Thala and Thalapathy: In London, Vijay will wave the flag — and Ajith will race past him
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, fans of Tamil cinema were thrilled to witness a reunion between two of the industry's biggest stars, Ajith Kumar and Vijay, at the Silverstone circuit in Northampton, UK. The two superstars, who had not shared a public stage in years, met at the Michelin Le Mans Cup. Vijay, who was in India as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, had arrived to flag off the race.
Ajith, who had recently become passionate about racing, was set to participate in the event. The two stars greeted their enthusiastic fans before exchanging a warm embrace, which was met with chants of "Thala" and "Thalapathy". Vijay, dressed in a brownish jacket, jogged towards Ajith for a hug. The reunion sent social media into a frenzy, with fans eagerly awaiting the big moment.
Ajith had made the trip to Silverstone after finishing eighth in the qualification round, and he thanked fans for their support while urging them to remain disciplined.
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