Bigg Boss Tamil is an Indian Tamil-language version of the reality TV program Bigg Boss. The program follows the Big Brother format developed by Endemol in the Netherlands. Bigg Boss Tamil was hosted by Kamal Haasan. The show is broadcast by Star Vijay and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. The first season and the launch of the franchise was premiered on 25 June 2017. Here is the list of all-season winners of Bigg Boss Tamil.
Bigg Boss Tamil Winners List:
| Season | Winner | Prize Money | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Arav Nafeez | ₹50 lakh (US$63,000) | Snehan |
| Season 2 | Riythvika | ₹50 lakh (US$63,000) | Aishwarya Dutta |
| Season 3 | Mugen Rao | ₹50 lakh (US$63,000) | Sandy |
| Season4 | Aari Arujunan | ₹50 lakh (US$63,000) | Balaji Murugadoss |
| Season 5 | Raju Jeyamohan | ₹50 lakh (US$63,000) | Priyanka Deshpande |
| Season 6 | Mohammed Azeem | ₹50 lakh (US$63,000) | Vikraman Radhakrishnan |
| Season 7 | Archana Ravichandran | ₹50 lakh (US$63,000) | Manichandra |
Bigg Boss Ultimate Winners List:
| Season | Winner | Prize Money | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Balaji Murugadoss | ₹35 lakh (US$44,000) | Niroop Nandakumar |
Overview of Bigg Boss Tamil TV Show and its Reception
Overview:
- Bigg Boss Tamil is an Indian Tamil-language reality TV program based on the Big Brother format. It has had seven successful seasons with Kamal Haasan as the host since the premiere on 25 June 2017.
- The show features celebrity and commoner contestants who live in an isolated house and are evicted based on voting by housemates and television audiences, with the winner being determined in the final week.
Rules:
- Contestants must follow various rules such as speaking only in Tamil, avoiding tampering with objects, and refraining from discussing the nomination process or committing violence.
Airing:
- Daily episodes showcase events from the previous day, while weekend episodes focus on the week’s main issues and interviews with evicted contestants. The host announces the evicted contestant on Sundays.
Eviction:
- Contestants are nominated for eviction each week and viewers vote to save them. The contestant with the fewest votes is evicted, and contestants can also leave the house voluntarily.
Broadcast:
- Bigg Boss Tamil is broadcast on Star Vijay and available on Disney+ Hotstar. It also has additional content on Vijay Music.
Reception:
- The show received high ratings and positive reviews for some seasons, while others were seen as average or received negative feedback from critics and audiences.
Bigg Boss Ultimate:
- Bigg Boss Ultimate is a digital version of the show hosted by Silambarasan after Kamal Haasan’s scheduling conflicts.
Controversies:
- The show has had various controversies related to the housemates and winners.
Bigg Boss Tamil TRP Ratings:
- The Tamil TV series, Bigg Boss 3, garnered a high TRP of 7.8 TVR in Barc Urban 15+ during Week 26.
Bigg Boss Tamil Popularity:
- It is reported that Bigg Boss is the most-watched show in three regions, including Tamil and Telugu-speaking markets.
Bigg Boss Tamil Viewership Impact:
- Viewers have expressed dissatisfaction with the show, as evidenced by calls for the boycott of Vijay TV after contestant Azeem won Season 6.