Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8, with the tagline “Aalum Puthusu, Aatamum Puthusu”, premiered on 6 October 2024 on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar. For the first time, the show was hosted by Vijay Sethupathi, bringing fresh energy and a new style of anchoring. The season featured 24 contestants, including wildcards, and ran for 106 episodes. After weeks of tasks, drama, and evictions, Muthukumaran Jegatheesan emerged as the winner, lifting the trophy and taking home a prize of ₹40.5 lakhs, while Soundariya Nanjundan finished as the runner-up. The grand finale also included finalists VJ Vishal, Pavithra Janani, and Raayan. One of the most talked-about highlights was Jacqueline Lydia’s record of being nominated 15 consecutive weeks yet surviving through audience support, before eventually being evicted due to a task failure. Despite having fewer mainstream film celebrities, the season stood out for its intense competition, emotional moments, and keeping viewers engaged throughout its run.