Contestant Profiles

Nivaa

Nivashini, also known as Nivaa, was a contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6. She is a 24-year-old professional model, social media influencer, digital content creator, and entrepreneur originally from Singapore. Nivaa completed her schooling at Damai Secondary School in Singapore and graduated from The University of London in the UK with a degree in Fashion Media and Industries. She runs an accessories and sarees business called "IV Vault" on Instagram. Nivaa is the first Singaporean contestant to participate in Bigg Boss Tamil and is noted for her Tamil-speaking background, which is distinctively pleasant to many Tamil audiences. Her hobbies include photography, traveling, and music.

Queency Stanley

Queency Stanley is a budding South Indian actress, dancer, and model who primarily works in the Tamil language. She was born and raised in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. After finishing her schooling, Queency began her career as a model and eventually made her way into Tamil cinema and television. She appeared in TV serials including "Anbe Vaa," where she played the role of Neelaveni (Veni), and made her Tamil film debut with the movie "Karuppu Kannadi." She is also known for her performances in Tamil music videos and short films. he was born on February 21 and is 21 years old (as of the show's airing).

Maheshwari Chanakyan

Maheshwari Chanakyan, also known as V.J. Maheswari, is an Indian actress and former television presenter predominantly appearing in Tamil television and films. She was born on February 17, 1985, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Maheshwari started her career as a video jockey (VJ) on Tamil music channels like Sun Music and Isai Aruvi and made her acting debut in the Tamil film "Kuyil" in 2010.She gained popularity through her role as Kavya in the Star Vijay soap opera "Puthu Kavithai" and also appeared in the TV serial "Thayumanavan." Later, she moved to anchoring and hosted shows such as "Comedy Khiladis" and "Petta Rap" on Zee Tamil. In 2022, she appeared in the blockbuster Tamil film "Vikram," acting opposite Vijay Sethupathi. Besides acting and hosting, she is a travel enthusiast and often shares glimpses of her life on social media.

Dhanalakshmi

Dhanalakshmi is a social media influencer, aspiring actress, and model from Erode, Tamil Nadu. She was one of the first commoner contestants in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6, making a mark alongside Shivin Ganesan, the season's first transgender contestant. Born and raised in a humble family, she studied in a government school and developed a passion for dance and acting from an early age. She is known for her fair play, affable nature, and close bond with her mother, who raised her and her brother. She has acted in various short films and built a significant presence on social media. After the show, she continued to engage with her fan base and expanded her career opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Janany

Janany Kunaseelan, also known as Janany KJ, is a contestant from Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6. She was born on June 6, 2000, in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Janany is a news anchor, food reviewer, and model who has worked with the International Broadcast Corporation (IBC Tamil). She is known for her engaging food review videos and comedic content such as the series "Dak Dik Dos" available on IBC Tamil. Janany studied at Jaffna National College of Education in Sri Lanka. She has a significant social media following and is appreciated for her vibrant and expressive personality on Bigg Boss Tamil. During the show, she was known for her emotional moments and close relationships with fellow contestants. Janany was evicted from the show on Day 70 after facing public votes.

Rachitha Mahalakshmi

Rachitha Mahalakshmi is a well-known South Indian actress primarily working in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada television and films. She was born on April 24, 1991, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Rachitha gained major recognition for her role as Meenatchi in the popular Tamil TV series "Saravanan Meenatchi," which made her a prominent figure in the Tamil television industry. She is fluent in multiple South Indian languages including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, as well as Hindi and English. Rachitha started her television career with the Kannada series "Megha Mandara" and later acted in several Tamil serials such as "Pirivom Santhippom" and "Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar." She also judged shows like "Junior Senior" and "Junior Super Star." She is married to actor Dinesh Gopalsamy, her co-star in several serials.

Sheriina

Sheriina, also known as Sherin Sam, is a South Indian model, actress, and entrepreneur who predominantly works in the Tamil entertainment industry. She was born on February 21, 1988, in Kerala and raised in Bangalore, Karnataka. Sheriina began her career as a model in 2009, participating in the Femina Miss South pageant where she reached the final 14 and later won the title of Grazia Ford Supermodel of India. She also represented India in the International Ford Supermodel of the World competition, where she ranked in the top 10. Sheriina made her acting debut in the Kannada film "Vyuha" (2015) and later appeared in the Tamil film "Vinodhaya Sitham" (2021), which was well received on the OTT platform ZEE5. Apart from modeling and acting, she is a successful entrepreneur running two businesses, Sayara Motors and UVI Studio.

Ayesha

Ayesha Zeenath, known professionally as Ayesha, is an Indian actress and television personality primarily active in Tamil television and films. Born on June 6, 1997, she started her TV career with the serial "Ponmagal Vanthal" in 2018 and gained popularity with her lead role in the serial "Sathya," which earned her critical acclaim and several awards. Ayesha participated in the reality fashion show "Super Queen" in 2021 where she finished as the 2nd runner-up. She later became a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 in 2022 and was evicted on Day 63 of the show. Known for her candidness and strong opinions, she openly shared her experiences and thoughts on fellow contestants' gameplay. In her personal life, Ayesha got engaged to fashion photographer Haran Reddy in February 2023.

Shantin

Shantin, from Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6, is a dancer and actress known for her role in the popular Tamil serial "Metti Oli," where she performed the title song dance. She is also known as Shanthi Arvind or Santhi Master and has been active in the Tamil television industry both as a dancer and actress. Born on February 17, 1980, she started her career as a dancer in Tamil films and TV serials, gaining significant recognition for her performances. Shantin made her television debut as an actress in the serial "Kula Deivam" and has appeared in other serials like "Kannana Kanne," "Muthuzhagu," and "Ilakkiya." She is also well-regarded for her choreography and appeared in special TV shows. She was a contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 and was evicted on Day 14. Besides acting, Shanthi continues to work as a choreographer and has been appreciated for her contributions to Tamil television dance sequences.

Asal Kolaar

Asal Kolaar, whose real name is Vasantha Kumar, is a rapper, singer, lyricist, and dancer from Tamil Nadu. He is well known for his popular rap song "Jorthaale." Born in 1996, Asal Kolaar became widely recognized in the Tamil music and entertainment industry for his distinctive style and energetic performances. He participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6, which was hosted by Kamal Haasan. Asal was the second contestant to enter the Bigg Boss house for that season and quickly became one of the most talked-about participants due to his unique accent, body language, and sometimes controversial behavior. He had notable moments in the house including a fight with fellow contestant Dhanalakshmi and some controversies involving other contestants.

Kathiravan 

Kathiravan Kabilan, popularly known as VJ Kathiravan, is a television anchor and video jockey from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6, where he was known for his calm and composed nature along with his engaging hosting skills. During the show, he engaged actively in the weekly tasks and nominations. One of the notable moments was when Kathiravan chose to walk out of the show on Day 100 with a cash prize offer of Rs. 3 lakhs, leaving many housemates shocked. He expressed that winning the hearts of the people was more important to him than the title. Kathiravan praised fellow contestant Dhanalakshmi as the strongest player in the house and also respected the gameplay of the season's winner, Azeem.

ADK 

Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, popularly known as ADK, is a Sri Lankan Tamil rapper, singer, music producer, and record producer. He is known for his contributions to Tamil music and often collaborates with music directors in Tamil cinema as a playback singer. ADK participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6, where he entered the house on Day 1 and was evicted on Day 98. During the show, he garnered attention for his unique rapping style and his emotional moments. He shared a sibling-like bond with fellow contestant Azeem but was also involved in notable fights, including a heated argument with Vikraman. ADK was once dared to shave his head as part of a sacrifice task, which he accepted. Before leaving the house, Kamal Haasan gifted him his personal cap as a gesture of appreciation

Ram Ramasamy/h2>

Ram Ramasamy is an actor, model, video jockey, and cricketer from Tamil Nadu who gained popularity as a contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6. Born in 1990, he is approximately 32 years old as of 2022. Ram hails from Chennai and completed his education from Loyola College, Chennai. Before Bigg Boss, Ram was known to be fond of cricket and had an interest in the entertainment industry, which led him to pursue modeling and acting. He has walked the runway for several reputed designers and appeared in various print and digital advertisements. In Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6, Ram was among the notable contestants who made it to the mid-phase of the show. He was known for his straightforward attitude and active participation in house tasks and nominations.

Manikandan Rajesh

Manikandan Rajesh is a Tamil television actor best known for his work in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6. He was born on April 1, 1988, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is 37 years old as of 2025. Manikandan is the brother of popular actress Aishwarya Rajesh. He is married to Sofia, and the couple has a son named Dheeran. Manikandan has acted in television and participated in the dating reality show "Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai" (season 3) which aired on Star Vijay. He joined the Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 house as one of the 20 contestants and was known for his positive attitude and entertainment value. He won multiple captaincy tasks during the show and was involved in several luxury budget tasks.

Robert Master

Vichitra is a veteran Indian actress known primarily for her work in Tamil cinema during the 1990s and early 2000s. Born on December 23, 1973, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, she gained fame for her glamorous and versatile roles in notable Tamil films like Thalaivasal (1992), where she played "Madippu" Hamsa, Rasigan (1994), Muthu (1995), and Suyamvaram (1999). Besides Tamil films, she has appeared in a few Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. She also acted in television serials, including the lead role in Maami Chinna Maami. Vichitra participated in reality shows such as Cooku with Comali Season 4 (where she finished as 2nd runner-up) and later appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7. Known for her charming screen presence and spirited performances, Vichitra took a break from films after marrying businessman Shaji Shahul in 2001 and later returned to television.

G P Muthu

GP Muthu, whose full name is Pechimuthu, is a popular social media influencer, carpenter, and comedian from Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. Born on March 29, 1985, he gained fame through his humorous and entertaining TikTok videos and Instagram reels. Despite having limited formal education, GP Muthu carved a niche for himself through his talent for comedy and content creation. He was the first contestant to enter the Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 house but became the first contestant to walk out midway, on October 22, 2022, due to homesickness and missing his family, especially his children. GP Muthu emotionally requested permission to leave several times before the production finally allowed it. His exit saddened fans but highlighted his strong family values.

Jovika Vijaykumar

Jovika Vijaykumar is an Indian actress, model, and social media influencer who gained widespread recognition as a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7. She is the daughter of popular Tamil actress Vanitha Vijayakumar, who also participated in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3. Jovika has been appreciated for her poised and mature behavior despite being one of the youngest contestants in the house. Jovika was born into a film family, with strong connections in the Tamil film industry. She is the granddaughter of veteran actors Vijayakumar and Malathi. Beyond her Bigg Boss stint, Jovika is known for her acting and dancing skills and is projected to carve a niche in the Tamil entertainment industry.

Amudhavanan

Amudhavanan is a Tamil television actor, mimicry performer, comedian, and dancer known predominantly for his work in the Tamil entertainment industry. He is especially recognized for his performances in the popular comedy reality show "Kalakka Povathu Yaaru," judged by actors Pandiarajan and Uma Riyaz. Amudhavanan made his film debut with a role in the Bala-directed Tamil movie "Tharai Thappattai" and also acted in supporting roles in films like "Billa Pandi." He entered Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 as the fifteenth contestant and quickly became popular for his unique comic style and engaging personality. Host Kamal Haasan has publicly appreciated Amudhavanan on multiple occasions for his performances during the show. Amudhavanan won the coveted "Ticket to Finale" task, earning a golden pass to the grand finale. He developed notable bonds and sometimes rivalries with other housemates, including a heated fight with Azeem.

Shivin Ganesan

Shivin Ganesan, also known as Shivin Ganesh, is a proud trans woman who gained widespread attention as a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6. She moved to Singapore to pursue her career and found independence there. Despite challenges, Shivin decided to return to India to face social challenges related to her gender identity, intending to prove that gender should only matter in intimate relationships, not in society at large. Shivin is a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ community and made history as the first transgender contestant finalist on Bigg Boss Tamil. She finished as the second runner-up in the season. She has won titles such as Miss Trans Star India (2021) and Miss Tamizhagam (2022). Post Bigg Boss, Shivin ventured into acting, making her debut in the Tamil film "Mangai" (2024). She is also set to appear in the upcoming web series "Om Kali Jai Kali," starring actor Vimal. Shivin started her career as a model in 2019 and rose to mainstream fame through her Bigg Boss Tamil journey.

Vikraman

Vikraman Radhakrishnan is an Indian actor, journalist, and former politician who gained popularity as a contestant and the 1st runner-up of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6. Born on August 24, 1988, Vikraman started his career in television as a host for the talk show "Nadanthathu Enna? Kutramum Pinnaniyum" in 2016. He later acted in TV serials such as "EMI-Thavanai Murai Vazhkai" and "Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa." Vikraman was also involved in politics as a spokesperson for the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party from 2020 to 2022. After Bigg Boss, he tied the knot with Preethi Karikalan, an associate film director, in a private ceremony in 2024. He is also set to make his Tamil film hero debut. Despite some controversies, Vikraman is celebrated for raising intellectual and social awareness during his time on the reality show, making a lasting impact on viewers.

Azeem

Mohamed Azeem, widely known as Azeem, is a prominent Tamil television actor who won Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 in 2023. Born on December 15, 1990, he began his career as a TV anchor on Sun Music in 2011 and made his acting debut in the Tamil serial "Maya" in 2012. He gained fame through several popular serials including "Priyamanaval," "Pagal Nilavu," and "Kadaikutty Singam." In Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6, Azeem was known for his strong presence, competitive nature, and emotional moments. Throughout the season, he was involved in several intense fights and also formed close bonds with other contestants like ADK, Manikandan, and Kathiravan. Despite controversies around his behavior, he emerged as the winner, taking home the trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakhs and a car. His win was notable for the intense competition he faced from runner-up Vikraman and second runner-up Shivin Ganesan, who is the show's first transgender finalist. Azeem has since been making his debut in Tamil cinema as a lead actor.