Is This the End for Vijay Sethupathi's Bigg Boss Tamil? Sudden Cancellation Announced!

Bigg Boss Season 8 recently concluded on Vijay TV and was announced to be re-telecast on Colors TV. However, the channel has now announced that it will be stopping the re-telecast.

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Published : Mar 18 2025, 03:01 PM IST

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Bigg Boss started on Vijay TV in 2017. The first season was hosted by Kamal Haasan. Despite initial controversies, Kamal's hosting made it a huge success.

, Political undertones in Bigg Boss

Amidst Kamal Haasan starting his political party, criticisms arose about political undertones in Bigg Boss. He hosted 7 seasons before announcing his exit a month before season 8.

Studying AI Technology:

Kamal's decision was reportedly to study AI tech in the US. His exit led to anticipation about the new host. Vijay Sethupathi was confirmed after many names were considered.

Vijay Sethupathi becomes Bigg Boss host:

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 started on October 6th, with Vijay Sethupathi hosting in his style. His unique approach, unlike Kamal's, was a plus. Muthu Kumaran won the season.

Bigg Boss re-telecast to be stopped

Colors TV acquired the rights to re-telecast Bigg Boss Season 8 after its Vijay TV run. After a month, it's suddenly stopping due to poor TRP ratings. The announcement is viral.

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