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.