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Best known as Kaveri from Vijay TV's Mahanadhi. She has also appeared in films including Pannikutty, Pathu Thala and The Road. She comes in to Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 with one of the stronger existing TV fan bases and an image built around emotional, performance-oriented roles.
A film actor known for Naan Mahaan Alla, Nenjil Thunivirunthal and Vezham. Unlike contestants whose popularity is primarily from television or social media, Shathiga brings a film-actor background into the house.
A Germany-based social-media creator and aspiring actor, with a sizeable Instagram presence under the handle muna_runa_. His international exposure and influencer background make him one of the more digitally driven contestants this season.
A model and actor who reportedly spent nearly a decade working in the corporate world before moving into modelling and acting. He won his spot through the launch-night audience vote against film critic/YouTuber Prashanth Rangaswamy
An interesting multi-hyphenate: former actor, professional bridal makeup artist, entrepreneur and social-media creator. She started performing very young, has acted in films and later built a successful makeup business and digital presence. She is also married to influencer Shri Vishnu and they have three children.
A model-turned-actor who won Miss Bangalore 2021 and later moved into Tamil television and digital entertainment. Her pageant/model background makes her one of the more glamour-oriented contestants in the lineup.
A Tamil TV actor and dancer known for serials including Kayal, Aniyathipraavu and Magale En Marumagale, where he played the male lead Chinnathambi. His Bigg Boss entry has an extra hook: he competed against his own sister Akshitha Ashok during the launch, and the audience chose Avinash while Akshitha was eliminated.
One of the three contestants selected through Bigg Boss The Common Man, Vijay TV's special pre-show audition process. She was selected from thousands of applicants and is entering without the conventional celebrity/TV background of most of the housemates.
9. Jason Kaushi — Common Man
Another Common Man finalist who made it into the house. His background is particularly unusual: visual communication, acting and Taekwondo. He therefore comes in with a combination of creative and physical-performance skills rather than an established entertainment career.
A familiar face to viewers of the Sharma Mind Voice YouTube channel, where her candid speech and humour helped her gain attention. She came through the Common Man selection process and represents the more grassroots, relatable side of this season's casting.
Real name Lingeswaran, he is a comedy actor who became particularly recognisable through Kana Kaanum Kaalangal. He has subsequently worked in Tamil cinema and television, including with major film stars. His biggest obvious weapon in the house is comic timing and an energetic personality.
TV actor and writer, best known for Thendral Vandhu Ennai Thodum. He has built a following through television and is now moving from scripted family drama into an environment where his off-screen personality will be under constant observation.
A film and television actress who made her cinema debut as the female lead in Siddhu +2 opposite Shanthanu Bhagyaraj. She has worked across Tamil and Telugu cinema, giving her considerably more film experience than many of the TV-heavy contestants.
A fashion model and lifestyle/social-media influencer, bringing another distinctly digital personality into the house. Her casting is part of the season's noticeable push towards contestants who already have an online following.
Probably one of the most recognisable TV names this season. He became hugely popular as Kathir in Pandian Stores and has also worked in films including Vadhandhi and Kumaara Sambavam, besides anchoring. His interesting Bigg Boss question is whether the calm, composed image associated with Kathir survives an unscripted environment.
A genuinely multi-faceted entertainment personality — actor, music composer, TV host and dancer. He participated in Jodi Number One Season 1 and Maanada Mayilada, reaching the latter's finale, before taking on acting roles including the lead in Nanjupuram.
An actor and social-media creator who gained attention through the web series Resort. She represents the newer digital-entertainment generation, combining acting with an influencer identity.
The Cooku With Comali entertainer. Ansar's strengths are comedy, mimicry, spontaneous interactions and an energetic personality. He previously gained recognition through Kalakka Povathu Yaaru and KPY Champions before becoming a familiar face through Cooku With Comali.
A young actor known for the JioHotstar coming-of-age sports series Nadu Center, where he played Kaali Das Rajendran. He is one of the younger acting faces in the house and enters Bigg Boss with the opportunity to establish himself beyond a scripted role.