Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) season 1

Bigg Boss was the first season of the Tamil-language reality TV show Bigg Boss Tamil which is the Tamil version of the Big Brother. The first season aired on Star Vijay from June 25, 2017 to September 30, 2017. The season's presenter was Kamal Haasan and a lavish house set was constructed at EVP theme park, Chennai. This season is the shortest season in the Bigg Boss Tamil series excluding the Ultimate series.

The winner of the season was model/actor, Arav Nafeez who received a cash prize of ₹50 lakh. Lyricist Snehan Sivaselvam was the runner-up.

Snehan, Suja Varunee and Maria Juliana returned as contestants in Bigg Boss Ultimate (season 1). While Bindu Madhavi returned as a contestant in Bigg Boss Non-Stop (season 1) and eventually she won it.

Original entrants

 * 1) Sri, an actor best known for playing the lead role in the films Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012) and Maanagaram (2017).
 * 2) Anuya Bhagvath, an actress best known for playing the lead role in Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009).
 * 3) Vaiyapuri, an actor who has primarily appeared as a comedian in Tamil films.
 * 4) Gayathri Raghuram, an actress, choreographer and politician who has worked in Tamil films. Daughter of choreographer Raghuram.
 * 5) Bharani, an actor best known for playing a lead role in Naadodigal (2009).
 * 6) Raiza Wilson, a model and former beauty-pageant contestant from Bangalore.
 * 7) Snehan, a lyricist, poet, actor and motivational speaker who has worked in Tamil films.
 * 8) Oviya, an actress who has appeared in leading roles in the films Kalavani (2010), Marina (2012) and Kalakalappu (2012).
 * 9) Harathi Ganesh, an actress who has primarily appeared as a comedienne in Tamil films.
 * 10) Arav Nafeez, a model and actor from Tiruchchirapalli who has starred in Saithan (2016).
 * 11) Ganja Karuppu, an actor who has primarily appeared as a comedian in Tamil films.
 * 12) Maria Juliana, a former nurse who rose to fame as an activist during the 2017 Jallikattu protests.
 * 13) Ganesh Venkatraman, an actor and former model who has appeared in supporting roles in the films Abhiyum Naanum (2008), Unnaipol Oruvan (2009), and Thani Oruvan (2015).
 * 14) Shakthi Vasudevan, an actor best known for playing leading roles in Thottal Poo Malarum (2007) and Shivalinga (2017), son of director P. Vasu.
 * 15) Namitha, an actress who has appeared in leading roles in the films Aai (2004), Billa (2007) and Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007).

Wildcard entrants

 * 1) Bindu Madhavi, an actress who has appeared in leading roles in the films Kazhugu (2012), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), and Desingu Raja (2013).
 * 2) Suja Varunee, an actress and dancer who has appeared in supporting roles in the films Milaga (2010) and Pencil (2016).
 * 3) Harish Kalyan, an actor best known for playing leading roles in the films Sindhu Samaveli (2010) and Poriyaalan (2014).
 * 4) Kaajal Pasupathi, an actress and video jockey known for her roles in Ko (2011) and Mounaguru (2011).

Nominations table


Controversies

 * Bigg Boss Tamil 1 fame Bharani was eliminated from the show as he tried to escape the BB house by jumping off the wall. He was mentally strained due to the treatment of the housemates. His exit sparked a controversy with the viewers slamming the contestants for their inappropriate behaviour towards Bharani.

Reception
After the launch of the show, the viewership of the channel increased by 10%. The series garnered a low rating of 5.2 TVR in debut week with 5.6 million impressions and 5.4 million impressions for premiere episode. It improved further the following weeks where it averaged 8.4 TVR for a six weeks average ratings.