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The wait is over for Bigg Boss Tamil fans as the show returns for its ninth season. Vijay Sethupathi is confirmed to be returning as the beloved host. The channel made the official announcement on Instagram alongside a new poster. The grand premiere is set for October 5th.

Key Points: Vijay Sethupathi Returns to Host Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9

  • Vijay Sethupathi returns as host ending weeks of fan speculation
  • Grand premiere is officially scheduled for October 5
  • Show will air on Vijay Television and stream on JioCinema
  • New season announced via an official poster on Instagram
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Vijay Sethupathi returns to host Bigg Boss Tamil season 9, show to premiere on this date

Vijay Sethupathi is back as host for Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9. The grand premiere is set for October 5 on Vijay TV and JioCinema.

"You will understand only by watching... You will know only by going. - Vijay Television"

Chennai, September 14

The wait is finally over for Bigg Boss Tamil fans, as the popular reality show is all set to return with its ninth season.

This season will once again see Vijay Sethupathi as the host, a familiar face whose charm and presence have become key parts of the show. His return ends weeks of speculation among fans about whether he would continue hosting the much-loved programme.

The official announcement was made by the channel on Saturday through Instagram. Along with the news, they released a poster featuring Vijay Sethupathi dressed in a cream denim jacket. The caption read: "You will understand only by watching... You will know only by going. Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 | Grand Launch - From October 5th."

Take a look

https://x.com/vijaytelevision/status/1966828402234847631

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 will be telecast on Vijay Television and will also stream on JioCinema. The grand premiere will take place on October 5.

On the work front, Vijay Sethupathi has been busy with multiple projects. His upcoming projects include filmmaker Puri Jagannadh's new directorial, which also stars Tabu and Samyuktha. Shooting for the film began in July in Hyderabad with a muhurat puja. Pictures from the set showed Vijay posing with the director, producers, and cast.

Vijay Sethupathi's most recent release was Thalaivan Thalaivii, a romantic comedy that premiered in theatres in July 2025 and had its OTT release in August 2025. The film also starred Nithya Menon.

The actor was also seen in Ace, which was released in theatres on May 23. In Ace, he played Kannan, aka Bolt. The film, directed by Arumugakumar, featured Rukmini Vasanth as Rukku, Kannan's love interest.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some good news! Bigg Boss Tamil is my family's favorite weekend watch. Hope they get better contestants this season. Last year some were quite boring.
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Arjun K
Vijay Sethupathi is perfect for this role - he brings both star power and relatability. But I hope the show focuses more on genuine content rather than manufactured drama.
Sneha F
October 5th marked on calendar! 🗓️ Perfect timing with Navratri holidays. Family entertainment sorted for the next few months.
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Michael C
As someone who watches both Hindi and Tamil versions, I must say Vijay brings a unique flavor to hosting. Much better than some of the over-the-top hosts in other versions.
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Kavya N
Hope they include more diverse contestants this time - not just actors and models. Would love to see common people with interesting backgrounds! 🤞

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