Ajith Kumar’s racing documentary is titled ‘Gladiators’, first look out

HYDERABAD: The documentary featuring the racing endeavours of Ajith Kumar has been announced. It is titled ‘Gladiators: In Pursuit of Challenges’. The makers have released the first look poster of the documentary.

The documentary is directed by Vijay, who is known for his directorial works including ‘Deivathirumagal’ and ‘Madrasapattinam’. The project is produced by Shalini Ajithkumar, Ajith’s wife, under the Golden Trophy Film Production banner.

The first look poster of the movie featured Ajith Kumar in his racing gear. As per the poster, the documentary is expected to highlight the actor’s challenges and podium finishes in endurance events alongside drivers like Narain Karthikeyan. Golden Trophy Film Production banner shared the posters on their X handle.

#GLADIATORS – In Pursuit of Challenges
Directed by #Vijay @Akracingoffl
Music by @gvprakash @SureshChandraa @rajakrishnan_mr @editoranthony #SandeepKVijay @madhankarky @DoneChannel1 @swathysekaran @AbdulNassarOffl pic.twitter.com/Wj4qdLAglx

— goldentrophyfilmproductionllp (@goldentrophyllp) August 3, 2026

Meanwhile, Ajith Kumar is set to return to the silver screens with his film ‘Dare Devil’ directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film marks Ajith’s second consecutive collaboration with director Adhik Ravichandran and will be produced by Shalini Ajith Kumar under the banner Brave Hearts Production. Music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

Director Adhik Ravichandran unveiled the title by sharing the film’s first-look poster on X. Along with the poster, he celebrated Ajith Kumar’s 34-year journey in cinema and wrote, “34 years of breaking barriers, inspiring millions, and redefining stardom. A journey built on passion, perseverance, and unmatched charisma- #DareDevil is here.”

34 years of breaking barriers, inspiring millions, and redefining stardom. A journey built on passion, perseverance, and unmatched charisma- #DareDevil is here , This is going to be very Special Thank you My Sir #Ajithkumar sir for the Trust & SupportThank you… pic.twitter.com/rW71vGZmTW

— Adhik Ravichandran (@Adhikravi) August 3, 2026

Ajith Kumar was last seen in ‘Good Bad Ugly,’ directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The action entertainer became one of the biggest Tamil hits of 2025 and marked the first collaboration between the actor and the filmmaker. The film received a strong response from fans for its action, humour, and Ajith’s stylish screen presence, leading the duo to reunite for ‘Dare Devil.’ (ANI)