Bigg Boss Tamil version is indeed the localization of the controversial Indian show Bigg Boss Hindi version into the Tamil language. The Tamil movie industry has seen a meteoric rise to prominence in this year.
On January 16th, 2022, the final episode of Bigg Boss Tamil aired, marking the end of the show’s five-season run. Bigg Boss, in Hindi along with every other language, entertains viewers regardless of the controversy surrounding the show. This Bigg Boss house is a popular TV show because of the drama that unfolds inside.
Many became hooked on the show because of all the drama, from the competitors’ brutal confrontations to the starting of love affairs. The contestants on the show generate a lot of conflict for themselves to remain in the public eye. The most interesting contender makes it to the end and ultimately receives the most viewer votes.
List of Bigg Boss Tamil Winners Till Date
Bigg Boss Tamil’s host, the well-known actor and comedian Kamal Hasan, has hosted all of the show’s seasons. Let’s take a look at Bigg Boss Tamil season winners we’ve compiled below.
Season | Winner List | Runner Up |
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1 | Arav Nafeez | Snehan |
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2 | Riythvika | Aishwarya Dutta |
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3 | Mugen Rao | Sandy |
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 | Aari Arujunan | Balaji Murugadoss |
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 | Raju Jeyamohan | Priyanka Deshpande |
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 | Mohammed Azeem | Vikraman Radhakrishnan |
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 | Archana Ravichandran | Manichandra |
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 | TBA | TBA |
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1: Nafeez Kizar
Nafeez Kizar, better known by his stage name Aarav, is an Indian hero & model who primarily appears in films made in Tamil Nadu. The actor from Chennai became the first ever to win the reality TV competition Bigg Boss Tamil.
He was a model before he appeared on Bigg Boss. Also, he was employed as an Engineer with the Indian multinational MC tyre manufacturing firm Apollo Tyres.
The first season of Big Boss Tamil was won by Aarav. Aarav received a large number of votes compared to the other two finalists, Sneha and Ganesh, and the third finalist, Harish. Big Boss & Vijay television awarded him a prize money of RS 50, 00,000. In addition to the most renowned and impressive award ever.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2: Riythvika
Big Boss Tamil Season 2 premiered on Star Vijay on 17th of June, 2018, at 9 pm IST. Kamal Haasan’s announcement of the winner came on September 30, 2018, after the 98 days.
The season 2 of Bigg Boss Tamil trophy and ten lakh rupees was awarded to Riythvika. First runner-up was Aishwarya Dutta, second is Vijayalakshmi Feroz, third is Janani Iyer, and fourth is Anuja Sathe.
2013’s Paradesi, directed by Bala, marked her first film role in Tamil cinema. Bala was inspired by the best-selling British novel Red Tea.
Other than that, she is the first female to ever win Bigg Boss Tamil.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3: Mugen Rao
The show premiered on June 23, 2019, following the conclusion of its second season, and will end on October 6, 2019. This season’s host was Kamal Hassan.
Mugen Rao was declared as the winner of Bigg Boss Season 3 of Tamil Version. He bagged 50 lakhs as a prize money.
Rao, better known by his stage names Mugen Rao and MGR, is a performer, singer, & film producer from Malaysia. Mugen was raised there from birth.
He has a lot of name recognition in show business. He is well-known not just for his singing, but also for his exceptional acting.
Season 3 trophy was given to Mugen Rao. Sandy Master, a Choreographer from Chennai, finished second in Third seasons of Bigg Boss Tamil.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4: Aari Arujunan
The 4th season of Tamil Bigg Boss was won by Aari Arujunan, also known as Aari. He had roles in various films made in the Tamil language. He was a theatre artist first, before entering the Industrial Arts.
With Rettaisuzhi, helmed by renowned Tamil filmmaker S. Shankar, he made his debut in the feature film industry. In 2015, he tied the knot with Nadiya.
In addition to the trophy, Aari also took home 50,00,000 rupees.
Balaju Murugadoss, another South Indian actor, came in second place on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5: Raju Jeyamohan
Raju Jeyamohan entered the world on July 2, 1991, in the city of Tirunelveli. He had already established himself as a star in Tamil movies and television before appearing on Tamil Bigg Boss Season 5.
Raju made his acting debut in the 2015 film Thunai Mudhalvar, a supporting part for director R. Vivekanandan. Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma directed by Shiva Arvind, is one of the few recent films in which he is given substantial screen time.
Raju has also been on television in shows like Saravanan Meenatchi Season II, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal, Andai Azhgar, and others; this season’s runner-up, was Priyanka Deshpande, who is a movie actress.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6: Mohammed Azeem
Season 6 started on 9 October 2022 and ended on 22 January 2023 declaring Mohammed Azeem as its winner.
Mohammad Azeem, better known by his stage name Azeem, is a popular Tamil television actor in India. It was in 2012’s Maya, opposite Vani Bhojan, that he made his first television appearance. In the years that followed, he also made guest appearances in numerous television serials.
In addition to Priyamanaval and Pagal Nilavu, he was featured in Kadaikutty Singam. In the year 2023, he also won the sixth season of Bigg Boss Tamil.
Vikraman Radhakrishnan was declared as the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6. Like all the seasons, the prize money for season 6 was also INR 50 Lakhs.
The TRP rating for the debut of Season 6 was 18.71, which is good to excellent for a premiere episode. The franchise’s sixth season was met with unfavorable to positive reviews from reviewers and audiences, but its TRP ratings steadily dropped throughout the season.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7: Archana Ravichandran
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7, which aired from October 1, 2023, to January 14, 2024, introduced several notable changes to the format, including the introduction of two separate houses and the reintroduction of first-week evictions, a practice last seen in Season 1. The season concluded with Archana Ravichandran emerging as the winner, making history as the first wild card entrant to win the mainstream TV franchise of Bigg Boss Tamil.
The runner-up was Manichandra, a Chennai-based choreographer. Archana received a prize package that included ₹50 lakh in cash, a plot worth ₹15 lakh, and a car. The season was hosted by Kamal Haasan, marking his seventh and final stint as the show’s host. The house was located in EVP Film City, Chennai, and featured two separate houses for the first time in the show’s history. The season was notable for having three double evictions and two mid-week evictions, a rarity in the show’s history.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 premiered on October 6, 2024, on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar, introducing Vijay Sethupathi as the new host, succeeding Kamal Haasan. The season featured a unique “Boys vs Girls” theme, with the house divided to reflect this concept. The house, located in EVP Film City, Chennai, was designed with a forest and nature theme, enhancing the overall ambiance. The season is scheduled to conclude on January 19, 2025, after 105 days of competition. As of December 22, 2024, the show has completed 77 days, with 24 housemates participating in various tasks and challenges. For the latest updates and episodes, viewers can watch the show on Star Vijay and stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.
Conclusion
Bigg Boss Tamil airs on Star Vijay & is streamed on both Disney+ Hotstar and Hotstar. The daily episodes cover the most important events that occurred the day before. Each week’s show airs on Sunday, and features an in-depth conversation with a houseguest who was recently evicted. Vijay Music air the unaired episode under the name Bigg Boss Unseen (sister channel of Star Vijay).
If in case you have missed any of Bigg Boss Tamil season, stream it online today.
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