Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9: Finalists, Voting & Eliminations

Vijay Sethupathi brought his signature energy to reality television when he took over as host of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 in October 2025. Nearly four months later, the show has delivered the drama fans anticipated — from double evictions and surprise exits to tense voting battles. With the grand finale approaching and four finalists still in the race, here’s where things stand.

Host: Vijay Sethupathi · Season: 9 · Premiere: 5th October 2025 · Platform: Vijay TV / JioHotstar · Status: Finale week

The broadcast framework for Season 9 sets clear parameters for viewers tracking the show’s progress.

Who are Bigg Boss 9 contestants in Tamil?

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 launched on October 5, 2025, with 20 initial housemates who entered the house over the following days. The lineup mixed celebrities with social media personalities and reality show veterans, creating the usual blend of conflict and alliance-building the franchise is known for.

Full contestants list

The original cast reportedly included Diwagar, Aurora, FJ, Parvathy, Tushaar, Kani, Sabarinathan, Pravin, Kemy, Aadhirai, Ramya, Vinoth, Viyana, Praveen, Subiksha, Apasara, Nandhini, Vikram, Kamrudin, and Kalaiyarasan, according to Wikipedia’s contestant listing. Aadhirai Soundararajan reportedly returned to the game on Day 57 after a prior eviction, per the Big Brother Wiki.

Entry dates

Contestants entered the house in stages beginning October 13, 2025, with wild card entries and surprise inclusions throughout the season. The house dynamics shifted significantly with each wave of entries, particularly when Aadhirai returned mid-season after her initial exit.

Who is going to be the winner of Bigg Boss 9 Tamil?

With four finalists remaining, Divya Ganesh enters the grand finale as the clear frontrunner. Voting trends show her commanding a 52% lead, a margin that puts her well ahead of all competitors heading into the final episode.

Current frontrunners

Final voting data shows Divya at 52%, followed by Sabarinathan at 30%, with Vikkals Vikram and Aurora Sinclair each polling around 8–9%, according to Bombay Times’ voting analysis. Multiple online polls have consistently confirmed Divya’s lead in the final stretch.

The pattern suggests Divya’s momentum is durable unless a late-game controversy reshapes voter loyalty, a scenario the show has executed before in previous seasons.

Who left Bigg Boss 9 Tamil?

The season has seen multiple eliminations, including several dramatic exits that reshaped the competition. From double evictions to a rare double red card incident, the season has delivered consistent twists that kept viewers guessing.

Recent eliminations

Prajeean Padmanabhan was evicted on Day 63, while FJ and Aadhirai faced a double eviction during the weekend episodes around December 22, 2025, India Today reported. The double eviction saw five contestants nominated that week: Aadhirai, FJ, Divya, Subiksha, and VJ Parvathy.

Voluntary exits

Gaana Vinoth made a notable choice during the semi-finale by accepting a cash box reportedly exceeding Rs 18 lakh and exiting voluntarily, Bombay Times documented. Sandra Amy also faced elimination during the semi-finale round.

Double red card incident

One of the season’s most controversial moments came when VJ Paaru and Kamrudin received a double red card eviction after a violent task incident, Filmibeat reported. The incident sparked discussion about task safety protocols within the Bigg Boss house.

The volatility of audience voting means that even apparent frontrunners face risk in the final hours before results are announced.

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 voting

Viewers can influence the outcome through multiple voting mechanisms, including the JioHotstar app and missed call numbers assigned to each finalist. The voting window typically closes shortly before the weekend episode airs.

How to vote

The primary voting method is through the JioHotstar app, where users can cast up to 50 votes per account for their preferred contestant. Missed call numbers are provided for each finalist, offering an alternative for viewers without smartphone access.

Results today

Week 14 voting trends showed Gaana Vinoth leading the pack, with Sandra and Vikkals Vikram occupying the bottom two positions, Filmibeat reported. Vikkals Vikram received the fewest votes in that week’s trends, generating speculation about his elimination status.

The divergence between informal polling and official outcomes underscores the limitations of crowd-sourced sentiment as a predictor.

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 live updates

Daily episodes air at 9:30 PM on Vijay TV, with full episodes available the next day on JioHotstar. For viewers who want real-time updates, social media platforms and entertainment news sites provide ongoing coverage between broadcasts.

Where to watch

The show streams on JioHotstar with daily episodes available on demand, India Today confirmed. YouTube promos and clips offer shorter highlights for viewers who want to catch up without watching full episodes.

The season has been defined by emotional exits and unexpected choices rather than manufactured drama. Gaana Vinoth’s decision to take the cash over a potential finale berth, and FJ’s heartfelt apology to Aadhirai during their joint eviction, stood out as moments where contestants showed vulnerability on a stage known for strategy and rivalry. Vijay Sethupathi’s hosting style reportedly brought a different energy to the eviction proceedings, with viewers noting his approachability during elimination episodes.