Actor Ajith Kumar’s residence in Injambakkam, Chennai, came under police attention on Tuesday after an alleged bomb threat was issued by an unidentified person. The incident prompted a swift response from authorities, who deployed a bomb squad to inspect the property and its surroundings.
Thorough search conducted, no explosives found
According to India Today, police officials arrived at Ajith Kumar’s house along East Coast Road (ECR) shortly after receiving the alert. A team of bomb disposal experts and local officers carried out a detailed search operation that lasted several hours. After confirming there were no explosives on the premises, officials declared the threat a hoax.The authorities have yet to reveal details about the individual who sent the alleged threat. An investigation is currently underway to trace the source of the message.
Recent wave of threats targeting Tamil celebrities
The case involving Ajith Kumar follows a similar incident targeting actor Arun Vijay. Sources said that the DGP office recently received an email from an unidentified sender claiming a bomb had been planted at Arun Vijay’s residence in Ekkattuthangal. Police and bomb squad personnel examined the property but found nothing suspicious.In recent months, several high-profile figures in Tamil cinema have been the subject of such hoax alerts. In October, music composer Ilaiyaraaja’s T Nagar studio was also targeted in a fake bomb threat. Other prominent personalities, including Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Vijay, Trisha, and Nayanthara, have reportedly faced similar incidents.
The growing pattern of threats aimed at public figures has sparked concern among Chennai residents and renewed discussions about tightening security at celebrities’ homes.Beyond celebrity residences, several key locations in Chennai — including the Chief Minister’s residence, the Opposition leader’s home, the Governor’s Mansion, and major railway stations — have also received bomb threats in recent months, contributing to a heightened sense of unease in the city.
On the work front
Ajith Kumar was last seen in Vidaamuyarchi and Good Bad Ugly. In 2025, the actor took a brief hiatus from acting to focus on his passion for motor racing, before resuming his film commitments later in the year.
