Ajith Kumar has once again found himself in the middle of a social media discussion, this time over a video shared ahead of his next racing event. The actor has been balancing his film career with his passion for motorsport for more than a year and has taken part in several major races. His latest racing update, however, triggered mixed reactions online, with some users questioning his appeal to fans while others strongly defended him.

Ajith Kumar asks fans for support ahead of Portugal race

The latest buzz began after Ajith shared a video from the Algarve region in Portugal. In the clip, he said he was at the Portimao circuit, preparing for the final round of the Michelin Le Mans Cup, scheduled for October 9 and 10. Ajith asked fans to support him and ended his message by saying, “Love you all.” The video soon drew criticism from some social media sections, with users questioning why he was seeking fan support while maintaining a distance from them in his personal life.

Ajith fans defend actor amid social media trolling

The criticism did not go unanswered, as many Ajith fans came forward to defend the actor. Some supporters argued that the video was made for the official racing event and was not specifically aimed at Tamil cinema audiences. They also pointed out that Ajith’s participation in international motorsport should not be turned into another fan-war topic. One supporter claimed that the video was recorded and shared by the Algarve circuit management as part of the promotion for the upcoming race. Fans also urged others to understand the context before targeting the actor.

Ajith’s racing journey continues with Michelin Le Mans Cup

Ajith has built a strong presence in motorsport over the past year and has competed in several international events. At the 24H Barcelona race in Spain, his team finished fifth overall and secured second place in the GT3 Pro-Am category. He also took part in the London car race that was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. Ajith is now focused on the final round in Portugal, where his attention will be on racing rather than the online noise. For his supporters, the latest controversy has only added another layer to the actor’s growing racing journey.