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Indian actor Ajith Kumar has refused to sign more films for a while to focus on his racing career during the ongoing 24H Dubai 2025. Known for his roles in popular South Indian movies such as Commando, Vedalam, Maharakshak and more, Ajith confirmed that he is not going to sign more films during the ongoing racing season. The 53-year-old also said that he also wants to pursue his career in racing as a team owner as well rather than being just a driver.
Ahead of his 24-hour race on Saturday, January 11, Ajith Kumar gave an interview where he opened up about his future in acting and racing. “No. I don’t need to be told what to do, what not to do. For now, as I plan to pursue Motorsports, not just as a driver, as a team owner as well. Until the racing season is on, I wouldn’t be signing films. And probably between October until March, before the racing season commences, I will probably do films. I will act in films so that no one is worried and I can be on full throttle when I race,” Ajith Kumar said.
I was 32 years when I decided to get back to racing: Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar and his team will be seen competing in the Porsche 992 class along with Mathieu Detry, Fabian Duffieux and Cameron McLeod. Notably, Ajith started his racing career at the age of 18 years as he said in his interview. Speaking further, Ajith also revealed how he has had to manage his career in both racing and acting.
“I was 18 when I started racing motorcycles back home in India. And then I got busy with work. But I did race motorcycles until I was 20-21 and then pursued it till 1993. Then I got into the film industry, and in 2002, I was 32 years old when I decided to get back to motor racing. But not in motorcycles, in 4-wheelers,” Ajith Kumar said.
