'Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9' declared Divya Ganesh as the winner of the show. However, a heartfelt moment from the grand finale is grabbing the limelight.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 is hogging the limelight because of its grand finale. It was wildcard contestant, Divya Ganesh, who emerged as the winner of the show. Host, Vijay Sethupathi handed over the coveted trophy to Divya. She gave a tough fight to the first runner-up, Sabari. For the unversed, Aurora Sinclair, Sabarinathan (Sabari), Vikkals Vikram, and Divya Ganesh made it to the finale. While many special moments were captured during the grand finale episode, a heartfelt moment between Sabari and Divya stole the spotlight.
Sabari joined the Bigg Boss Tamil 9 house as a contestant and has been entertaining the audience since day one. However, Divya joined the house mid-season and made her place in the hearts of the audience through her smart gameplay. During the grand finale, the tough fight between Sabari and Divya kept the audience glued to the screen. It was Divya who was declared the winner by the host, Vijay Sethupathi. However, when she hugged the first runner-up, Sabari, after emerging as the winner, it was all things adorable.
While fans were rooting for their favourite contestant to win Bigg Boss Tamil 9, Divya was leading the voting trends. The trends indicated Divya’s victory in the show. She took home a whopping amount along with the coveted trophy. According to a Filmibeat report, Divya received Rs. 50 lakhs as prize money.
Divya Ganesh is making headlines after her win on the show, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9. She was the fourth captain of the house. Recently, her emotional moment on the show grabbed a lot of attention. For the unversed, just before the grand finale, the finalists took a trip down memory lane. A surprise video made by 'Bigg Boss' made Divya emotional. The clip featured her happiest moments, intense conflicts, heartfelt friendships, and emotional breakdowns on the show. It also showed how Divya evolved as a person when she was locked inside the house. She broke down in tears when 'Bigg Boss' said, "You win my heart".
Before entering the house, Divya was already a star. In 2015, Divya made her acting debut with the Tamil serial, Keladi Kanmani. She appeared in many Tamil serials, including Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and Lakshmi Vandhachu and received widespread acclaim for her performances in the serials, Sumangali, Baakiyalakshmi, and Chellamma. Later, in 2019, she made her Telugu TV debut with the serial, Bhagyarekha.
Sabari gave a tough fight to Divya. However, he lost the trophy to her. According to a report by Filmibeat, the first runner-up charged Rs. 20,000 every day for his participation in Bigg Boss Tamil 9. His weekly salary was reportedly Rs. 1.4 lakhs, and his total earnings from the show are around Rs. 21 lakh. Sabari rose to fame with the show, Bigg Boss Tamil 9. Before entering the house, he worked as an actor in both Tamil TV and film. It was his role in the TV series, Thiruvalluvar Consultancy Services, which made him a household name. Later, he received widespread recognition for his role as 'Sakthivel' in the TV series, Ponni.
The grand finale of Bigg Boss Tamil 9 aired on January 18, 2026. The show premiered on October 5, 2026. The show began with 20 contestants, and later four contestants joined as the wild card entrants. This season ended with Aurora Sinclair as the fourth finalist, followed by the third runner-up, Vikram.
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