Ajith Kumar to Vishnu Manchu: Know about the South stars stranded in the UAE and their safety updates

Rising tensions in the Middle East have led to flight cancellations and unexpected travel delays. Several Indian cinema personalities currently in the UAE found themselves unable to return home. Their sudden situation has worried fans across the country. Here’s a quick look at the South cinema stars who are stranded in the Gulf country.

Popular Tamil star Ajith Kumar has been in Dubai for the past few days after his travel plans were disrupted. As concern grew among fans, his manager confirmed with News 18 that the actor is safe in the city. Ajith had been travelling between Saudi Arabia and Dubai for his racing commitments before the situation escalated. For now, he remains in Dubai and is waiting for normal flight operations to resume.

Currently in Abu Dhabi, Esha Gupta reached out to fans through social media with a reassuring message. The 'Yaar Ivan' actress acknowledged the tense atmosphere but confirmed that proper care is being taken. Her note read, "To everyone checking in and messaging, I'm sorry for not replying. We are ok; we are safe! Times are scary, very tough. God is there to protect us. We trust the @modgovae is doing the best in protecting and interception.”

The 'Adipurush' actress is also stranded in Dubai due to cancelled flights. She took to Instagram to share an update with the worried friends and followers. Her message read, "To everyone messaging me and checking up on me—thank you, and I'm sorry for not being able to reply. Your concern really means a lot. I am safe, and I assure you, the authorities are doing their best to keep everyone safe. There's nothing to panic about."

Vishnu Manchu, who was in Dubai for a family vacation, posted a video showing bright streaks in the night sky. The actor described how the loud sounds frightened his child and spoke about the fragility of the moment. He wrote, "In Dubai visiting family tonight. Missiles are visible in the sky. The loud interceptions shook our home and frightened little Ayra. Praying for peace. No child anywhere should grow up hearing the sound of war above their roof." His post quickly went viral, with fans sending prayers for his family’s safety.