Bigg Boss 5 is the fifth season of the Tamil-Indian reality series of Bigg Boss. The show premiered on 3 October 2021 on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar with Kamal Haasan as the host for the fifth time. Nippon Paint was the main sponsor for the fifth season. Ramya Krishnan as appeared as a guest host for a week.
The grand finale took place on 16 January 2022. Raju Jeyamohan emerged as the winner, while Priyanka Deshpande emerged as the runner up of the season.
Niroop Nandakumar, Thamarai Selvi, Abhinay Vaddi and Suruthi Periyasamy returned as contestants in Bigg Boss Ultimate.
Production
Eye logo This season, the logo is pink eye with a pupil that represents blue eyes with small stars, surrounded by a gold outline of the eye.
Bigg Boss house Changes to other parts of the house were also visible compared to the last season. Instead of last season's aesthetic theme background with contrast sparkling colors, this season's theme mainly keeps up natural colors and followed the theme of "Nature".
Teaser On 4 September 2021, incorporating a paradigm shift in a Tamil wedding scene and co-relating it with the Bigg Boss house. Two more promotional teasers were released in September 2021, featuring different commentaries from Kamal Haasan.
Audience On set for the weekend episodes after the ease of COVID-19 restrictions in Tamil Nadu.
Housemate status
Sr.Housemates1 Raju Day 1 Day 105 2 Priyanka Day 1 Day 105 3 Pavni Day 1 Day 1054AmirDay 51Day 1053rd Runner-up5NiroopDay 1Day 1056 Thamarai Day 1 Day 987 Ciby Day 1 Day 958 Sanjeev Day 53 Day 919 Varun Day 1 Day 8410 Akshara Day 1Day 8411 Abhinay Day 1 Day 7712 Imman Day 1 Day 7013Abishek Day 1 Day 21 Day 48 Day 6314Iykki Day 1 Day 5615 Isaivani Day 1 Day 4916 Mathumitha Day 1 Day 4217 Suruthi Day 1 Day 3518 Chinnaponnu Day 1Day 2819Nadia Day 1Day 1420 Namitha Day 1 Day 6
Housemates The list of housemates in the order of entering the house:
Original contestants Isaivani, a Gaana and folk artist Raju Jeyamohan, an actor known for his role in Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma and the television series Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Season 2. Mathumitha Raghunathan Abishek Raaja, a narrator, YouTuber and actor. Namitha Marimuthu Priyanka Deshpande, an anchor, known for her presence in Vijay TV and her comedy humor. Abhinay Vaddi, the grandson of Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, an actor, appeared in the films Ramanujan (2014) and Chennai 600028 II (2016). Pavni Reddy, an actress, known for acting in soap operas such as Rettai Vaal Kuruvi, Chinna Thambi, and Rasaathi. Chinnaponnu, a folk singer, who is known for singing many folk songs. Nadia Chang Imman Annachi, a stand-up comedian, host of famous kid's show and actor known for his appearance in films such as Goli Soda (2014) and Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014). Suruthi Periyasamy, a runway model and actress. Akshara Reddy Iykki Berry Thamarai Selvi Ciby Bhuvana Chandran, an actor known for his roles in films like Vanjagar Ulagam (2018) and Master (2021). Niroop Nandakumar Varun, an actor known for acting in the movie Thalaivaa.
Wildcard contestants Amir Sanjeev Venkat, a television and film actor known for acting in the television series such as Kanmani and Thirumathi Selvam, and in the film Master (2021).
Twists
The show routinely features tasks as part of the gameplay, following are few of the tasks:
Power Medal task In the third week (Day 16), housemates were given a task to steal 5 medals all representing the five basic elements in the world. The 5 housemates who manage to steal the medals win a super power to save themselves from eviction in the future and topple captaincy. However, the power can only be used once and is only available until week 10. ElementsOriginal holder of medalStole byCurrent medal holderStatus of medalPower WeekValidity of medal The five power medalsFireIsaivaniNoneIsaivaniUsedWeek 4LandPriyankaNiroopUsedWeek 5Sky Pavni None PavniUsedWeek 6AirThamaraiSuruthiUnusedN/AWaterVarunNoneVarunUsedWeek 7
Notes: Mathumitha captured the Land Power Medal initially, transferring it to the later Original Holder of the Medal, Priyanka. As Priyanka stored it behind the House's refrigerator, her friend Niroop caught hold of the Medal afterwards. Ciby took the Air Power Medal at first, in front of Thamarai and Varun and later gave it to Thamarai to save herself from the nominations. However, the Medal was later stolen by Suruthi but it was destroyed before its power week as Suruthi was eliminated before the Power of Medals started. Pavni, Suruthi and Abhinay joined hands to take a Medal and later, Pavni caught hold of the Sky Power Medal. Isaivani attained the Fire Power Medal with the help of her friends, Iykki and Ciby. Raju, Akshara, Varun and Imman planned to take a Medal and later, Varun grabbed the Water Power Medal in the Garden Area.
Weekly summary
Week 1EntrancesAbhinay, Abishek, Akshara, Ciby, Chinnaponnu, Imman, Iykki, Isaivani, Mathumitha, Nadia, Namitha, Niroop, Pavni, Priyanka, Raju, Suruthi, Thamarai, and Varun entered the House on Day 1. DaysDay 1–7TwistNoneNominationsCaptaincy TaskLuxury Budget TaskOru Kathai Sollatuma: Housemates of the Bigg Boss House shared their past life, their sorrows, strengths, and how they achieved their dreams, with the other housemates. The other housemates have to paste a heart, like, or a dislike sticker if the housemate's story was relatable, inspirational, or non-inspirational. PunishmentsNoneHouse CaptainExitsNamitha Marimuthu Walked out of the house due to medical issues on Day 6. Week 2Entrances None DaysDay 8–14Twist During the Week 2 nomination process, any housemate who received at least one vote from inmates was nominated for the Week 2 eviction process.NominationsAbhinay, Abishek, Akshara, Chinnaponnu, Ciby, Imman, Isaivani, Iykki, Nadia, Niroop, Mathumitha, Priyanka, Raju, Suruthi, and Varun were nominated for the Week 2 Eviction Process.Captaincy TaskAll the contestants will have a balloon in their backs, whenever the alarm bell goes of they need to get the balloon popper and pop one of the other housemate's balloons in order for them to be out, the final person with the balloon wins captaincy. Captaincy Task winner Thamarai Selvi Captaincy Task defeat The other housematesLuxury Budget TaskOru Kathai Sollatuma: (continuation) The remaining 10 housemates who are yet to convey their stories to the other housemates are given the chance to share their life stories with the other housemates from Day 8 to Day 12. 'Vijayadashami special drama taskAll the contestants are dressed up as certain characters and need to put on a drama play to celebrate the festival Vijayadashami.Punishments None House CaptainThamarai Selvi was the Week 2 House Captain and was hence, exempted from the nomination process.Safe contestantsIsaivani, Priyanka, Raju, Akshara, Imman, Ciby, Iykki, Niroop, Abhinay, Suruthi, Varun, Mathumitha, Chinnaponnu, and Abishek were saved from Week 2 Elimination Process on Day 13 & 14.ExitsNadia Chang was evicted from the Bigg Boss House on Day 14 after receiving the fewest votes. Week 3Entrances None DaysDay 15–21Twist Isaivani, Niroop, Pavni, Thamarai, and Varun manage to steal a medal and were awarded major powers in the game.NominationsAbhinay, Abishek, Akshara, Chinnaponnu, Isaivani, Iykki, Pavni, Priyanka, and Thamarai were nominated for the Week 3 Eviction Process.Captaincy TaskEnna Feeling'u: The four best performers of the week Ciby, Isaivani, Raju, Imman, and Pavni were told to stand on a platform and try to avoid reacting to the co-contestants putting on skits and jokes in front of them. The housemate who stood the longest without showing or changing his/her reaction wins the task. As Ciby stood the longest, he won the Captaincy Task and became the House Captain of Week 3. Captaincy Task winner Ciby Captaincy Task defeat Imman, Pavni, Raju and IsaivaniLuxury Budget Task Pancha Thandhiram: There are 5 medals in the outdoors, the person who takes the medal in a secretive way will be saved from the elimination list. Isavani steals the Fire coin, Niroop steals the Land coin, Pavni steals the Sky coin, Thamarai steals the Air coin and Varun steals the Water coin.PunishmentsNiroop, Priyanka, and Suruthi was in jail by Ciby the house captain for this week. House CaptainCiby Bhuvana Chandran was the Week 3 House Captain and was hence, exempted from the nomination process.Safe contestantsPriyanka, Pavni, Akshara, Isaivani, Abhinay, Thamarai, Iykki, and Chinnaponnu were saved from Week 3 Elimination Process on Day 20 & 21.Exits Abishek Raaja was evicted from the Bigg Boss House on Day 21 after receiving the fewest votes. Week 4Entrances None DaysDay 22–28Twist The fire medal was the powerful medal of Week 4, and the owner of the medal Isaivani had full control of the kitchen and dining area.Nominations Abhinay, Akshara, Chinnaponnu, Imman, Isaivani, Pavni, Priyanka, Suruthi, and Varun were nominated for the Week 4 Eviction Process.Captaincy TaskAll housemates sit at the dining table and need to point at a housemate but say another housemate's name. The last housemate remaining wins captaincy. Winner Mathumitha Defeat The other housematesLuxury Budget TaskGraamam vs Nagaram (Village vs City): The contestants have been split into two teams representing village and city, where Akshara and Niroop are the team captains, respectively. As Isaivani is the holder of the Fire Coin she is the adjudicator for the task.PunishmentsAfter being chosen as the worst performer and Abhinay, Mathumitha, Pavni, and Varun must sit outside and keep the fire on until morning without sleeping. House CaptainMathumitha Raghunathan was the Week 4 House Captain and was hence, exempted from the nomination process.Safe contestantsPriyanka, Pavni, Akshara, Imman, Isaivani, Suruthi, Abhinay, and Varun were saved from Week 4 Elimination Process on Day 27 & 28.Exits Chinnaponnu Kumar was evicted from the Bigg Boss House on Day 28 after receiving the fewest votes. Week 5EntrancesNone DaysDay 29–35TwistAir medal was permanently destroyed The earth medal was the powerful medal of Week 5, and the owner of the medal Niroop had full control over the bedroom area.Nominations Abhinay, Akshara, Ciby, Isaivani, Iykki, Mathumitha, Niroop, Pavni, and Suruthi were nominated for the Week 5 Eviction Process.Captaincy Task Best performer from previous week luxury budget task, Ciby, and Raju play cup mukkiyam bigile task. The task is to play soccer using a gym ball and score more goals. Ciby won the task with 3-0 goals. Varun used a coin for himself to change the captain. Winner Ciby. Varun swapped the captaincy using WATER power medal Defeat RajuLuxury Budget TaskCinema Cinema: Each housemate was given different characters from famous iconic Kollywood movies and was asked to stage perform those characters and also live like that.PunishmentsNone House Captain Varun Kamal was the Week 5 House Captain and was hence, exempted from the nomination process.Safe contestantsAkshara, Ciby, Pavni, Iykki, Niroop, Abhinay, Isaivani, and Mathumitha were saved from Week 5 Elimination Process on Day 34 & 35.ExitsSuruthi Periyasamy was evicted from the Bigg Boss House on Day 35 after receiving the fewest votes. Week 6EntrancesNone DaysDay 36–42TwistThe sky medal was the powerful medal of Week 6, and the owner of the medal Pavni had full control over the living room area.NominationsAbhinay, Akshara, Ciby, Imman, Mathumitha, Pavni, and Raju were nominated for the Week 6 Eviction Process.Captaincy TaskNeeum bommai Naanum bommai theriyum unmai: All the housemates were asked to run to a tent by picking a doll which had names of housemates. The last to go into will not be exempted but the name of the housemate in the doll will be exempted from captaincy.Captaincy Task Results Winner: Abhinay