Ajith Kumar, the Tamil superstar, and his wife Shalini celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 24. The couple, who met during the filming of the 1999 movie Amarkalam, have been admired for their strong and private relationship ever since. Their romance began on set and quickly became a topic of public interest. Despite advice from fellow actor-director Ramesh Khanna to avoid marrying someone from the same industry, Ajith proposed to Shalini, and they married on April 24, 2000, in Chennai.

After marriage, Shalini retired from acting to focus on their family. The couple have two children, a daughter born in 2008 and a son in 2015. Ajith is also related to actors Richard Rishi and Shamili, with the latter having worked alongside him in Kandukondain Kandukondain.

Ajith, who recently took part in a motorsport event abroad, returned home in time to celebrate the anniversary, staying true to his tradition of marking the day with Shalini. Fans flooded social media with nostalgic moments, videos, and heartfelt wishes under special hashtags for their silver jubilee.

On the professional front, Ajith’s recent movie Good Bad Ugly, released on April 10, has been a blockbuster, earning over ₹224 crore globally. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the movie portrays Ajith as a reformed gangster struggling to reconnect with his family. The film explores themes of redemption, revenge, and relationships.

As they celebrate 25 years together, Ajith and Shalini continue to inspire fans with their enduring love and privacy away from the limelight.