City
Epaper

I won't be signing films until the racing season is on, says Ajith Kumar

By IANS | Updated: January 10, 2025 19:25 IST

Chennai, Jan 10 Actor Ajith Kumar has said that he will not be signing any films until the ...

Open in App

Chennai, Jan 10 Actor Ajith Kumar has said that he will not be signing any films until the racing season is on and that he would be doing a film between October and March, before the racing season commences.

The actor, who is currently in Dubai to race in the 24H Dubai 2025 competition along with his team Ajith Kumar Racing, during an interview to a television channel was asked,"Do you write it into your contract to the films that you are allowed to race or do the production companies say 'You can't race'."

In reply, Ajith said,"No, I don't need to be told what to do; what not to do. I, for now, as I plan to pursue motorsports -- not just as a driver but as a team owner as well -- until the racing season is on, I won't be signing films. And probably between October until March, before the racing season commences, I will act in films so that no one is worried and I can be on full throttle when I race."

To another question on what about the 24H Dubai 2025 had caught his eye, the actor said, "If you look at all the formats I have been racing and they have been sprint races. There is like a small event where there is one car, multiple drivers. So, it is not about you. It is about the car, the equipment. Saving the equipment for your co-drivers. So...(it is a) team sport."

It may be recalled that Ajith has been preparing to participate in the race unfazed by a car crash that had left his car badly damaged during a practice session on Tuesday.

The actor, who practised driver change drills on Wednesday, then focussed on fine-tuning strategies and improving overall efficiency during practice at the pitstop.

For the uninitiated, Ajith is not only racing but is also the owner of the team Ajith Kumar Racing. His team will be participating in the intensely contested Porsche 992 class along with his teammates Mathieu Detry, Fabian Duffieux and Cameron McLeod.

Interestingly, Fabian Duffieux had also taken over as the team manager for Ajith Kumar Racing in December last year.

The 24H Dubai 2025 will mean a lot to Ajith Kumar as it will mark his firm’s competitive debut in the world of racing. It will also mark the start of intense endurance campaign for the team and his firm, which has roped in Bas Koeten Racing as its technical and logistical partner.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalSouth Korea's military says new North Korean warship likely requires more time for deployment

NationalCaste census: PM Modi wishes all communities to get equal benefits, says K’taka BJP

National26/11: NIA matching Tahawwur Rana’s voice sample, handwriting with collected evidence

BusinessShaurya Mehta's Tune Indo: Six Songs - Ten Languages - One Nation

TechnologyUPI Payments to Get Twice as Fast from June 16, 2025 - Here's How Users Will Benefit

Entertainment Realted Stories

EntertainmentSuniel Shetty gives message of national unity in the wake of Pahalgam attack

EntertainmentPrasoon Joshi hails WAVES 2025 as a visionary leap for India's creative industry

EntertainmentAanand L. Rai, Hemant Dhome reunite for 'Krantijyoti Vidyalay – Marathi Madhyam'

EntertainmentSonakshi Sinha Celebrates One Year of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, Calls Fareedan and Rehana Jahan Characters That She Will ‘Always Cherish’

EntertainmentNimrat Kaur calls WAVES 2025 a creative movement as PM Modi inaugurates summit