Chennai, India (Newshub Desk) — Tamil cinema icon Ajith Kumar, fondly known as “Thala,” faced an unexpected mishap at Chennai Airport on Tuesday evening. The 53-year-old actor sustained a minor leg injury amidst an overwhelming crowd surge as fans gathered in massive numbers to catch a glimpse of the superstar.
Ajith had just returned from New Delhi, where he was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The actor expressed heartfelt gratitude for the honour, calling it a “surreal and motivating moment” in his illustrious career.
Following the incident, Ajith was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai for physiotherapy. Sources confirm that he is recovering well and is expected to be discharged soon.
The incident underlines the fervent admiration of Ajith’s fans but also raises concerns about crowd management at high-profile events. Earlier this year, Ajith’s film Good Bad Ugly shattered records to become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2025, solidifying his status as a cinematic legend.
