Bigg Boss Tamil 8: Vijay Sethupathi To Replace Kamal Haasan As Host?

Bigg Boss Tamil 8: Veteran actor Kamal Haasan recently announced that he will take a temporary break from hosting the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil. Now, it seems like the makers have finally found his replacement.

Vijay Sethupathi to host Bigg Boss Tamil 8?

According to reports, Vijay Sethupathi might step into the shoes of Kamal Haasan as the host of the reality show. Haasan has hosted the show since season 1 in 2017. However, he has stepped away from season 8, making space for someone else to step in.

Kamal Haasan announces his exit as host of Bigg Boss Tamil

The Kalki 2898 AD actor, who had hosted the show for 7 years, took to social media to share the official statement announcing his exit. He wrote, “With a heavy heart, I wish to inform you that I will be taking a small break from our journey that began 7 years go. Due to prior cinematic commitments, I am unable to host the upcoming season of Bigg Boss Tamil."

Kamal Haasan’s upcoming films

Kamal Haasan’s upcoming film Thug Life is one of the most anticipated pan-India projects. The film is directed by Mani Ratnam. Apart from Haasan, other cast members include Trisha, Ali Fazal, Aishwarya Lekshmi and Gautham Karthik. According to reports, the climax of the film will be shot in Serbia.

Haasan also Kalki 2898 AD part 2, in which he will be having an important part to play. In the first part of the film, he played the role of antagonist named Supreme Leader Yaskin. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani. Kalki 2898 AD has shattered box office records and has raked impressive numbers at the box office after June 27 release.

About Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi was recently seen in Maharaja. Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, the film also stars Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Divya Bharathi, Abhirami and Sachana Namidass among others.