Overview
- Host Vijay Sethupathi announced Divya Ganesan as the Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 champion, awarding the trophy, a ₹50 lakh cash prize, and a car.
- Sabarinathan finished as runner-up, with Vikkals Vikram and Aurora Sinclair placed next, making Divya the show’s second wildcard winner.
- The Tamil grand finale aired January 18 from 6 pm on Star Vijay and streamed on JioHotstar after a 15‑week season.
- A week before the finale, contestant Gana Vinoth exited with an ₹18 lakh cash box, though reports of the winner’s payout confirm a full ₹50 lakh.
- Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 also held its finale with six finalists and a ₹50 lakh prize, as fan polls favored Gilli Nata without an official winner declared in the coverage.