Kamal Haasan suddenly quits 'Bigg Boss Tamil'! Reveals the reason
A shockwave has reverberated through the Tamil entertainment industry as veteran actor and beloved host, Kamal Haasan, announced his departure from the highly-popular reality show, Bigg Boss Tamil. The news, shared on X/Twitter on Tuesday, left fans heartbroken. The iconic actor, who has been synonymous with the show since its inception seven years ago, revealed that his decision was necessitated by pre-existing film commitments.
'I will be taking a small break from our journey...'
In an official statement, Haasan said, "With a heavy heart, I wish to inform you that I will be taking a small break from our journey that began seven years ago. Due to prior cinematic commitments, I'm unable to host the upcoming season of Bigg Boss Tamil." The actor, who was last seen in Shankar's Indian 2, is currently working on Mani Ratnam's Thug Life and is expected to begin shooting for Indian's third installment soon.
Haasan expressed gratitude to viewers for their support
Haasan expressed his gratitude to the viewers for their unwavering support throughout his tenure as host. He said, "I have been privileged to reach you in your homes. You have showered me with your love and affection, for which you have my everlasting gratitude." Reflecting on his personal growth as a host, he added, "Personally, being your host has been an enriching association, where I have honestly shared my learnings. I will always be grateful for this learning experience."
Take a look at Haasan's announcement post here
Haasan's replacement is yet to be announced
The announcement of Haasan's replacement as the show's host is eagerly awaited. Speculations suggest that Silambarasan TR, who previously hosted Bigg Boss Ultimate in Haasan's absence, or Ramya Krishnan, who stepped in during the fifth season when Haasan was down with COVID-19, might take over. However, an official confirmation is yet to be made. To recall, the franchise first premiered in 2017 with its inaugural season.
