Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9: Kani Thiru, Kongu Manjunathan, and ‘Watermelon Star’ Diwakar are rumored to join Vijay Sethupathi’s show.
The ninth season of Bigg Boss Tamil is on the anvil, and the buzz is as tremendous as ever. The drama, emotionally charged, and competitive reality show remains among the most-watched Tamil television programs. The 2015 edition is an eclectic collection of celebrities of all walks of life, ensuring that the entertainment will be better than ever.
Although the official list of contestants has not been announced yet, the speculation about some well-known names has already swept social media. People are excited to watch such faces as Kani Thiru, Kongu Manjunathan, and Watermelon Star Diwakar in the Bigg Boss Tamil house. With Vijay Sethupathi back as the host, anticipation is high for the new season.
We should take a more in-depth look at what we know about these so-called contestants and why they can make this season one of the most discussed versions of Bigg Boss Tamil.
The new season of the reality show, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9, has been announced to be offering new energy, new set design, and more surprises. The production team is working on uniting contestants across a wide range of disciplines – entertainment and social media, entrepreneurship, and speaking.
Vijay Sethupathi, who replaced Kamal Haasan as a host last season, is poised to delight audiences with his innate wit and relaxed mannerism. His down-to-earth character adds a new flavor to the show and leaves the housemates both at ease and challenged simultaneously.
The creators have been insinuating that this season will feature individuality, emotional intelligence, and genuine human relationships over scripted drama. This alone makes fans wonder who is to join the game.
One of the most hyped rumored contestants this year is Kani Thiru. As a balanced personality with a calm attitude, Kani became a celebrity thanks to reality television. On screen and off-screen, she is admired as talented, smart, and graceful.
Kani has a family background with a strong background in the movie industry. Her composed personality and reasonable attitude might give her a good chance in the house of Bigg Boss Tamil. She does not lose her temper very easily, which may also be to her advantage in a house where scenes are a daily occurrence.
#பிக்பாஸ் இல்லத்தில்.. #KaniThiru 😍
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Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 is another name that is floating around, and the name of the show is Kongu Manjunathan. He is reputed to be rude in communication and commanding. His experience as a speaker and a businessman is what makes him break the typical pattern of actors and influencers that come to the show.
Kongu Manjunathan has the potential to apply intellect and strategy in the Bigg Boss Tamil house. His considerate nature of speech is also capable of enabling him to establish good partnerships and avoid unnecessary theatrics. But in such a setting where people are plunged into their passions, being too composed may give the impression that one is being cold-blooded at times, something that he will have to work on.
Kongu may also turn out to be a dark horse in the season, so long as he is playing his cards well. His rational thinking can assist him in solving mind games and earning the admiration of fellow contestants and the audience.
#பிக்பாஸ் இல்லத்தில்.. #WatermelonStar 😎
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The internet has seen a social media sensation in social media star Diwakar, aka the Watermelon Star, with his infectious videos and humorous personality. His humor, energy, and spontaneity have earned him a fan favorite on the internet, and now, fans are ready to see him emulate the same for Bigg Boss Tamil.
Should Diwakar come into the house, he can confidently have the season of a comedian. His funny nature can make people laugh, and he is carefree and will add light tones to the show. Every season of Bigg Boss Tamil has at least one contestant who uplifts the atmosphere in case of tension among the other contestants – Diwakar might be such a person.
Nevertheless, humor may be misinterpreted within the house of the Bigg Boss. Whether Diwakar can be able to retain his fun side when dealing with pressure, tasks, and conflicts will be a real test. Provided he can balance that, he can go a long way in the game.
Other names that are said to be joining the list of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 include a few others- Kani Thiru, Kongu Manjunathan, and Diwakar. These are TV actors, models, social media bloggers, and even film writers. The official list will be announced at the grand launch, but the initial buzz has already generated colossal publicity.
A host is a very significant part of the success of any season of the Bigg Boss, and the performance of Vijay Sethupathi is one of the greatest attractions of this season. Being a successful politician with his unobtrusive sense of humour, relaxed authority, and warm demeanour, Vijay Sethupathi has taken just a few days to secure his Bigg Boss audience.
He is a person with his own energy that is not only serious but sympathetic. His words tend to make a balance when the contestants lose control. According to fans, he will keep bringing that emotional layer and grounded charisma that make Bigg Boss Tamil a unique version of the series, compared to other regional versions of the show.
Bigg Boss Tamil season 9 will be the ride of emotions, friends, and betrayals. Each year, the show is experimenting with new forms and themes, and this year, there is a sense that there is more emphasis on real human behavior as opposed to over-the-top drama.
These are the things the fans will be looking forward to:
Fun personality conflicts: There will be no gentle opinions and passionless arguments with different contestants.
Personal narratives: The show tends to place emphasis on personal experiences, and this season will not be an exception.
Tactical play: Cunning strategic maneuvers can be looked forward to by the audiences through the participation of such contestants as Kongu Manjunathan.
Light moments: With funny characters such as Diwakar, one will have a lot of laughs as well.
Good representation of strong women: The contestants, such as Kani Thiru, are bound to bring in substance and leadership in the house.
The specialties of Kani Thiru, Kongu Manjunathan, and Diwakar are that they are not similar to each other.
Kani Thiru is a symbol of serenity, adulthood, and emotional resilience.
Kongu Manjunathan is the advocate of logic, strategy, and understandable communication.
Diwakar is full of humour and unpredictability and is fun-loving.
The Bigg Boss’ house is erratic. Each competitor, regardless of his/her power, has his/her obstacles.
Dealing with stress: It is mentally tiring to be monitored all the time.
Forming alliances: It is important to pick the right people to have your trust.
Popular opinion: Millions of audience members evaluate every action.
Remaining true to oneself: Faking someone one isn’t is a long-term strategy that never works.
Provided that such contestants are able to remain faithful to themselves and play smart, they might be a big success among the fans.
The rumored contestant list is still being kept up in anticipation of the Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9, as the countdown to it commences. The combination of the personalities, such as Kani Thiru, Kongu Manjunathan, and the Watermelon Star of Diwakar, is sure to bring a refreshing new change in the house.
Having Vijay Sethupathi as the host again and the creative team of the show interested in a more serious, more emotional story, this season may establish new standards in Tamil reality TV.
