Ajith Kumar to begin AK46 filming in November, eyes mid 2026 release

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, riding the wave of success from his recent film 'Good Bad Ugly', has confirmed his next project, AK46. In an interview, the superstar revealed that filming is set to begin in November 2025, with a planned release in April or May 2026.Speaking to Indulge by The Indian Express, Ajith discussed how he balances his dual careers in motorsport and acting. He said, 'Our racing season in Europe starts in March and ends in October, except for a one-off race held in Dubai every January.'advertisementHe further explained, 'If I can manage to fit a film shoot between November and February, I'll be able to release a film every year while continuing to focus on my racing schedule. I'm starting a new project this November, which we hope to release around April or May 2026.'An official announcement regarding the details of the much-anticipated film is still awaited. Earlier this month, Ajith was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in Delhi.On the work front, Ajith was last seen in Adhik Ravichandran's 'Good Bad Ugly', currently streaming on Netflix. The film also stars Trisha Krishnan and Arjun Das in pivotal roles.Must Watch

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