Tamil cinema stars Ajith Kumar and Vijay became the centre of attention at the Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone in England, where their presence prompted commentators to make a striking comparison with Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.
Ajith Kumar was competing in the race, while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay attended the event and waved the green flag. The appearance of the two major Tamil stars together quickly became a talking point among fans and viewers watching the race.
As cameras focused on Vijay ahead of the race, international sports commentators attempted to explain his popularity to viewers unfamiliar with his career. One commentator described him as a former film star who is now involved in politics and remains a huge star in his home region.
The commentator then compared the situation to having Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in the same place at the same time, explaining the scale of Vijay and Ajith’s popularity in India.
The comparison went viral on social media, with fans celebrating the recognition given to the two Tamil stars on an international sporting platform. Some fans also joked that Ajith could potentially star in a Formula 2 film, following Brad Pitt’s recent appearance in the Formula 1-themed movie.
The presence of Vijay and Ajith at Silverstone also generated considerable excitement among their fans. Several users shared clips of the commentators’ remarks, while others praised the way the international broadcast highlighted the popularity of the two actors.
Actress Trisha Krishnan was also present at the event. She joined Vijay and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam minister Aadhav Arjuna to watch Ajith compete. Videos from the venue showed Vijay and Aadhav watching the race from a balcony, while Trisha was also seen around the event area.
Trisha later visited Ajith and Vijay in the tent where they were seated before the race. Her presence added another layer of excitement for Tamil cinema fans, given her previous association with both actors.
Ajith and Trisha have worked together in films including Vidaamuyarchi and Good Bad Ugly, both released in 2025. Ajith is now set to appear in Dare Devil, while Vijay’s recent film Jana Nayagan has been described as his final movie as he focuses increasingly on politics.
The Silverstone event therefore brought together cinema, politics and motorsport, creating a rare moment that attracted attention well beyond the race itself. For fans, the international comparison to two of Hollywood’s biggest stars added to an already memorable appearance by Vijay and Ajith.
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