Ajith Kumar conferred with third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, who is awaiting the release of his film Vidaamuyarchi, has been conferred with India’s third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. The announcement was made on Saturday.

Ajith Kumar gets Padma Bhushan

Actor Ajith Kumar is one of the Indian artistes who enjoys a massive fanbase. On Saturday, government of India conferred the actor with the third highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan. Ajith Kumar was one among the 19 to be conferred with the award.

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After Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award and is followed by Padma Shri. Ajith Kumar has been given the award under the category of art, it was announced by the Indian government.

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With a phenomenal track record working in the Tamil film industry, Ajith Kumar is also a prolific racer and competed at Dubai 24H race held recently. The actor, last seen in Thunivu, had spoken about he will be prioritizing racing over acting for the next nine months, and pursuing his passion. We at OTTplay, congratulate Ajith Kumar for his award.

Ajith, who began his acting journey in the early 1990s, has carved a unique place in the hearts of fans with his effortless charm and powerful performances. From romantic dramas like Kadhal Kottai to thrillers like Mankatha, Ajith has consistently reinvented himself, proving his versatility as an actor. 

What makes Ajith’s journey remarkable is his humble beginnings. A former mechanic with no filmy background, he broke into the industry through sheer talent and perseverance. Offscreen, Ajith is famously private, shunning public events and maintaining a low profile. Yet, his work speaks volumes, and his fans see him as more than an actor—he’s an icon of simplicity and determination.

Ajith Kumar’s Vidaamuyarchi release date

Meanwhile actor Ajith Kumar is awaiting the release of his action thriller Vidaamuyarchi. The film is directed by Magizh Thirumeni and is slated for release on February 6. The film also stars Trisha, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra and others. Produced by Lyca Productions, the film has music by Anirudh Ravichander.

Ajith Kumar also has another film, Good Bad Ugly, with director Adhik Ravichandran due to release this year. The film slated for release on April 10. It is produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Netflix has bagged the post-theatrical digital streaming rights of both Good Bad Ugly and Vidaamuyarchi. The films will stream once they complete the theatrical runs.

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