​Bigg Boss Tamil: Here's what’s keeping the winners of previous seasons busy​

As Bigg Boss Tamil 8 approaches its grand finale on January 19, fans are eagerly awaiting to see which of the top five contestants—Soundariya, Raayan, Muthukumaran, VJ Vishal, or Pavithra Jannai—will lift the coveted trophy. With the charismatic Vijay Sethupathi as host, the excitement is palpable. While the focus is on the current season, here’s a look at what the winners of previous seasons are up to.

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Archana Ravichandran, the victor of Bigg Boss Tamil 7, has continued to make her mark in the Tamil entertainment industry. Known for her role in the hit serial Raja Rani 2, she has also been a part of popular reality shows like Morattu Single Season 2 and Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani. Venturing into films, Archana recently made her debut with Demonte Colony 2. The season’s runner-up, Manichandar, is a renowned choreographer from Chennai.

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Mohammed Azeem rose to fame through his performances in TV serials like Maya, Priyamanaval, and Pagal Nilavu. After winning Bigg Boss Tamil 6 and the ₹50 lakh prize, Azeem is set to make his silver screen debut in a film directed by Ananda Krishnan. The movie, inspired by a true story, marks an important milestone in Azeem’s career. The runner-up, Vikaraman, is now a noted actor and politician.

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Balaji Murugadoss, the runner-up of Bigg Boss Tamil 4, redeemed himself by winning the inaugural season of Bigg Boss Ultimate. A former supermodel, Balaji is focusing on his film career with projects like Naane Varuven, Nitham Oru Vaanam, and Surya 42.

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Season 5 winner Raju Jeyamohan has ventured into films, taking on a prominent role in Don, where he impressed audiences with his performance in a negative role. Raju has also appeared in popular reality shows like Bigg Boss Jodigal Season 2 and Start Music Season 3. He is currently exploring opportunities in cinema.

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Aari Arujunan, who won Bigg Boss Tamil 4, remains active in the film industry with projects like Ellam Mela Irukuravan Pathuppan, Aleka, and Bhagavan. Known for his authenticity and commitment, Aari has maintained his popularity among Tamil audiences.

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Malaysian actor and singer Mugen Rao emerged victorious in Bigg Boss Tamil 3 and went on to star in the movie Velan. Balancing his acting and music careers, Mugen continues to be a beloved figure in Tamil entertainment.

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Riythvika, celebrated for her stellar performances in Tamil cinema, won Bigg Boss Tamil 2. Post-show, she acted in Odavum Mudiyathu Oliyavaum Mudiyathu and is currently working on a biopic about MGR, the legendary actor-politician.

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Aarav Nafeez Kizer, the winner of the inaugural season, transitioned from modelling to acting. He starred in Market Raja MBBS and is working on films like Raja Bheema and Meendum Vaa Arugil Vaa. Aarav is also part of the much-anticipated film Vidaamuyarchi alongside Ajith Kumar.
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