By SRTeam Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 aired on Star Vijay and streamed on JioHotstar. The season started from 9 October 2021 and ran for about 105 days, ending with a grand finale in 22 January 2022.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 Host
The show was hosted by the legendary actor Kamal Haasan, returning for his fifth consecutive season. His wise and witty style added charm and depth to the show.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 Winner & Runner-Up
The winner of the season was Raju Jeyamohan, an actor known for his performance in Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma and the TV series Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar. He was crowned the champion and took home a cash prize of ₹50 lakh.
Priyanka Deshpande, a popular TV anchor known for her humour and energetic hosting style, emerged as the first runner-up.
The second runner-up was Pavni Reddy, an actress best known for Chinna Thambi.
Finalists & Standout Moments
The final five contestants were:
- Raju Jeyamohan – Winner
- Priyanka Deshpande – 1st Runner-Up
- Pavni Reddy – 2nd Runner-Up
- Amir – Finalist
- Niroop Nandakumar – Finalist
These contestants brought diverse energy to the show—Priyanka’s fun, Raju’s clever mimicry and calm refusal to be evicted, Pavni’s grace, Amir’s dance moves, and Niroop’s entrepreneurial drive.
All Contestants in Brief
Here are the original 18 contestants who entered the house:
- Isaivani (Gaana & folk artist)
- Raju Jeyamohan (Winner)
- Madhumitha Raghunathan (Fashion designer/model)
- Abishek Raaja (YouTuber/actor)
- Namitha Marimuthu (First transgender contestant)
- Priyanka Deshpande (Runner-up)
- Abhinay Vaddi (Actor, grandson of Gemini Ganesan & Savitri)
- Pavni Reddy (Second runner-up)
- Chinnaponnu (Folk singer)
- Nadia Chang (Model/TikToker from Malaysia)
- Imman Annachi (Comedian/host)
- Suruthi Periyasamy (Model/actress)
- Akshara Reddy (Model, Miss Globe 2019)
- Iykki Berry (Rapper/physician)
- Thamarai Selvi (Commoner/housewife)
- Ciby Bhuvana Chandran (Actor)
- Niroop Nandakumar (Actor/model)
- Varun (Actor)
Wild-card entries who joined later were:
- Amir (Choreographer)
- Sanjeev Venkat (Actor)
Special Moments & Highlights
This season stood out for a few notable reasons:
- Diverse Talents: Contestants came from varied backgrounds—folk music, fashion, acting, comedy, and even being the first transgender contestant (Namitha Marimuthu).
- Raju’s Victory Journey: He was nominated multiple times but managed to survive till the end, winning hearts with his mimicry and calm nature.
- Priyanka’s Charm: Her bubbly personality and humour made her a beloved runner-up, and she was even seen eating an apple casually during the finale!
- Ciby’s Cash Walk-Out: Ciby Bhuvana Chandran exited with a cash walk-out of ₹12 lakh on day 95, a dramatic twist that fans still talk about.
Final Thoughts
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 was full of drama, laughter, and heartfelt moments. Raju’s calm and entertaining journey, Priyanka’s fun-loving presence, and Pavni’s consistent performance made the show truly memorable. With Kamal Haasan’s brilliant hosting, this season delivered the perfect mix of emotion, surprise, and spice.