Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 grand premiere: Vijay Sethupathi's 'reel life' daughter and Maharaja fame Sachana Namidass enters the reality show

After introducing the first contestant, Ravinder Chandrasekaran, the new host of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8, Vijay Sethupathi has now introduced the second contestant, actress Sachana Namidass.

Who is Sachana Namidass?

Sachana, the 21-year-old actor and likely the youngest contestant in this season of Bigg Boss Tamil, made her debut with the movie, August 16, 1947. She has already built a connection with the new host, Vijay Sethupathi, who even invited her to call him 'appa' (father) if she wishes. For those who are unaware, Sachana recently played a key role in Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja, which was a box-office hit and went on to become one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year.

All about Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8

The latest season of the Tamil reality show features Vijay Sethupathi as the host. Following the format of the well-known international show Big Brother and Bigg Boss Hindi, the series will be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar starting October 6, and will also air on Vijay Television from 6 PM onwards. Each week, contestants take on various tasks, and eliminations are determined by public voting. The host engages with the participants during the weekend episodes.

Vijay made his grand entrance with a fresh clean-shaven look, dressed smartly in a beige suit. The host introduced the audience to the Bigg Boss House, where, according to sources, the contestants will be split into two sides right from the start. We’ll get to know more about the wild and adventurous roles very soon!

Will Vijay Sethupathi make a mark?

Previous seasons have faced controversies, with some viewers feeling that former host Kamal Haasan didn’t quite bring the X-factor to the show. However, with Vijay Sethupathi now stepping in as the host, fans are eagerly anticipating a more authentic hosting style, fairer judgments, and even more engaging drama!

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