Ajith Kumar became the fifth actor from the Tamil film industry to be conferred with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour on April 28, 2025. Ajith received the prestigious Padma Bhushan medal from Indian president Droupadi Murmu, as wife Shalini, kids Anoushka and Aadvik, Ajith's brother Anil Kumar, and other family members applauded the actor with a standing ovation from the audience. 

Thala #AjithKumar
Sir received prestigious padmabhushan award 🏅🔥
▶️ #PadmabhushanAjithkumar
▶️ #TNPrideAjithkumar pic.twitter.com/GLK24JRJdV

— Vellore AK Fort Official (@Vellore_AK_Fort) April 28, 2025

Ajith's Padma Bhushan is the first for a living Tamil actor in the last 11 years. Prior to this Kollywood male stars who were conferred with the Padma Bhushan were Vijayakanth (Posthumous - 2024), Kamal Haasan (2014),  Rajinikanth (2000), and the now late Sivaji Ganesan (1984).  

In 2025, Ajith Kumar's racing team secured podium finishes in international championships, and actor Ajith's Tamil film Good Bad Ugly saw good box-office collections. With the title 'Padma Bhushan Ajith Kumar ', the actor has seen a fantastic year so far. 

From Ajith Kumar Racing's podium finishes to #GoodBadUgly's box-office, & now the Padma Bhushan — what a year 2025 has been for actor #Ajith pic.twitter.com/Nbo1axC9kW

— MovieCrow (@MovieCrow) April 28, 2025