Actor Ajith Kumar is back in Chennai after being stuck in Dubai due to tension in Middle East owing to the US-Iran war. Ajith was in Dubai after flights were cancelled amid growing unrest across parts of West Asia. Seen stepping off at the terminal, clips showing his arrival spread fast online, easing concerns among followers.
Worries began spreading early this week when news broke about passengers stranded in Gulf hubs due to abrupt flight halts. Tensions tied to the growing clash between the U.S., Israel, and Iran appear behind these travel breakdowns. With skies closing over zones like Iran and Iraq, air traffic faced major interruptions. Routes crossing the region saw shutdowns or detours as authorities reacted to rising instability. Among those caught up: Ajith, whose status sparked concern amid the chaos. Airlines scrapped journeys without delay once restrictions took effect.
It seemed Ajith Kumar was moving from Saudi Arabia toward Dubai when everything got shut down. His time there tied to racing events - something he’s spent real energy on lately.
News hit about closed air routes, so departures out of Dubai were cancelled. Stranded people sat around terminals, watching screens for any change.
Ajith wasn’t alone in facing travel chaos. Others like Sonal Chauhan found themselves stuck too. Esha Gupta posted online because silence would’ve sparked worry. Vishnu Manchu also shared that he was stuck in Dubai. Lara Dutta was also in Dubai with her daughter and said she was fine.
Now living much of the year in Dubai, the actor finds it suits his shift toward racing. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, he had mentioned moving there helped him train better, since most big race tracks sit across the Middle East. Though known for films, speed now pulls harder. Tracks light up where borders blur. Life runs faster on asphalt than scripts.
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