By SRTeam Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 aired on Star Vijay and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. It began on 1 October 2023 and concluded with a grand finale on 14 January 2024, spanning 106 days with 23 contestants inside the house.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 Host
The show was hosted for the seventh time by the iconic actor Kamal Haasan, whose charisma and wisdom added depth and entertainment to the show throughout.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 Winner & Runner-Up
Emerging as the winner was Archana Ravichandran. A wild-card entrant, she made history by becoming the first wild-card participant ever to win in the mainstream Bigg Boss franchise. Archana’s victory came with a trophy, a ₹50 lakh cash prize, a ₹15 lakh plot, and a Maruti Nexa Grand Vitara car.
The first runner-up was Manichandra (Manichandra Mani), who brought his characteristic grace and performance skills to the finale.
Other Finalists
The top five finalists included:
- Archana Ravichandran (Winner)
- Manichandra (1st Runner-Up)
- Maya Sundarakrishnan (2nd Runner-Up / Maya)
- Dinesh Gopalsamy (3rd Runner-Up)
- Vishnu Vijay (4th Runner-Up)
Contestants Overview
Here’s a simple snapshot of the housemates from Season 7:
- Archana Ravichandran – Wild-card entrant and eventual winner
- Manichandra – Talented dancer, finished as runner-up
- Maya, Dinesh, Vishnu – Finalists and strong contenders
- Other notable contestants included: Vijay, Vichithra, Poornima, Raveena, Nixen, Saravana Vickram, Cool Suresh, Ananya, Jovika, Akshaya, Bravo, Bala, Aishu, Annabharathi, Pradeep (who was ejected), Vinusha, Yugendran, and Bava (who walked out).
Among them, Poornima made headlines for walking out with ₹16 lakh, making her exit dramatic and memorable.
Why Season 7 Stood Out
- Historic Wild-card Win: Archana becoming the first wild-card winner was a standout moment and added a fresh narrative to the show.
- Grand Prizes: Archana’s prize package—₹50 lakh cash, a ₹15 lakh plot, and a luxury car—made her win exceptionally rewarding.
- Strong Final Line-up: With artful game players like Maya, Dinesh, and Vishnu, this season offered a gripping competition till the very end.
- Notable Exits and Twists: Poornima’s ₹16 lakh walk-off, Pradeep’s ejection, and the dramatic ejections added emotional highs and lows.
- Host’s Influence: Kamal Haasan’s emotional intelligence and guidance made the show feel reflective and grounded.
Final Thoughts
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 was one of the most exciting and historic seasons yet. Archana’s win was not just popular—it was groundbreaking. Manichandra’s resilience, along with strong performances from Maya, Dinesh, and Vishnu, kept the finale thrilling. With Kamal Haasan as the empathetic anchor and standout moments like wild-card triumphs and walk-offs, Season 7 will be remembered fondly by fans.