Vijay Sethupathi returns to host Bigg Boss Tamil season 9, show to premiere on this date

Bigg Boss Tamil 9: Vijay Sethupathi's return ends weeks of speculation among fans about whether he would continue hosting the much-loved reality show.

Bigg Boss Tamil 9 has got a launch date.

Bigg Boss Tamil season 9 will once again see Vijay Sethupathi as the host.

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 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.”

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Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 | Grand Launch – அக்டோபர் 5 முதல்..😎 #BiggBossSeasonTamil9 #OnnumePuriyala #BiggBoss9 #VijaySethupathi #BiggBossTamil #BB9 #VijayTV #VijayTelevision pic.twitter.com/ZdbtAolWH8

— Vijay Television (@vijaytelevision) September 13, 2025

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.

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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 Sethupathi posing with the director, producers, and cast.

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The actor’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.

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