Explore Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 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 2021–22
🏠 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 📺 Channel | Star Vijay |
| 🎤 Host | Kamal Haasan (Weeks 1–7 & 9–15), Ramya Krishnan (Week 8) |
| 📅 Aired | 3 October 2021 – 16 January 2022 |
| 📦 Episodes | 106 |
| 🕒 Duration | 105 Days |
| 👥 Total Housemates | 20 |
| 🏆 Winner | Raju Jeyamohan |
| 🥈 Runner-up | Priyanka Deshpande |
| 💰 Prize Money | ₹50 Lakh |
| 🏠 House Location | EVP Film City, Chennai |
👤 Finalists
| Rank | Contestant | Entry Day | Exit Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raju Jeyamohan | Day 1 | Day 105 | Winner |
| 2 | Priyanka Deshpande | Day 1 | Day 105 | Runner-up |
| 3 | Pavni Reddy | Day 1 | Day 105 | 2nd Runner-up |
| 4 | Amir | Day 51 | Day 105 | 3rd Runner-up |
| 5 | Niroop Nandakumar | Day 1 | Day 105 | 4th Runner-up |
🎟️ Wildcard Entrants
- Amir (Day 51)
- Sanjeev Venkat (Day 53)
🚪 Evictions & Exits
| Contestant | Exit Type | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Nadia Chang | Evicted | 14 |
| Chinnaponnu | Evicted | 28 |
| Suruthi | Evicted | 35 |
| Mathumitha | Evicted | 42 |
| Isaivani | Evicted | 49 |
| Iykki Berry | Evicted | 56 |
| Abishek Raaja | Evicted | 63 |
| Imman Annachi | Evicted | 70 |
| Abhinay Vaddi | Evicted | 77 |
| Akshara Reddy | Evicted | 84 |
| Varun | Evicted | 84 |
| Sanjeev | Evicted | 91 |
| Thamarai Selvi | Evicted | 98 |
| Ciby | Walked (₹12L) | 95 |
| Namitha Marimuthu | Walked | Day 4 |
🎭 Notable Contestants
- Raju Jeyamohan – Actor (Winner)
- Priyanka Deshpande – TV anchor (Runner-up)
- Pavni Reddy – Actress
- Ciby – Actor (walked out with ₹12 lakh)
- Namitha Marimuthu – Trans rights activist
📅 Weekly Highlights
- Week 1: Namitha walked out due to health reasons
- Week 8: Ramya Krishnan hosted in Kamal Haasan’s absence
- Week 13: Ciby accepted ₹12 lakh and exited
- Week 15: Raju crowned winner
🎉 Finale Recap
- All evicted contestants returned for the finale
- Dance performances and emotional moments
- Raju won with strong public support
📈 Reception
- Season 5 received mixed reviews from viewers
- TRP ratings dropped during the first three weeks
- Ticket to Finale week was criticized for lack of proper tasks
- Finale TRP: 10.50 TVR
- Launch TRP: 8.60 TVR
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5?
Raju Jeyamohan won the season and received ₹50 lakh as prize money.
Who was the host of Season 5?
Kamal Haasan hosted most of the season, with Ramya Krishnan stepping in for Week 8.
How many contestants were there?
There were 20 contestants including 2 wildcard entries.
Where was the Bigg Boss house located?
At EVP Film City, Chennai.
Who were the wildcard entrants?
Amir and Sanjeev Venkat entered mid-season.
Why did Ciby walk out?
He accepted ₹12 lakh and exited voluntarily during the Ticket to Finale week.
Why did Namitha Marimuthu leave?
She walked out on Day 4 due to health-related concerns.
What was unique about this season?
It featured a diverse mix of contestants and a mid-season host switch, but faced criticism for low engagement during finale tasks.
How was the TRP performance?
Launch TRP was 8.60 TVR, but viewership declined in early weeks. Finale TRP reached 10.50 TVR.