Ajith Kumar loses cool at fan seeking selfie, viral video sparks outrage
Actor Ajith Kumar has come under criticism on social media after a video from the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone in the UK showed him appearing visibly annoyed when an excited fan approached him for a selfie. The video, which surfaced online after the September 12 race, has sparked a debate among fans, with some questioning Ajith's reaction while others have urged people to consider the circumstances before judging the actor.
In the viral clip, Ajith was seen walking away from the venue when a fan approaches him with a phone, seemingly attempting to take a selfie. The fan briefly obstructed Ajith's path, prompting the actor to stop and stare at him. Ajith stood with his hands on his waist and appeared visibly displeased as his bodyguard intervened and asked the fan to move aside.
Even after the fan moved away, Ajith appeared to look in his direction for a few seconds before walking away. The brief interaction has since divided social media users, with some accusing the actor of displaying an attitude towards his fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kokila Williams (@dr.kokilawilliams)
“Without fans, Ajith is big zero,” one Instagram user commented. Another wrote, “I wait for the day when this guys goes to other cities for his racing games and nobody turns-up to see him, or cheer him or take pictures with him. I hope one day that happens and Tamil people will gain self-respect.”
“Why is Ajith showing this much attitude? Without these people, you and your family are zero. So, just keep this attitude away and just smile. It doesn't cost you anything,” another user wrote.
A fourth person compared Ajith's reaction with that of Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton, commenting, “Even Lewis Hamilton doesn't behave like this.”
Here are some comments: Ajith-Vijay's Silverstone reunionThe Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone became a memorable moment for Tamil cinema fans as actor-racer Ajith and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay came together publicly. Vijay attended the event in his capacity as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister as well as to support Ajith and other Indian drivers. He also waved the ceremonial green flag to signal the start of the race.
Before the race, Ajith was seen welcoming Vijay and his team at the venue. The two stars then shared a warm hug before heading towards the arena, with Vijay also seen encouraging the gathered crowd to cheer for Ajith. The actors later posed together for photographs, and pictures and videos of their reunion quickly went viral on social media.
Here's the video:BIG BREAKING:CM Vijay met and hugged Ajith Kumar. pic.twitter.com/nlxYBvmPcP— Actor Vijay Team (@ActorVijayTeam) September 12, 2026
Ajith competed in the LMP3 Pro/Am category for Ajith RedAnt by Virage alongside French driver Romain Vozniak. His team finished 38th overall.
The reunion carried added significance for fans, given the long-standing rivalry between the fan bases of the two biggest stars of Tamil cinema. Vijay's public support for Ajith at Silverstone offered a rare glimpse of their camaraderie away from the intense fan wars that have surrounded them for years.- EndsPublished By: K JananiPublished On: Sep 14, 2026 14:34 ISTALSO READ | CM Vijay gifts miniature race car to 'lovely brother' Ajith in new Silverstone pics
