago
- Automotive
- News18
Superstar Ajith Kumar crashes during GT4 European Series race
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Tamil superstar and avid racer Ajith Kumar crashed while participating in the GT4 European Series race in Italy on July 20. Following the crash, the actor helped the staff clear the debris. The incident took place at the Misano track in the second round of the series. The official X page of GT4 European Series posted a video of the aftermath of the crash. The actor crashed into a stationary car and did not sustain any injuries. The caption with the video read, 'Out of the race with damage, but still happy to help with the clean-up. Full respect, Ajith Kumar." 'Ajith Kumar out of the car, out of the race. It's the first significant bit of a damage we've seen from him this year. He's a fine champ, he goes and helps the marshals clear up all the body. Not many drivers would do that," a commentator can be heard saying. The 54-year-old actor, known for hits such as 'Mankatha", 'Billa", 'Varalaaru", 'Vaalee" and 'Viswasam", has participated in various races, including Germany and Malaysia. He drove in the 2003 Formula Asia BMW Championships as well as the 2010 Formula 2 Championship. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 13:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Ajith Kumar's car crashes during the GT4 European series in Italy, actor helps clean up the debris. Watch
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, a sports enthusiast, was involved in a car crash during the latest GT4 European series race in Italy. His car crashed at the Misano track during the second round of the race. The actor was not injured in the collision; however, he had to withdraw from the race. A video of Ajith was shared on the race's official page, where the actor was seen helping the ground staff clean the debris from the race track soon after his accident. Also Read: Ajith's friends, family tried to 'talk sense' into him when he started racing again but father offered support: 'The day you start earning…' In the video, the commentator is heard saying, 'Ajith Kumar out of the car, out of the race. It's the first significant bit of damage we've seen from him this year. He's a fine champ; he goes and helps the marshals clear up all the bodies. Not many drivers would do that.' The incident occurred when Ajith Kumar's car collided with another stationary car. The Vidamuyarchi actor won over the internet with his gesture, lauding Ajith, many fans went on calling him 'Thala', another fan wrote, 'He is a fine Gentleman.' A third user commented, 'Every time the same thing happens to my man, but thank God AK is safe and even the opponent also, but as a sportsman, salute to AK.' Out of the race with damage, but still happy to help with the clean-up. Full respect, Ajith Kumar 🫡 📺 I #gt4 — GT4 European Series (@gt4series) July 20, 2025 Ajith Kumar is currently preparing for the third round in Belgium. The actor has been actively involved in the racing circuit since 2003. In 2010, he also participated in the Formula 2 Championship. Recently, the Indian Government also honored Ajith Kumar with a Padma Bhushan for his contribution to cinema and motorsports. In 2025, Ajith gave Tamil cinema its highest grosser to date with Good Bad Ugly. Currently, the actor has taken a break from the movies, but he will be working next with Good Bad Ugly's director Adhik Ravichandran for his upcoming film.
New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Actor Ajith Kumar's car crashes during GT4 European Series in Italy, escapes unhurt
Actor and racer Ajith Kumar crashed his car and escaped unhurt at the GT4 European Series race held in Italy. The incident took place at the Misano track in the second round of the series. The official X (formerly Twitter) page of GT4 European Series posted a video of the aftermath of Ajith's car crash. He had collided with a stationary car on the track but he did not sustain any injuries. Posting the video, they wrote, 'Out of the race with damage, but still happy to help with the clean-up. Full respect, Ajith Kumar.' Ajith can be seen standing near his car and surveying the debris.
India Today
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Ajith Kumar's car crashes at Italy race, actor helps clean up debris. Watch
Actor and racing enthusiast Ajith Kumar's car crashed at the GT4 European Series, held in Italy. The incident occurred at the Misano track while he was participating in the second round of the GT4 European Series. Despite the collision, Ajith emerged unscathed but had to withdraw from the race. A video shows the actor taking a pause and helping on-ground staff clean up the debris on the mishap unfolded when Ajith's vehicle collided with a stationary car on the track. Fortunately, Ajith did not sustain any injuries. His swift reflexes and experience were instrumental in avoiding what could have been a serious the video: Ajith is currently preparing for the third round at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Demonstrating his humility, Ajith was seen assisting the cleaning staff at the site of the accident, showcasing his down-to-earth nature. One of the commentators can be heard saying, "Ajith Kumar out of the car, out of the race. It's the first significant bit of a damage we've seen from him this year. He's a fine champ, he goes and helps the marshals clear up all the body. Not many drivers would do that."Out of the race with damage, but still happy to help with the respect, Ajith Kumarhttps:// I #gt4 GT4 European Series (@gt4series) July 20, 2025The 'Vidaamuyarchi' actor entered the racing scene in 2003 and has since made significant strides, notably participating in the Formula 2 Championship in 2010. He has raced in various countries, including Germany and Malaysia, balancing both his acting career and passion for Ajith was honoured with the Padma Bhushan by the Indian government, celebrating his contributions to cinema and motorsport. This accolade is a testament to his multifaceted career and dedication to both fields. He took a break from racing for over a decade and returned with full enthusiasm racing journey began over two decades ago, and he continues to race with the same vigour. His fans admire him not only for his on-screen performances but also for his real-life adventures on the racing the work front, the actor was last seen in 'Good Bad Ugly', directed by Adhik Ravichandran. It is the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 as of now. The actor is currently on a break from movies. Reportedly, his upcoming film will also be directed by Adhik Ravichandran.- EndsMust Watch
