Explore Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1 with full contestant profiles, eviction history, wildcard entries, weekly highlights, voting details, and finale results. Hosted by Kamal Haasan, this season aired on Star Vijay in 2017
🏠 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 📺 Channel | Star Vijay |
| 🎤 Host | Kamal Haasan |
| 📅 Aired | 25 June – 30 September 2017 |
| 📦 Episodes | 100 |
| 🕒 Duration | 98 Days |
| 👥 Total Housemates | 19 |
| 🏆 Winner | Arav |
| 🥈 Runner-up | Snehan |
| 💰 Prize Money | ₹50 Lakh |
| 🏠 House Location | EVP Theme Park, Chennai |
👤 Finalists
| Rank | Contestant | Entry Day | Exit Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arav | Day 0 | Day 98 | Winner |
| 2 | Snehan | Day 0 | Day 98 | Runner-up |
| 3 | Harish Kalyan | Day 53 | Day 98 | Finalist |
| 4 | Ganesh Venkatraman | Day 0 | Day 98 | Finalist |
| 5 | Bindu Madhavi | Day 35 | Day 96 | Finalist |
🎟️ Wildcard Entrants
- Bindu Madhavi (Day 35)
- Suja Varunee (Day 52)
- Harish Kalyan (Day 53)
- Kaajal Pasupathi (Day 54)
🚪 Evictions & Exits
| Contestant | Exit Type | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sri | Walked | 4 |
| Anuya | Evicted | 7 |
| Ganja Karuppu | Evicted | 14 |
| Bharani | Ejected | 14 |
| Harathi | Evicted | 21 |
| Namitha | Evicted | 28 |
| Oviya | Walked | 41 |
| Juliana | Evicted | 42 |
| Shakthi | Evicted | 49 |
| Gayathri | Evicted | 56 |
| Raiza | Evicted | 63 |
| Kaajal | Evicted | 70 |
| Suja | Evicted | 91 |
| Vaiyapuri | Evicted | 84 |
🎭 Notable Contestants
- Arav – Model and actor (Winner)
- Snehan – Lyricist and poet (Runner-up)
- Oviya – Actress known for Kalavani
- Raiza Wilson – Model and beauty pageant contestant
- Bindu Madhavi – Actress (Wildcard, later finalist)
- Maria Juliana – Activist from Jallikattu protests
📅 Weekly Highlights
- Week 1: Sri walked out due to health issues
- Week 5: No eviction (twist week)
- Week 6: Oviya walked out due to emotional stress
- Week 12: Snehan won the Golden Ticket to Finale
- Week 14: Mid-week eviction eliminated Bindu
🎉 Finale Recap
- All evicted contestants (except Sri and Namitha) returned for the finale
- Kamal Haasan escorted finalists to the stage
- Arav was crowned winner with ₹50 lakh prize
📈 Reception
- Initial TRP: 5.2 TVR (low)
- Improved to 8.4 TVR average over 6 weeks
- Boosted Star Vijay’s viewership by 10%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1?
Arav won the season and received ₹50 lakh as prize money.
Who was the host of Season 1?
Kamal Haasan hosted the entire season.
How many contestants were there?
There were 19 contestants including wildcard entries.
Where was the Bigg Boss house located?
At EVP Theme Park, Chennai.
Was the voting official?
Only votes cast via Hotstar app and missed calls counted toward official evictions.
Which wildcard entrants reached the finale?
Bindu Madhavi and Harish Kalyan entered mid-season and became finalists.
Why did Oviya leave the show?
She walked out on Day 41 due to emotional stress and tension in relationships_season_1).
What was the TRP performance?
The show started with a low TRP of 5.2 TVR but improved to 8.4 TVR average over 6 weeks_season_1).