{"id":149115,"date":"2024-10-07T12:22:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/07\/bigg-boss-tamil-season-8-all-you-need-to-know-about-contestants\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T12:22:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:22:23","slug":"bigg-boss-tamil-season-8-all-you-need-to-know-about-contestants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/07\/bigg-boss-tamil-season-8-all-you-need-to-know-about-contestants\/","title":{"rendered":"Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8: All You Need To Know About Contestants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/c.ndtvimg.com\/2024-10\/fhq43s8g_rajinith-_625x300_07_October_24.jpeg?resize=1200,738&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8: All You Need To Know About Contestants\" title=\"Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8: All You Need To Know About Contestants\" \/><\/div>\n<div id=\"ignorediv\">\n                                        <!-- Story Text --><br \/>\n                                                                                <b class=\"place_cont\">New Delhi: <\/b><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/entertainment\/chandrika-dixit-aka-viral-vada-pav-girl-to-be-seen-in-bigg-boss-ott-3-5918585\">Bigg Boss<\/a> Tamil Season 8<\/em> premiered on October 6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/entertainment\/kamal-haasan-s-birthday-wish-for-vijay-comes-gift-wrapped-like-this-5945208\">Kamal Haasan<\/a>, who has hosted the reality show for seven seasons, has now taken a break. This year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/entertainment\/vijay-sethupathi-s-maharaja-trailer-will-release-tomorrow-5770330\">Vijay Sethupathi <\/a>has taken the hosting duties. The show airs on Star Vijay, and viewers can also enjoy unlimited entertainment and drama on Disney+ Hotstar Tamil. This year&#8217;s lineup features 18 contestants, including actors and YouTubers, all competing for the coveted trophy. Let us take a closer look at all the participants:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Ravindar Chandrasekaran<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meet producer Ravindar Chandrasekaran, a figure frequently in the headlines for both good and bad reasons. He has faced controversies over financial matters and was even arrested for alleged fraud.<\/p>\n<p><!--MIDTABOOLA--><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyKqRfKB8a\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>2. Ranjith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The actor has appeared in many South Indian films, including <em>Bharathi Kannamma<\/em>, <em>Cheran Chozhan Pandian<\/em> and <em>Manaivikku Mariyadhai<\/em>. Ranjith made his directorial debut this year with the film <em>Kavundampalayam<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyb5FaqBdv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>3. Arnav<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The TV actor has been a part of daily soaps such as <em>Chellamma, Kalyana Parisu <\/em>and Sakthi.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyn2oLK5eF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/><p><!--#VuukleAD--><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Deepak Dinkar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It would not be an exaggeration to call Deepak one of the most popular TV hosts in the Tamil industry. He has hosted many shows such as <em>Pop Bazar<\/em>, <em>Boys vs Girls<\/em>, and <em>Dance Jodi Dance<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyRmhkKo40\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/><p><!--#MIDAD1--><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Jacqueline\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jacqueline is a skilled actress and host in the Tamil entertainment scene. She has displayed her versatility through performances in both television series and films.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyudt_qSE9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/><p><!--#MIDAD2--><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Sachana Namidass<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remember the girl who played Jothi in Vijay Sethupathi&#8217;s film <em>Maharaja<\/em>? Well, she is now set to compete for the <em>Bigg Boss <\/em>trophy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyN9UNKYsm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/><p><!--#MIDAD3--><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Dharsha Gupta<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The actress enjoys an Instagram fanbase of over 2 million. She has also appeared in other reality shows like <em>Cooku with Comali<\/em> (Season 2) and <em>Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyPjjsqq1q\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>8. Sathya<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The actor&#8217;s Instagram is brimming with fitness posts. He is the husband of former <em>Bigg Boss<\/em> contestant, singer Ramya NSK.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyP75JqnpM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>9. RJ Ananthi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From being a successful radio jockey to entertaining her fans with YouTube videos, RJ Ananthi has done it all. The aspiring actress is now trying her luck at the reality show.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyT_Otq29u\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>10. Sunita Gogoi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sunita Gogoi has appeared in all five seasons of <em>Cooku with Comali<\/em>. She is also a talented dancer and has participated in several dance reality shows.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyP75JqnpM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>11. Jeffry\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The singer is known for his connection to Gana music, a genre that revolves around the everyday struggles of the common man.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyXw_3qTrz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>12. Pavithra Janani<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You must have seen the actress in soap operas like <em>Eeramana Rojave<\/em>, <em>Pagal Nilavu<\/em>, <em>Saravanan Meenatchi<\/em> and <em>Thendral Vanthu Ennai Thodum<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyddUtqEGD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>13. Soundariya Nanjundan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From TV to cinema, Soundariya Nanjundan has impressed her fans across every medium. She was seen in the film <em>Darbar<\/em> and the show <em>Vera Maari Office<\/em>, among other projects.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAygM4Oq7VN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>14. Arun Prasad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The actor sparked controversy by appearing in the show <em>Bharathi Kannamma<\/em> and abruptly leaving it.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyiKhTKZpw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>15. Tharshika<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The YouTuber is known for connecting with people through her vlogs. Will her subscribers support her throughout her <em>Bigg Boss<\/em> journey? Only time will tell.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAykxXRqjXb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>16. VJ Vishal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The popular name in the Tamil TV industry, Vishal, has appeared in shows like <em>Kalyanamam Kalyanam<\/em> and <em>Cooku With Comali<\/em> Season 4. Let&#8217;s see if his charm impresses the fans of <em>Bigg Boss.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyk5SXKwuS\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>17. Anshitha Akbarsha<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The TV personality is likely to excel this season. After all, we all enjoyed her performances in reality shows like <em>Anda Ka Kasam<\/em>, <em>Start Music<\/em> Season 4 and <em>Oo Solriya Oo Oohm<\/em> Season 2.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAylRRKqpLR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong>18. MuthuKumaran Jegatheesan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The YouTuber is known for interviewing celebrities. Will he impress fans with his communication skills in <em>Bigg Boss<\/em>? Only time will tell.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAyqoXjx_Me\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p>Which one of these contestants is your favourite?<\/p>\n<p>                                        <!-- Featured Video --><br \/>\n                                                                                <!-- Recommended Widget -->\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/entertainment\/bigg-boss-tamil-season-8-a-closer-look-at-all-18-contestants-6734195#publisher=newsstand\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi: Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 premiered on October 6. Kamal Haasan, who has hosted the reality show for seven seasons, has now taken a break. This year, Vijay Sethupathi has taken the hosting duties. The show airs on Star Vijay, and viewers can also enjoy unlimited entertainment and drama on Disney+ Hotstar Tamil. 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