Sabarinathan📺 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 – Launch Summary & Highlights

🔥 Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Host | Vijay Sethupathi |
| Premiere Date | October 5, 2025 |
| Streaming Platforms | JioHotstar (24/7), Star Vijay (Daily), Colors Tamil (Unseen) |
| Theme | Egyptian Palace |
| Total Contestants | 20 |
| Sponsor | Haier India |
| Tagline | “Paakka Paakka thaan theriyum” |
🏠 House Design Highlights
- Egyptian-inspired interiors with hieroglyphic walls and golden sculptures
- Two bedrooms: one ancient-themed, one futuristic with neon lighting
- Confession room styled like a sand-colored tomb with mummy carvings
- Garden includes pool, lounge chairs, and a golden jail for punishments
- Dedicated medical and activity zones for tasks and emergencies
👥 Contestant Snapshot
| Name | Known For |
|---|---|
| Aadhirai | Actress (Bigil, Mahanadhi) |
| Kani Thiru | Cooku with Comali S2 Winner |
| FJ Adisayam | Actor & Beatboxer (Suzhal, Aranmanai 4) |
| Tushaar | K-Pop dancer & fashion influencer |
| VJ Parvathy | TV presenter (Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal) |
| Sabarinathan | Actor (Natpe Thunai, Bharathi Kannamma) |
| Gana Vinoth | Playback singer & lyricist |
| Viyana | Model & actress (Adiye Paduthadhe music video) |
| Subhiksha | Marine life blogger & YouTuber |
| Aurora Sinclair | Gen-Z model & content creator |
👥 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 – Full Contestant List
| S. No | Housemate | Day Entered | Day Exited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurora | Day 1 | – | In House / Finalist |
| 2 | Divya Ganesh | Day 28 | Day 85 | Evicted |
| 3 | Sabarinathan | Day 1 | Day 64 | Evicted |
| 4 | Vikram | Day 1 | Day 85 | Evicted |
| 5 | Sandra Amy | Day 28 | Day 78 | Evicted |
| 6 | Gana Vinoth | Day 1 | Day 96 | Walked (Money Box) |
| 7 | Subhiksha | Day 1 | Day 91 | Evicted |
| 8 | Kamrudin | Day 1 | Day 90 | Ejected |
| 9 | Parvathy | Day 1 | Day 90 | Ejected |
| 10 | Kani | Day 1 | Day 84 | Evicted |
| 11 | Amit Bhargav | Day 28 | Day 83 | Evicted |
| 12 | Aadhirai | Day 1 | Day 21 | Evicted |
| 13 | FJ | Day 1 | Day 77 | Evicted |
| 14 | Viyana | Day 1 | Day 70 | Evicted |
| 15 | Ramya | Day 1 | Day 69 | Evicted |
| 16 | Prajean Padmanabhan | Day 28 | Day 63 | Evicted |
| 17 | Kemy | Day 1 | Day 49 | Evicted |
| 18 | Dhiwagar | Day 1 | Day 42 | Evicted |
| 19 | Praveen R | Day 1 | Day 35 | Evicted |
| 20 | Tushaar | Day 1 | Day 34 | Evicted |
| 21 | Kalaiarasan | Day 1 | Day 28 | Evicted |
| 22 | Apsara | Day 1 | Day 14 | Evicted |
| 23 | Pravin G | Day 1 | Day 7 | Evicted |
| 24 | Nandhini | Day 1 | Day 5 | Walked |
🌀 Week 01 Highlights
- Grand launch with Vijay Sethupathi’s house tour
- All 20 contestants entered the house
- Twist: Contestants chose between Fire 🔥 and Water 💧 badges
- No evictions yet; voting opens for Week 01
🌀Week 02 Highlights
- First eviction: Nandhini was eliminated from the house
- Nomination drama: Contestants nominated based on badge twist (Fire 🔥 vs Water 💧)
- Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Praveen RajDev, Subiksha, Kalaiyarasan, Aurora, Viyana
- Punishments: Parvathy and Kamurudin were warned for repeated rule violations
- Tasks introduced: “Army Task” and “Hat Task” sparked heated arguments
- House atmosphere: Early alliances began forming, while conflicts between Fire 🔥 and Water 💧 badge holders intensified
🌀Week 03 Highlights
- Eviction: Aadhirai was eliminated from the house
- Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Praveen RajDev, Tushaar, Subiksha, Kalaiyarasan, Aurora, Viyana
- Punishments: Parvathy and Kamurudin were punished as worst performers of the week
- Tasks & Drama:
- “Army Task” continued, creating heated clashes among contestants
- Aurora and Viyana faced criticism for their performance in group tasks
- Praveen RajDev was repeatedly targeted in nominations, sparking debates
- House atmosphere:
- Growing tension between Fire 🔥 and Water 💧 badge groups
- Emotional breakdowns and alliances began shifting
🌀Week 04 Highlights
- Eviction: Kalaiyarasan was eliminated from the house
- Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Praveen RajDev, Tushaar, Subiksha, Aurora, Viyana, Gana Vinoth
- Punishments: VJ Paaru & Praveen Raj were punished as worst performers of the week
- Tasks & Drama:
- Bigg Boss introduced a strict uniform rule — banning makeup, accessories, and fashion clothing
- Heated arguments between VJ Paaru and Praveen Raj over the “Army Rule”
- Gana Vinoth and Tushaar clashed during the Hat Task, adding to the week’s drama
- House atmospher:
- The house turned tense with stricter rules and punishments
- Alliances began to weaken as wildcard entries were teased
✅Wildcard Entrants (Week 4–5)
Prajin Padmanabhan, Sandra Amy (first-ever couple entry), Divya Ganesh, and Amit Bhargav. Their arrival promises fresh drama, strategy, and entertainment in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9
🌀Week 05 Highlights
- Eviction: Tushaar was eliminated from the house
- Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Praveen RajDev, Subiksha, Aurora, Viyana, Gana Vinoth
- Punishments: Praveen Raj & Sandra Amy were punished for violating rules and heated arguments
- Tasks & Drama:
- Bigg Boss intensified the “Luxury Budget Task” with new wildcard entrants (Prajin Padmanabhan, Sandra Amy, Divya Ganesh, Amit Bhargav) stirring alliances and rivalries
- Fresh clashes erupted between Sandra Amy and VJ Paaru over leadership
- Uniform rules continued, with stricter implementation causing more friction
- Wildcards shook up old alliances, resulting in emotional breakdowns and unpredictability in the house
- House atmosphere:
- Wildcards brought turbulence—alliances reshuffled, strategies changed, and eviction pressure pushed contestants to their limits
🌀Week 06 Highlights
- • Eviction: Praveen RajDev was eliminated from the house
- • Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Subiksha, Aurora, Viyana, Gana Vinoth, Amit Bhargav
- • Punishments: Divya Ganesh and Prajin were punished for rule violations during luxury budget task
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Luxury Budget Task intensified with physical competition between wildcards and original contestants
- ◦ Heated debate between Gana Vinoth and Praveen RajDev over task performance
- ◦ Aurora and Viyana formed a strong alliance, causing tension among other housemates
- ◦ Confession room reveals showed deep-seated rivalries coming to surface
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Post-eviction, strategic gameplay increased significantly
- ◦ Trust issues emerged among the remaining contestants
🌀Week 07 Highlights
- • Eviction: Apsara was eliminated from the house
- • Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Subiksha, Aurora, Viyana, Sandra Amy, Prajin Padmanabhan
- • Punishments: VJ Parvathy and Kamarudin were suspended from luxury budget items
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Bigg Boss introduced Family Video Task—emotional moments and tears in the house
- ◦ Kani Thiru's performance in the task impressed housemates despite previous conflicts
- ◦ Sandra Amy's couple status with Prajin became a strategic advantage in team tasks
- ◦ Heated confrontation between Aurora and Subiksha over past nominations
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Family connection brought emotional depth to the gameplay
- ◦ Alliances shifted as contestants prioritized emotional bonds
🌀Week 08 Highlights
- • Eviction: Praveen Rajkumar was eliminated from the house
- • Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Subiksha, Viyana, Gana Vinoth, Divya Ganesh
- • Punishments: Amit Bhargav and Aurora received penalties for rule violations
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Physical endurance task pushed contestants to their breaking points
- ◦ Subiksha and Viyana clashed during the task, creating dramatic moments
- ◦ Gana Vinoth revealed personal backstory that earned sympathy from housemates
- ◦ Food rationing punishment imposed on two housemates by Bigg Boss
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Competition became intense as mid-season approached
- ◦ Emotional vulnerabilities were being exposed
🌀Week 09 Highlights
- • Eviction: Kemy was eliminated from the house
- • Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Subiksha, Viyana, Gana Vinoth, Prajin Padmanabhan
- • Punishments: Kamarudin and Subhiksha were banned from voting for the week
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Immunity Task brought major twists—one housemate gained complete protection
- ◦ Fiery argument between Ramya Joo and Divya Ganesh over past decisions
- ◦ Gana Vinoth's leadership role was questioned by other contestants
- ◦ Confession room sessions revealed shocking plot revelations
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Trust broke down significantly mid-season
- ◦ Every housemate suspected each other of strategic gameplay
🌀Week 10 Highlights
- • Eviction: Dhiwagar was eliminated from the house
- • Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Subiksha, Viyana, Gana Vinoth, Sandra Amy
- • Punishments: Prajin Padmanabhan and Divya Ganesh performed weekly punishments
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Luxury Budget Task featured nominations reversal twist—surprising everyone
- ◦ Subiksha made strategic move nominating her close ally, shocking the house
- ◦ Viyana's gameplay evolved, earning respect from competitors
- ◦ Late-night discussions revealed game plans and alliances crumbling
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Post-eviction tensions reached peak levels
- ◦ Personal insults replaced game-focused arguments
🌀Week 11 Highlights
- • Eviction: Sabarinathan was eliminated from the house
- • Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Subiksha, Viyana, Aurora, Gana Vinoth
- • Punishments: FJ received warning for repeated rule violations; Kani faced strict penalties
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Captaincy Task saw intense competition—winner gained house control for the week
- ◦ Emotional scenes as housemates remembered evicted contestants
- ◦ Ramya Joo's leadership questioned after controversial decision during luxury budget
- ◦ Bigg Boss surprise task revealed shocking hidden footage of house conversations
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Fatigue and frustration visible among remaining housemates
- ◦ Alliance breakups occurred unexpectedly
🌀Week 12 Highlights
- • Eviction: Subhiksha was eliminated from the house
- • Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Subiksha, Viyana, Gana Vinoth, Aurora
- • Punishments: Sandra Amy and Prajin reduced rations as weekly penalty
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Double Eviction possibility teased but not confirmed by Bigg Boss
- ◦ Heated physical confrontation (controlled) between Aurora and Gana Vinoth
- ◦ Viyana's strategic gameplay finally recognized by competing housemates
- ◦ Reunion-style task brought past evicted contestants' voices into the house
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Desperation set in among remaining contestants
- ◦ Everyone prepared for final jury formation
🌀Week 13 Highlights
- • Eviction: Kalaiarasan was eliminated from the house
- • Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Viyana, Gana Vinoth, Aurora, Divya Ganesh
- • Punishments: Prajin Padmanabhan and Kani Thiru received strict weekly penalties
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Finale preparation task tested strategic thinking and mental strength
- ◦ Ramya Joo's gameplay intensified—bold moves and emotional appeals
- ◦ Gana Vinoth's journey showcased growth from day one till now
- ◦ Hidden footage revealed shocking behind-the-scenes moments
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Finalists focused on strong gameplay
- ◦ Tensions eased as competitive spirit took over
🌀Week 14 Highlights
- • Eviction: Gana Vinoth was eliminated from the house (Semi-Finalist)
- • Main nominees: Ramya Joo, Viyana, Aurora, Divya Ganesh, FJ
- • Punishments: Limited food and amenities for specific housemates
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Pre-finale luxury budget task featured stunning performances from remaining housemates
- ◦ Emotional farewell between Gana Vinoth and his close allies
- ◦ Aurora showcased unexpected growth in strategic gameplay
- ◦ Final week voting patterns teased surprises in the finale
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Countdown to finale began with nervous energy
- ◦ Remaining housemates prepared their final pitches for victory
🌀Week 15 Highlights (Finale Week)
- • Grand Finale Set for [Specific Date]
- • Finalists: [Expected to include Ramya Joo, Viyana, Aurora, and 1-2 others based on voting]
- • Special Guests: Previous Bigg Boss Tamil winners and celebrities to grace the finale
- • Tasks & Drama:
- ◦ Finale preparation rounds tested character, strategy, and public support
- ◦ Emotional video messages from family members showcased housemates' personal stories
- ◦ One-on-one interviews with Vijay Sethupathi allowed finalists to make final appeals to audience
- ◦ Surprise twist expected in the final hour (tradition of every finale)
- • Grand Finale Highlights:
- ◦ Live vote counting with audience voting playing crucial role
- ◦ Trophy, prize money, and title awaiting the winner
- ◦ Celebrations and reflections on 15-week journey
- • House atmosphere:
- ◦ Joy, relief, and anticipation filled the house
- ◦ Winner crowned and celebrated among peers
📲 How to Watch
- JioHotstar: 24/7 live stream
- Star Vijay: Daily episodes
- Colors Tamil: Unseen footage