Ajith Kumar's latest film Good Bad Ugly hit theatres yesterday and opened to positive reviews from audiences and critics alike. The action-packed entertainer has reportedly raked in a massive ₹50 crore on its opening day alone. With the extended weekend—Saturday, Sunday, and Monday—expectations are high for the film to surpass ₹200 crore in just five days.

Adding to the film’s commercial success, satellite and digital rights were sold for a hefty sum, ensuring strong profits for the producer.

Amidst the celebrations, fans have now shifted their focus to one burning question: Who will direct Ajith’s next film? Social media is abuzz with speculation, and a surprising twist at the end of Good Bad Ugly has only added fuel to the fire.

In the film’s final scene, Ajith’s character is seen stepping into a grand car with a number plate that reads: “DIR AK 64 2026.” Fans and film insiders are interpreting this as a cryptic announcement that director Adhik Ravichandran will helm Ajith’s next project—tentatively titled AK 64, set for release in 2026.

This theory isn’t far-fetched. It was previously reported that Ajith was impressed by Good Bad Ugly and had told Adhik, “We’ll definitely work together again.” If true, this wouldn’t be the first time Ajith has backed a director for multiple projects. He famously collaborated with Siruthai Siva for three consecutive films—Veeram, Vedalam, and Vivegam—and later teamed up with H. Vinoth for another trilogy: Nerkonda Paarvai, Valimai, and Thunivu.

With this clever on-screen easter egg, fans are now eagerly watching for an official announcement. Could Adhik Ravichandran be the next director to join Ajith’s list of repeat collaborators? Time will tell.