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Vijay and Ajith reunite at Silverstone, delighting Tamil cinema fans
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Vijay and Ajith Kumar met at Silverstone in Northampton, UK on September 12, 2026.
Vijay attended the event as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to flag off the Michelin Le Mans Cup race.
Ajith participated in the racing event after finishing eighth in the qualification round.
The actors have been colleagues in the film industry for 34 years.
Why it mattersThe rare public reunion of two major Tamil stars drew wide attention and could boost the visibility of regional cinema and motorsports ambitions.
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The Hindu reports that Tamil superstars Ajith Kumar and Vijay reunited at the Silverstone circuit in Northampton, United Kingdom, where they shared a warm embrace. Vijay, attending in his official capacity as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was present to flag off the Michelin Le Mans Cup race in which Ajith was participating. The publication notes that despite a 34-year career as industry contemporaries and long-standing box office rivals, the actors have rarely shared a public stage.
Ajith Kumar and Vijay reunited at Silverstone during the Michelin Le Mans Cup on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Vijay is on a week-long UK tour to seek investments and research models for Tamil Nadu's Motor Sports City project.
Actor Trisha was spotted watching the race alongside Vijay.
Ajith urged fans to avoid creating chaos at the venue.
The Hollywood Reporter India covers the viral reunion of Tamil film icons Ajith Kumar and Vijay at the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone in the UK. According to the article, Vijay is currently on a week-long UK tour to seek investments and research models for Tamil Nadu's Motor Sports City project. The report details that the meeting between the two long-time industry colleagues sparked massive online attention, ending years of intense fan-driven rivalry between their respective camps.
Vijay and Ajith Kumar came together in the UK during the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone.
Vijay's official tour aims to garner investments for Tamil Nadu and inspect facilities for a new Motor Sports City.
The actors began their careers in Tamil cinema in the early 1990s.
Vijay previously visited Ajith's residence to offer condolences after the passing of Ajith's mother.
Deccan Herald reports on the meeting between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and actor Ajith Kumar at Silverstone in the United Kingdom. The article details that Vijay attended the Michelin Le Mans Cup as part of an official UK tour to secure investments for Tamil Nadu and inspect facilities for a proposed Motor Sports City project. The publication highlights their 34-year parallel careers in Tamil cinema, noting that despite historical rivalry among their fan bases, the actors have maintained a respectful working relationship.
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Vijay Flags Off Silverstone Race as Ajith Kumar Competes; ‘Thala-Thalapathy’ Reunion Goes Viral
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Vijay and Ajith Kumar reunite at Silverstone; fans call it “biggest day for Tamil Cinema”
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The Hindu reports that Tamil superstars Ajith Kumar and Vijay reunited at the Silverstone circuit in Northampton, United Kingdom, where they shared a warm embrace. Vijay, attending in his official capacity as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was present to flag off the Michelin Le Mans Cup race in which Ajith was participating. The publication notes that despite a 34-year career as industry contemporaries and long-standing box office rivals, the actors have rarely shared a public stage.
Vijay Flags Off Silverstone Race as Ajith Kumar Competes; ‘Thala-Thalapathy’ Reunion Goes Viral
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The Hollywood Reporter India covers the viral reunion of Tamil film icons Ajith Kumar and Vijay at the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone in the UK. According to the article, Vijay is currently on a week-long UK tour to seek investments and research models for Tamil Nadu's Motor Sports City project. The report details that the meeting between the two long-time industry colleagues sparked massive online attention, ending years of intense fan-driven rivalry between their respective camps.
CM Vijay and actor Ajith Kumar reunite at Silverstone for Tamil Nadu's motorsports vision
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Deccan Herald reports on the meeting between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and actor Ajith Kumar at Silverstone in the United Kingdom. The article details that Vijay attended the Michelin Le Mans Cup as part of an official UK tour to secure investments for Tamil Nadu and inspect facilities for a proposed Motor Sports City project. The publication highlights their 34-year parallel careers in Tamil cinema, noting that despite historical rivalry among their fan bases, the actors have maintained a respectful working relationship.