Ajith Kumar completes 33 years in cinema; wife Shalini marks milestone with a loving message: "you’ ve carried people, changed lives"

Fans are still moved by Ajith Kumar's most recent post, which was made just days after he shared a rare public reflection on his incredible 33-year career in film.

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar completed 33 years in the film industry on August 5, 2025. Marking this milestone, his wife Shalini took to Instagram and shared a sweet note, congratulating him.

She shared a photo of the couple, and wrote in the caption, "You haven’t just built a career ..you’ ve carried people, changed lives, and done it all with grace. I’m so proud of you.!! Happy 33 years !!"

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Fans in the comments section shared their heartfelt comments on the endearing post. One fan wrote, "thala for a reason." Another comment read, "Wow that's incredible. Many more years to come..Sir & Mam you deserve this." A user wrote, "Gracing this gentleman for decades. loads of love from your little fan girl Thala."

Actor John Kokken also shared his admiration for Ajith and wrote, "Taught people to be kind, to help in times of need, and motivated people to never give up on their dreams."

Ajith began his acting career as a child artist in the 1990 Tamil film En Veedu En Kanavar. He made his debut as a lead actor in 1993 with Amaravathi in Tamil and Prema Pusthakam in Telugu, eventually building a legacy of over 62 films across languages.

Fans are still moved by Ajith Kumar's most recent post, which was made just days after he shared a rare public reflection on his incredible 33-year career in film. In his earlier statement, the actor spoke candidly about his modest beginnings, the many hurdles he faced, and the unwavering support of his fans that carried him through the decades.

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On the work front, Ajith was most recently seen in the action-packed drama Good Bad Ugly, which hit theatres in April 2025. The film also starred Trisha Krishnan and Arjun Das.

Beyond the arc lights, Ajith has also carved a niche for himself in the world of professional motor racing — a passion he actively pursues alongside his acting career.