Bigg Boss Ultimate Grand Premiere Highlights: Balaji Murugadoss, Vanitha And Others Enter The House!

The brand new version of Bigg Boss Tamil has been launched amid much fanfare. The show titled Bigg Boss Ultimate marks the return of former contestants of the previous seasons, who garnered hearts with their stints inside the house, however, had to pass through the exit door, unfortunately without bagging the coveted trophy.

The OTT version has commenced two weeks after Bigg Boss Tamil 5's grand finale. Well, 15 contestants have entered the madhouse on day 1 including Vanitha Vijaykumar, Niroop Nandakumar, Julie, Balaji Muruagdoss, Anitha Sampath, Abhirami Venkatachalam, Suresh Chakravarthy, Thadi Balaji, Thamarai Selvi, Anitha Sampath, Suja Varunee, Shariq Khan, Abhinay Vaddi, Suruthi Periyasamy and Snehan. Though reports were rife about one of the most celebrated contestants, Oviya's inclusion, she didn't join others, and her absence indeed disappointed her fans and general audiences. Though an official confirmation is awaited, reports suggest that she declined the offer just before the launch citing health reasons.

Bigg Boss Ultimate is being hosted by Kamal Haasan. The show will be streaming LIVE 24*7. The contestants will be inside the house for 45 days. A one-hour episode of the show will also be available on Disney+ Hotstar for audiences wanting to watch BB Ultimate's short version.

Here are the highlights of Bigg Boss Ultimate's Grand Premiere

09:08 PM: The host concludes the grand premiere episode of Bigg Boss Ultimate. Pronounces, 'I declare the game as open'

08:59 PM: Bigg Boss Season 1 fame Snehan is the fifteenth contestant of Bigg Boss Ultimate. He gets raw bananas from Kamal.

08: 56 PM: The host welcomes Suruthi Periyasamy to the grand premiere stage. Says she has no special plans or strategies for Bigg Boss Ultimate.

08:46 PM: Bigg Boss Tamil 5's Abhinay Vaddi enters the stage as the thirteenth contestant. Says he is back to win the title. Kamal gifts him a jar of ghee.

08:38 PM: Actor Riyaz Khan's son and Bigg Boss Tamil 2 fame Shariq Khan is the twelfth contestant of Bigg Boss Ultimate.

08:25 PM: Suresh Chakravarthy, known for his mind games in Bigg Boss Tamil 4 enters the stage as the eleventh contestant. The host gives him a small jar of salt. His fun-filled audiovisual wins hearts.

08:20 PM: Bigg Boss Tamil season 1 fame Suja Varunee is the tenth contestant of the show. Kamal gifts her a basket of garlic.

08:08 PM: Kamal welcomes Anitha Sampath to the stage. She is the ninth contestant of Bigg Boss Ultimate. The newsreader says she was nervous last season but has become confident with time. Kamal gives her a bottle of milk.

08:01 PM: Bigg Boss Telugu 4's runner up Balaji Murugadoss enters the stage. He shares that he has not planned anything for the show adding that he will try to control his temper. He and Anitha Sampath enthral the audience with their stellar dance performance.

07:54 PM: Live audiences ask questions to Kamal Haasan. The host says Bigg Boss Ultimate has been launched specially for the ardent fans of the show who are curious to know all the happenings inside the house. To another query of a fan, Kamal shares that the only film of his to release in 2022 will be Vikram.

07:41 PM: Thadi Balaji is the sixth contestant of Bigg Boss Ultimate. He says he will entertain the audience this time. Adds that he has controlled his anger issues after Kamal Haasan's advise. The host gives him a bunch of drumsticks.

07:32 PM: Thamarai Selvi, one of the most popular contestants of Bigg Boss Tamil 5 has entered the stage as the fifth contestant. Shares that she wants to win the show for her supporters. Gets a small sack of rice from Kamal.

O7:24 PM: Bigg Boss Tamil 3's Abhirami Venkatachalam enters the stage with a spectacular performance. The model turned actress reveals she has identified the reasons for the interruptions caused in her season adding that she doesn't want to share it on the stage. She gets a jar of turmeric powder from the host.

07:10 PM: Julie, one of the most controversial contestants of Bigg Boss Season 1 enters the stage as the third contender of Bigg Boss Ultimate. Says 'experience makes a man perfect'. The host gives her onions.

07:04 PM: Bigg Boss Tamil 4's Niroop Nandakumar is the second contestant on the show. He says he hasn't planned any strategies for the show. Kamal gives him a jar of pepper.

06: 47 PM: Vanitha sets the floor on fire with her performance with dance choreographer Sandy Master (also a contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil 3).

06:40 PM: Vanitha Vijaykumar is the first contestant on the show. The actress shares that Bigg Boss has changed her life. Adds that she wishes to become an inspiration to aspiring women. Kamal Haasan gifts her a jar of honey.

06:31 PM: Kamal Haasan launches the show. He says audiences' urge to watch the shows' longer version compelled the makers to come up with Bigg Boss Ultimate.