Explore Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 with full contestant profiles, eviction history, wildcard entries, weekly highlights, voting details, and finale results. Hosted by Vijay Sethupathi, this season aired on Star Vijay in 2024–25
🏠 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 📺 Channel | Star Vijay |
| 🎤 Host | Vijay Sethupathi |
| 📅 Aired | 6 October 2024 – 19 January 2025 |
| 📦 Episodes | 106 |
| 🕒 Duration | 105 Days |
| 👥 Total Housemates | 24 |
| 🏆 Winner | Muthukumaran Jegatheesan |
| 🥈 Runner-up | Soundariya Nanjundan |
| 💰 Prize Money | ₹40.5 Lakh + Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara + Plot |
| 🏠 House Location | EVP Film City, Chennai |
👤 Finalists
| Rank | Contestant | Entry Day | Exit Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muthukumaran | Day 1 | Day 105 | Winner |
| 2 | Soundariya | Day 1 | Day 105 | Runner-up |
| 3 | Viyana | Day 1 | Day 105 | Finalist |
| 4 | Raanav | Day 1 | Day 105 | Finalist |
| 5 | Deepak Dinkar | Day 1 | Day 105 | Finalist |
🎟️ Wildcard Entrants
- TDhiwagar
- Subiksha Krishnan
- Ramya Joo
- Agori Kalaiarasan
🚪 Evictions & Exits
| Contestant | Exit Type | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Ramya Joo | Evicted | Day 14 |
| Agori Kalaiarasan | Evicted | Day 21 |
| Subiksha Krishnan | Evicted | Day 28 |
| TDhiwagar | Evicted | Day 35 |
| Jacquline Lydia | Evicted | Day 42 |
| Rayan | Evicted | Day 49 |
| Varshini Venkat | Evicted | Day 56 |
| Arnav Amjath | Evicted | Day 63 |
| Tharshika | Evicted | Day 70 |
| Sachana Namidass | Evicted | Day 77 |
| Aurora Sinclair | Evicted | Day 84 |
| VJ Parvathy | Evicted | Day 91 |
| Sheriina | Evicted | Day 98 |
🎭 Notable Contestants
- Muthukumaran – YouTuber and social media personality
- Soundariya – Actress and model
- Deepak Dinkar – Veteran TV anchor and actor
- Viyana – Model and influencer
- Raanav – Aspiring actor
📅 Weekly Highlights
- Week 1: Vijay Sethupathi’s debut as host
- Week 3: Agori Kalaiarasan’s controversial exit
- Week 6: Deepak Dinkar wins Ticket to Finale
- Week 14: Emotional family reunion task
- Week 15: Muthukumaran crowned winner
🎉 Finale Recap
- All evicted contestants returned for the finale
- Live performances and tribute to Kamal Haasan’s legacy
- Vijay Sethupathi announced Muthukumaran as winner
📈 Reception
- Launch TRP: 9.0 TVR
- Finale TRP: 10.50 TVR
- Over 32 million TV viewers in Week 1
- 4.4 billion minutes watch time across platforms)
📋 Nomination Table (Summary)
| Week | Captain | Nominated | Evicted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deepak | Ramya, Rayan, Jacquline | Ramya |
| 2 | Soundariya | Agori, Subiksha, Aurora | Agori |
| 3 | Tharshika | TDhiwagar, Jacquline, Deepak | TDhiwagar |
| 4 | Muthukumaran | Jacquline, Jeffry, Sunita | Jacquline (task eviction) |
| 5 | Sathya | Ranjith, Sachana, Vishal | Ranjith |
| 6 | Arun | Soundariya, Shiva, Deepak | Deepak |
| 7 | Vishal | Arun, Manjari, Raanav | Arun |
| 8 | Jeffry | Anshida, Jeffry, Pavithra | Jeffry |
| 9 | Manjari | Ananthi, Tharshika, Jacquline | Manjari |
| 10 | Rayan | VJ Parvathy, Sheriina, Aurora | VJ Parvathy |
| 11 | Vishal | Jacquline, Vishal, Pavithra | Vishal |
| 12 | Soundariya | Raanav, Pavithra, Soundariya | Pavithra |
| 13 | Muthukumaran | Finalists | None |
| 14 | None | Cash Grab Task | Jacquline (evicted) |
| 15 | None | Finalists | Muthukumaran (Winner) |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8?
Muthukumaran Jegatheesan won the season and received ₹40.5 lakh, a Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and a plot of land.
Who was the host of Season 8?
Vijay Sethupathi hosted the entire season, marking his debut as Bigg Boss Tamil host.
How many contestants were there?
There were 24 contestants including wildcard entries and re-entries.
Where was the Bigg Boss house located?
At EVP Film City, Chennai, continuing the tradition from previous seasons.
Who were the wildcard entrants?
TDhiwagar, Subiksha Krishnan, Ramya Joo, and Agori Kalaiarasan joined mid-season.
What was unique about this season?
Season 8 introduced the Boys vs Girls theme, a Cash Grab Run Task, and the first-ever Wildcard Knock-Out Challenge.
Why was Jacquline evicted?
She failed to return to the house within the time limit during the Cash Grab Run Task and was evicted as per the rules.
How was the TRP performance?
Launch TRP was 9.0 TVR and finale TRP reached 10.50 TVR, with over 32 million viewers in Week 1.
What was the final prize money?
The winner received ₹40.5 lakh after deductions from the Cash Grab Run Task, along with a car and a plot.
Who was the most nominated contestant?
Jacquline Lydia was nominated every week and saved until her final eviction, setting a franchise record.