Here are a few snapshots from the emotional episode. 
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In pictures: Tharshan leaves the Bigg Boss Tamil house while fellow housemates stand frozen in shock

"Who do you think will win the Bigg Boss 3 title?" This is a question that every housemate is asked at one time or the other. Right from the beginning, there was one name that was mentioned by almost everyone (except, of course, Vanitha) — Tharshan. However, Vijay TV has taken the tagline of the show — Expect the Unexpected — quite seriously, and this week's eviction card bore the name of the crowd favourite from Sri Lanka.

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Tharshan's eviction has come as quite a shock for fans, and Tharshan has been trending on social media since the eviction.
The totally unexpected eviction has not gone down well with  his fans who are accusing Vijay TV of being a sellout and are questioning the integrity of the show.
Most of the housemates stand frozen in shock.
Mugen is devastated at the verdict.
The contestants are inconsolable as Tharshan takes one last selfie.
Tharshan bids one last good bye to the housemates, who will all be battling it out for the title in the finals.
The door opens. And it's time for Tharshan to walk out. The silence is deafening.
Tharshan joins Kamal on the stage to a big uproar from the audience.
Tharshan shares his thoughts and emphasizes that it’s a phenomenal opportunity that any aspiring actor could ask for. He meets the fellow housemates from the stage and wishes them well.
Kamal wishes Tharshan goodluck, and sends him off.
The audience give Tharshan a fitting send-off.

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