Man, Bigg Boss Tamil has been running wild since 2017—hard to believe it’s been that long. Every year, it’s got people glued to their TVs, yelling at the screen like their life depends on who’s getting evicted next. And with Kamal Haasan at the helm? Come on, the guy’s a legend. You don’t skip a season when he’s hosting.

Let’s just run through the list of winners up to 2025 and spill some tea about what made each one tick.

Season 1 (2017) – Arav Nafeez

So, Bigg Boss Tamil kicked off for the very first time on 25 June 2017. Kamal Haasan as the host—yeah, that’s a flex. Fast forward to 30 September, Arav Nafeez took home the title. Snehan, the lyricist, was right behind him. Arav just had this chill vibe and played the game pretty smartly, which honestly made him a crowd favourite. Not much drama, just solid moves.

Season 2 (2018) – Riythvika
The second season started rolling on 17 June 2018. Kamal was back. When the finale dropped on 30 September, Riythvika snagged the win. Aishwarya Dutta settled for runner-up. Riythvika was super grounded, never lost her cool, even when the house was a total circus. People loved it. No wonder she walked away with the trophy.

Season 3 (2019) – Mugen Rao

Season three? That one’s memorable. Premiered 23 June 2019, and Kamal Haasan wasn’t going anywhere. In the end, on 6 October, Mugen Rao from Malaysia ended up winning. Sandy Master—yeah, the dancer—was the runner-up. Mugen’s whole journey was a rollercoaster, with a ton of feelings on display. The audience ate it up.

Season 4 (2020-2021) – Aari Arjuna

2020 was a mess for everyone, but Bigg Boss soldiered on. Season four launched on 4 October, smack in the middle of the pandemic. Kamal is still guiding the ship. The finale was on 17 January 2021, and Aari Arjuna, the actor, came out on top. Balaji Murugadoss landed runner-up. Aari was all about principles and straight talk—no sugarcoating. People respected that, big time.

Season 5 (2021-2022) – Raju Jeyamohan

Season five started on 3 October 2021, and Kamal kept hosting—honestly, who else? Wrapped up on 16 January 2022. Raju Jeyamohan, a TV actor, scored the win. Priyanka Deshpande, the presenter, wasn’t far behind. Raju’s sense of humour and just being super relatable? That’s what sealed the deal for him.

Season 6 (2022-2023) – Mohammed Azeem

Ninth of October 2022, season six dropped. Kamal is still front and centre. The finale happened on 22 January 2023. Mohammed Azeem, another TV face, won it all, with Vikraman (who dabbles in both politics and acting—talk about multitasking) as runner-up. Azeem’s run was kind of a soap opera—lots of ups and downs, kept folks glued to the screen.

Season 7 (2023-2024) – Archana Ravichandran

Season seven kicked off on 1 October 2023, with Kamal still holding it down. By the time 14 January 2024 rolled around, Archana Ravichandran—model and actress—claimed victory. Mani Chandra got second place. Archana brought some serious energy and played her cards right. Not just luck, she worked it.

Season 8 (2024-Ongoing) – Ongoing

Alright, here’s where things get spicy. On October 6, 2024, season eight premiered, with—surprise!—Vijay Sethupathi serving as host. A big change, huh? With a diverse group of competitors, the season is currently ongoing. To be honest, the show has been rocked by the new host vibes, and viewers are captivated and eager to know who will win.

For drama, crazy people, and the occasional healthy moment, Bigg Boss Tamil continues to be the preferred destination. The balance of chaos and charm changes with each season. Who even knows what will happen next, while the most recent season is still in progress? Take out your popcorn.