Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 kicks off: From VJ Paaru to Vikkals Vikram, check out full list of contestants

CHENNAI: The grand launch of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 began on Sunday (Oct 5) with much fanfare, promising an entertaining new edition of the popular reality show. Actor Vijay Sethupathi has returned as the host for the second consecutive year, introducing a fresh batch of contestants from diverse backgrounds.

This season’s line-up includes:

1. Dr Diwakar, popularly known as Watermelon Star: A social media influencer who shot to fame with his quirky online persona

2. Aurora Sinclair: A model, content creator and aspiring actress

3. FJ alias Adisayam: Tamil actor known for his role in Suzhal: The Vortex

4. VJ Parvathy (VJ Paaru): A television anchor and content creator

5. Kani Thiru: The Cooku with Comali winner and actor seen in Parachute

6. Tushaar Jayaprakash: Popular social media influencer

7. Pravin Gandhi: Tamil film director of Ratchagan fame

8. Sabarinathan: TV actor of Velaikkaran fame, founding member of YouTube channel Blacksheep

9. Kalaiyarasan: Instagram influencer who follows the lifestyle of an aghori

10. Kamarudin: TV actor of Mahanadhi fame

11. Vikkals Vikram: Popular stand-up comedian

12. Nandhini R (VJ Nandhini): Yoga teacher, model, VJ

13. Apsara CJ: Trans model and actor

14. Subiksha Kumar: Fisherwoman, seafood entrepreneur, sea vlogger

15. Praveen Raj Devasagayam: TV actor of Eeramana Rojave fame

16. Viyana: Model and actor

17. Gana Vinoth: Singer and lyricist; has sung Kagitha Kappal

18. Ramya Joo: Stage dancer and influencer

19. Aadhirai Soundarajan: Actor of Bigil fame

20. Vyishali Kemkar (Kemy): Model, actor of Cooku With Comali fame, former Indian basketball player

This is the confirmed list of participants who have entered the show.

The reality show is now streaming on JioHotstar.