Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar, fondly known as Thala, celebrates his 53rd birthday today, on May 1. Since his debut in Amaravathi, Kumar has carved a niche for himself in the film industry, winning the hearts of audiences with his extraordinary acting prowess.

His cinematic journey has been illustrious, marked by numerous hits like Vaali, Mugavaree, and Billa, among others. Apart from his acting skills, Kumar is a man of many talents; he can fly planes, cook delicious meals, is a rifle shooting champion, and has even participated in international Formula 1 races.

Despite his massive stardom, Ajith Kumar prefers to keep his personal life away from the public eye. As he celebrates his special day, let's take a closer look at his latest projects and upcoming films.

Fans are celebrating his birthday like a festival, and his wife Shalini surprised him by organizing a bike-themed birthday party. Ajith is known for his love of bikes and is an ardent bike racer who often goes on world tours. Meanwhile, the makers of his upcoming film, Good Bad Ugly, met Ajith to greet him on his birthday.

Good Bad Ugly, directed by Adhik Ravichandran with music by Devi Sri Prasad, is highly anticipated. Producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar expressed their excitement and honor in collaborating with Ajith Kumar. Naveen Yerneni mentioned, "It’s an honor to collaborate with the iconic star Ajith Kumar sir. Director Adhik Ravichandran’s script and narration were so riveting from the word go. We are excited to materialize a gripping and engrossing cinematic experience for the fans and film lovers."

Y Ravi Shankar, his fellow producer, echoed the sentiment, adding, "It’s a delight to team up with Ajith Kumar sir. Adhik’s directorial craftsmanship has been very much evident with his previous films, and this one has ingredients that will take him to the next level."