Bigg Boss Tamil: Vijay Sethupathi steps into Kamal Haasan’s shoes, teases grandeur of season 8. Watch

Vijay Sethupathi is all set to step into Kamal Haasan’s shoes in the latest edition of Bigg Boss Tamil. The makers of the reality show took to their official social media handles to drop the show’s promo, introducing Sethupathi as the host of Bigg Boss Tamil season 8. The development came after Kamal Haasan announced he is stepping away from the show due to prior film commitments.

The makers shared the promo on Wednesday. It starts with Sethupathi making a grand entrance, giving viewers a glimpse of the drama and excitement to come. The visuals in the promo hint at the grandeur of this season’s house. It is a blend of modern design and luxurious amenities.

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In August, Kamal Haasan took to his Instagram handle to share a note. It read, “With a heavy heart, I wish to inform you that I will be taking a small break from our journey that began 7 years ago. Due to prior cinematic commitments, I am unable to host the upcoming season of Bigg Boss Tamil.”

This is not the first time Vijay Sethupathi will be hosting a reality show. Previously, the Maharaja actor hosted MasterChef Tamil.

On the work front, the actor will next be seen in the film Viduthalai 2. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the movie is a sequel to the 2023 film Viduthalai. The sequel is scheduled for a December release.