Ajith Kumar is no stranger to being surrounded by fans, but a brief interaction at the Le Mans racing event has now sparked a debate online. A video showing the actor seemingly giving an intense glare to a fan who approaches him for a selfie has gone viral, with social media users divided over his reaction.
Ajith Kumar’s video with fan goes viral
Ajith was at Silverstone for the Michelin Le Mans Cup, where his passion for motorsport took centre stage. The actor, who has continued to pursue racing alongside his film career, was representing his team at the event when the interaction reportedly took place.
In the video doing the rounds online, a fan can be seen approaching Ajith, apparently hoping to click a selfie with him. The actor looks towards him and gives what appears to be a stern glare. The exchange lasts only a few seconds, but that was enough for the clip to grab attention on social media.
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Actor receives backlash for his angry expression
Some users were quick to criticise Ajith, with several calling his reaction rude and questioning why he could not simply acknowledge the fan. Others, however, felt that the actor was being judged too quickly. They pointed out that the video is extremely short and does not reveal what happened before the fan approached him or whether Ajith was in the middle of something important.
The incident has also brought the larger conversation around celebrity-fan interactions back into focus. While fans often expect their favourite stars to stop for photographs, celebrities can also find themselves in situations where they may not be comfortable with being approached. In this case, the limited footage has left plenty of room for interpretation.
Interestingly, Ajith’s appearance at the racing event had already become a talking point for another reason. Actor Vijay was also present at Silverstone and shared a warm moment with Ajith, putting years of perceived rivalry between their fan bases aside. Vijay hugged Ajith before flagging off the race, and the interaction quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the event.
Ajith’s team, Ajith RedAnt by Virage, competed in the Michelin Le Mans Cup round at Silverstone. Actress Trisha Krishnan was also among those spotted at the event. In a video, Vijay was seen hiding away as soon as Trisha Krishnan came to the balcony.
