Big Boss Tamil 9, airing tonight, will have Vijay Sethupathi as the host in the grand premiere. The actor's arrival marks a fresh dynamic start for the show, as the producers are calling it, "a new beginning".
A stylish debut for the new host
Vijay Sethupathi, in the new teaser that was revealed by the producers, steps into the set in a sharp black suit, radiating his signature poise and charm, and his powerful yet brief line, "The new beginning", has caused a lot of buzz online. This suggests a bold shift in the show’s narrative and format. The clip also reveals a revamped set, designed to reflect the magnificence of Bigg Boss Tamil 9’s milestone season.
Speculation builds over contestant lineup
The long-awaited reveal of this year's contestants, along with surprise performances, is expected from the premiere. There are a few speculations by fans, even though officially, nothing has been disclosed. Speculated names include Kani Thiru, who is the Cooku With Comali winner, actor Vinoth Babu, model Roshan, and filmmaker Malini Jeevarathinam. Added to this, other rumored housemates are Ramya Joo, Aadhirai Soundarrajan, Mr World Manikandan, VJ Parvathi, and “Watermelon” fame Diwakar.
A season of twists and curiosity
Big Boss Tamil 9 aims to upend expectations with a daily dose of Onnume Puriyala (“Nothing makes sense”), which is their tagline. The show today will air at 6:30 pm, post which the regular hour will be 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm
This is one of the most anticipated seasons of the show, but along with Vijay Sethupathi stepping in, a fresh dynamic has been added to the drama.