'Shalu, thank you for letting me race', Ajith Kumar after stellar win at 24H Dubai | WATCH

Actor Ajith Kumar made a grand return to racing at the 24H Dubai 2025 endurance race, securing two wins and celebrating the victory with his team and family. In an emotional moment, Ajith waved the Indian flag in front of an enthusiastic crowd as he marked his comeback to the racing world.

Celebrating with family
A fan video captured the heartwarming moment when Ajith walked towards his wife, Shalini, after the race, kissed her, and embraced her to celebrate the win.

The actor also took time to greet his children, Anoushka and Aadvik, as fans and well-wishers surrounded them to congratulate him. In another clip, Ajith expressed his gratitude to Shalini, saying, "And Shalu, thank you for letting me race," which was met with loud cheers from those present at the event.

Before the race began, a fan recorded a touching video of Ajith in full racing gear, chatting with his daughter Anoushka. His son Aadvik was also seen accompanying him to collect the trophy after the win, making the moment even more special.

Scores big
Ajith's team, Ajith Kumar Racing, proudly announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the actor achieved a remarkable double victory: "Double whammy for Ajith Kumar. 3rd place in the 991 category and Spirit of the Race in the GT4 category. What a remarkable comeback after an accident due to a brake failure. #ajithkumar #AjithKumarRacing #24hdubai #AKRacing #DubaiRaceWeekend #racing."

Celebrities and fans shower praise
R. Madhavan, who was also present at the race, shared videos with Ajith and his family, expressing his pride and admiration for the actor. In one post, Madhavan wrote, “So so proud… what a man. The one and only. Ajith Kumar. #ajithkumarracingteam.” Another post read, “What a man… as he says DREAMS DO COME TRUE. An incredible real HERO.”

Ajith’s victory and the celebratory moments with his family and team were widely shared on social media, with fans and celebrities alike praising the actor for his determination and success on the track.