Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Shalini Reveals Ajith’s Passion in Gladiators Documentary Trailer
Gladiators is a documentary about actor Ajith Kumar’s love of endurance racing.
His wife, Shalini, says he works hard for his dreams and is not afraid of failing.
Their children, Anoushka and Aadvik, also talk about him in the trailer.
Ajith’s manager and racing colleagues explain that endurance racing is difficult and very competitive.
Shalini feels nervous when Ajith races, but she supports him.
Ajith says he loves the sport and feels passionate about it.
He returned to professional racing in 2025 after a break of about 14 years.
He is now competing in the 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup.
Brave Hearts Production released the trailer for Gladiators, a documentary about Ajith’s endurance-racing career.
The documentary is directed by A. L. Vijay and includes interviews with Shalini Ajith and their children.
Shalini says Ajith pursues his passions without fearing failure and returned to racing for the sport itself, not just trophies.
Ajith’s manager, trainers and fellow racers describe endurance racing as highly competitive and demanding.
Ajith is competing in the 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup, while his next film Daredevil is planned for a 2027 release.
- Who
- Ajith Kumar, his wife Shalini Ajith, their children, racing colleagues and filmmaker A. L. Vijay.
- What
- The trailer for Gladiators, a documentary about Ajith Kumar’s endurance-racing career, was released.
- When
- The trailer was released on Saturday; the 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup is scheduled to conclude on October 10.
- Where
- The racing championship is scheduled to conclude in Portimão, Portugal.
- Why
- The documentary aims to show Ajith’s racing passion and an aspect of his life beyond acting.
- Documentary
- Gladiators
- Production banner
- Brave Hearts Production, owned by Ajith Kumar and Shalini Ajith
- Director
- A. L. Vijay
- Racing return
- Ajith returned to professional racing in 2025 after a gap of around 14 years
- Current competition
- The 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup
- Championship finale
- Scheduled for October 10 in Portimão, Portugal
- Upcoming film
- Daredevil, expected in cinemas in summer 2027