Mumbai: A week ago, Kamal Haasan shocked fans by announcing that he will take a break from hosting the hit reality show ‘Bigg Boss Tamil’. This unexpected news immediately fuelled speculations about who could be the next host. Many big names have been rumoured including Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, Suriya, Ramya Krishnan and Prakash Raj. There is even a buzz that Vijay TV might introduce an absolutely unexpected host. As viewers eagerly await the official announcement, one unexpected name has caught everyone’s attention: Thalapathy Vijay. The latest buzz suggests that Vijay is being seen as a contender to host the show. Vijay, with his huge fan following and wide respect, has a strong personality. Like Salman Khan in the Hindi version and Kiccha Sudeep in the Kannada version, Thalapathy has the charisma and connect with the audience that could take the show to new heights. ‘Bigg Boss Tamil’ became a platform for Kamal Haasan to express his political views after he founded Makkal Needhi Maiam. Similarly, hosting the show could prove to be a strategic move for Vijay, who is rumoured to be eyeing the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Reality check
However, reports suggest that Vijay is not actually in the race. Instead, Vijay Sethupathi is the prime contender to replace Kamal Haasan in The Contender. The rumours of Thalapathy Vijay hosting the show stemmed from an erroneous reporting report that omitted Vijay Sethupathi’s last name, leading to widespread confusion. The reality show is expected to launch in September, with the search for the next host still on. Meanwhile, the makers of Vijay’s upcoming film ‘GOAT’ are preparing for the trailer launch, with an official announcement expected later this evening.
