{
  "id": 6973285,
  "title": "Watch: Vijay runs to Ajith for a hug at Silverstone, leaves fans in awe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/watch-vijay-runs-to-ajith-for-a-hug-at-silverstone-leaves-fans-in-awe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T18:17:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/watch-vijay-runs-to-ajith-for-a-hug-at-silverstone-leaves-fans-in-awe-1.500672547"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the Silverstone Racing Circuit, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and actor Ajith Kumar shared a heartwarming moment. The video of Vijay running towards Ajith for a hug quickly went viral, leaving fans in awe. The two Tamil cinema superstars, Vijay and Ajith, have a long-standing cordial relationship spanning over two decades. Vijay, who is in the UK to support Ajith at the event, was personally welcomed by Ajith at the venue ahead of the Silverstone round of the Michelin Le Mans Cup. Ajith, who is also set to wave the green flag at the race on Saturday, praised Vijay for his visit, acknowledging that the Chief Minister-elect is fortunate to have such a respected colleague. Fans and colleagues praised Ajith's passion, dedication, and humility as he prepares for his racing outing in London.",
  "summary": "A video of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay seen running towards actor Ajith Kumar for a hug at the Silverstone Racing Circuit has left the fans awe. Thala Ajith meeting and hugging Thalapathy Vijay. pic.twitter.com/6WuGqfXNns — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 12, 2026 Ajith personally welcomed Vijay at the venue ahead of the Silverstone round of the Michelin Le Mans Cup in…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Thala and Thalapathy: In London, Vijay will wave the flag — and Ajith will race past him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/thala-and-thalapathy-in-london-vijay-will-wave-the-flag-and-ajith",
        "published": "2026-09-12T01:15:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Booming Brics payments systems seek more cross-border links",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/booming-brics-payments-systems-seek-more-cross-border-links",
        "published": "2026-09-12T04:00:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Ajith Kumar and Vijay reunite at Silverstone; fans call it “biggest day for Tamil Cinema”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ajith-kumar-and-vijay-reunite-at-silverstone-fans-call-it-biggest-day",
        "published": "2026-09-12T15:46:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}