'Bigg Boss Tamil 9' premieres today: All you need

Entertainment Oct 05, 2025

Bigg Boss Tamil is back for its ninth season, premiering October 5, 2025.
Vijay Sethupathi returns as host for the second time, bringing fresh energy to the long-running reality show that's become a staple on Star Vijay and JioHotstar.

Winner to take home ₹1 crore

This season's winner will take home ₹1 crore—the largest cash prize in the show's history (it started at ₹50 lakh in Season 1).
Sethupathi's hosting fee has also jumped to ₹75 crore, reflecting his rising popularity since taking over from Kamal Haasan.

Meet the contestants

The new lineup mixes TV and film personalities: Cooku With Comali Season 2 winner Kani Thiru, model-creator Aurora Sinclair, and influencer Diwakar.
The variety promises plenty of drama and fun for fans tuning in this season.