Bigg Boss Tamil: Here's what’s keeping the winners of previous seasons busy

With Bigg Boss Tamil 8 set to premiere this October, fans are excitedly waiting for the new season, especially since actor Vijay Sethupathi will be hosting the show for the first time. As preparations for the upcoming season are in full swing, here's a look at what the previous winners of Bigg Boss Tamil have been up to since their victory.
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Archana Ravichandran, who won the seventh season of Bigg Boss Tamil, continues to captivate audiences with her work in television. Known for her role in the serial ‘Raja Rani 2,’ she has also made notable appearances in reality shows such as Morattu Single Season 2 and Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani. Recently, she ventured into films, making her debut with "Demonte Colony 2." The runner-up of Season 7 was Manichandar, a Chennai-based choreographer.

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Azeem, the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6, first gained fame through his performances in TV serials like "Maya," "Priyamanaval," and "Pagal Nilavu." After lifting the Bigg Boss trophy and winning a cash prize of ₹50 lakhs, Azeem is set to make his silver screen debut with an upcoming Tamil film directed by Ananda Krishnan, known for his works like "Aal," "Metro," and "Kodiyil Oruvan." The film, based on a true story, marks Azeem's leap into cinema. The runner-up of Season 6 was actor-turned-politician Vikaraman.

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Balaji Murugadoss, initially the runner-up of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, won the first season of Bigg Boss Ultimate. A former supermodel and Rubaru Mister International India 2018, Balaji is now focusing on his film career, with projects like "Naane Varuven," "Nitham Oru Vaanam," and "Surya 42" in the pipeline.

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Raju Jeyamohan, who won Season 5, has made a name for himself both in television and films. Post-Bigg Boss, he took on the role of Raghu in Cibi Chakravarthy’s film "Don," marking his shift to negative roles. Besides acting, he has appeared in shows like Bigg Boss 5 Kondattam, Start Music Season 3, and Bigg Boss Jodigal Season 2. Currently, Raju is focusing on his film career, stepping back from television to explore new opportunities.

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Aari Arujunan, the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, has been actively working in the film industry, appearing in projects such as "Ellam Mela Irukuravan Pathuppan," "Aleka," and "Bhagavan." Known for his dedication to his craft, Aari continues to be a respected figure in Tamil cinema. He secured the Bigg Boss trophy along with a cash prize of ₹50 lakhs. The season’s runner-up was Balaji.

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Mugen Rao, a multi-talented Malaysian actor, singer, and producer, won Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3 and received ₹50 lakhs as the prize. After the show, he starred in the movie "Velan" and continues to explore his passion for music and acting. Sandy Master, a renowned choreographer, was the runner-up of Season 3.

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Riythvika, the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2, is a celebrated actress known for her impactful roles in Tamil cinema. Post-Bigg Boss, she starred in "Odavum Mudiyathu Oliyavaum Mudiyathu" and is currently working on a biopic about the legendary actor-politician MGR. Aishwarya Dutta was the runner-up of Season 2.

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Aarav Nafeez Kizer, the winner of the inaugural season of Bigg Boss Tamil, transitioned from modelling to acting post-show. He starred in "Market Raja MBBS" and is currently working on films like "Raja Bheema" and "Meendum Vaa Arugil Vaa." Aarav is also set to appear in the highly anticipated film "Vidaamuyarchi" along with actor Ajith.

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