Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, who is known for films such as Valimai and Citizen, finished third at the 24H Dubai racing event on Sunday. Last week, the actor had a crash during practice sessions, leaving fans worried. His recent win became a celebratory moment for fans and peers alike.

R Madhavan, who was present at the races, took to Instagram to share his excitement. The 3 Idiots actor posted a picture of Ajith waving the Indian flag and wrote, “What a man.. as he says ‘DREAMS DO COME TRUE’... an incredible real HERO (sic).” Madhavan also shared a behind the-scenes glimpse of the moment Ajith celebrated his win with fellow racers, calling it a “proud moment for India.”

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth also posted on X to congratulate Ajith. Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya, who is a big racing fan, wrote on Insta, “Ajith sir!! What a journey what a win (sic)!”