Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 was telecast through Star Vijay and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. It started on the 1st of October 2023 and culminated with the grand finale on 14 January 2024. The show ran for more than 106 days, with 23 contestants on the show.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 Host
It was hosted the seventh time by famous actress Kamal Haasan, whose charisma and wisdom provided interest and depth to the show all through.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 Winner & Runner-Up
Winner is Archana Ravichandran. Wild-card contestant and a pioneer in the field, she set a record by becoming the first wild card participant to ever win the popular Bigg Boss franchise. Archana’s win was accompanied by the trophy, a 50-rr lakh cash prize and a plot worth Rs15 lakh as well as an Maruti Nexa Grand Vitara car.
The winner was Manichandra (Manichandra Mani), who brought his signature grace and performance abilities to the final.
Other Finalists
The top five finalists were:
- Archana Ravichandran (Winner)
- Manichandra (1st Runner-Up)
- Maya Sundarakrishnan (2nd Runner-Up / Maya)
- Dinesh Gopalsamy (3rd Runner-Up)
- Vishnu Vijay (4th Runner-Up)
Contestants Overview
Here’s a basic photo that shows the Housemates of Season 7:
- Archana Ravichandran – Wild-card entrant, and the eventual winner
- Manichandra Manichandra A talented dancer who finished as second place
- Maya, Dinesh, Vishnu – Finalists and strong potential candidates
- Some notable contestants were: Vijay, Vichithra, Poornima, Raveena, Nixen, Saravana Vickram, Cool Suresh, Ananya, Jovika, Akshaya, Bravo, Bala, Aishu, Annabharathi, Pradeep (who was ejected), Vinusha, Yugendran and Bava (who left).
In addition, Poornima made headlines after walking out of the building with the sum of Rs16 lakh which made her exit memorable and dramatic.
Why Season 7 Stood Out
- Historic Wild-card win: Archana becoming the first wild-card winner was an memorable moment that added an original storyline to the program.
- Grand Prizes The prize package of Archana’s winnings — Rs50 lakh cash as well as a plot valued at Rs15 lakh and a luxury vehicle–made her win extremely satisfying.
- A strong Final lineup with talented game players such as Maya, Dinesh, and Vishnu the season featured thrilling competition to the very last moment.
- notable exits and twists Poornima’s R16 lakh walk-off, Pradeep’s expulsion, and the dramatic ejections, added emotions and highs as well as lows.
- Host’s influence Kamal Haasan’s emotional insight and guidance helped the show seem at ease and grounded.
Final Thoughts
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 was among the most exciting and memorable seasons to date. Archana’s win wasn’t just well-known, it was also a game changer. Manichandra’s strength, as well as solid performances by Maya, Dinesh, and Vishnu ensured that the finale was exhilarating. With Kamal Haasan being the sympathetic anchor, and standout moments such as wild-card victories and walk-offs the season 7 finale will remain in the memory of the fans.
