Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 started on October 6, 2024 and was concluded with a grand finale the 19th of January in 2025. The show ran in India on Star Vijay and was available to viewers on JioHotstar and lasted a total of 105 consecutive days. There were 24 housemates competing for the most coveted prize.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 Host
The season was a brand new era, with Vijay Sethupathi becoming the host for the first time and replacing Kamal Haasan. His charming style and genuine conversations with fellow contestants swiftly turned into a favorite among viewers.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 Winner & Runner-Ups
In the final showdown, Muthukumaran Jegatheesan who is popularly referred to as Muthu was named the winner. An accomplished YouTuber as well as an a great orator, Muthu took home the Bigg Boss trophy and a hefty sum of around Rs40.5 thousand.
Soundariya Nanjundan was announced with the first second-place finisher. Her cool demeanour and powerful dancing performances have earned her a wide recognition throughout the entire season.
VJ Vishal took the second-place runners-up spot, closely followed by Pavithra Janani in third along with Rayan who was in fourth place.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 Notable Contestants
Here’s a look back at those in the top five:
- Muthukumaran – Winner
- Soundariya Nanjundan – Runner-up
- VJ Vishal VJ Vishal Second second
- Pavithra Janani Third place
- Rayan – Fourth runner-up
Other notable household members included Jacquline Lydia who set records by becoming the most-nominated and popular contestant across every one of the Indian Bigg Boss franchises. She was evicted because of a failure to complete a task instead of votes, a rare event in the history of the show.
Wild-card entries like Riya, Raanav, Varshini, Manjari, Shiva, and Rayan came into mid-season and sparked new energy in the household members.
Why Season 8 Stood Out
- New host enthusiasm Vijay Sethupathi’s first time hosting brought laughter, warmth and genuineness.
- No major film stars In contrast to previous seasons The season 8 focused on contestants of different backgrounds which made the game more authentic and relatable.
- Safe, low-toxicity, and respectful gameplay
- Special prizes Contestants won amusing titles such as “Master Strategist,” “Task Beast,” “Captain of the Season,” and others, recognizing their unique personalities and game-playing strategies.
In the end, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 stood out due to its heartfelt and balanced content that focuses on ordinary talents instead of prominent stars. Muthukumaran’s humble life as well as Soundariya’s charisma, and Vijay Sethupathi’s warm personality as host created a relaxing but enthralling atmosphere. With less controversy and more empathy this season will be known for its role as Bigg Boss with hearts.
