Kamal shoots for Bigg Boss 7 Tamil promo

According to a reliable source connected to the show, the first promo for BiggBoss 7 Tamil, a reality show, was filmed yesterday, featuring Kamal Haasan. The source mentioned that although the plan is to commence the show in August, the promo was shot in advance due to the actor's numerous upcoming commitments that will require him to be away from the city. There were speculations that following the tremendous success of the film Vikram, Kamal Haasan had increased his salary, leading to discussions between Banijay, the production house, and Mahendran (formerly associated with Star Vijay and now the actor's assistant) to negotiate an appropriate amount. However, with the actor having completed the promo shoot, it indicates that all matters have been resolved. According to the source, the exact start date of the show has not been determined yet. Historically, the last three seasons of the show began in October each year. However, this time, the channel intends to start the show earlier. This decision is motivated by the fact that Star Vijay has surpassed Sun TV in urban areas of Tamil Nadu for the first time, and the channel aims to solidify its position. As a result, the idea to move BiggBoss to the last week of August has emerged. In the previous three seasons, the show was launched in June and concluded in October. These seasons achieved the highest TRP ratings. However, there are a few factors influencing the decision to shift the start date. Firstly, in October 2023, the ICC World Cup Cricket ODI is scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 9. The tournament's first match will be held in Chennai, featuring a match between India and the five-time winners, Australia. Additionally, Kamal, the host of the show, is planning to dedicate more time to his political party work and prepare for the upcoming Parliament elections, starting from October onwards. According to sources, multiple individuals were spotted during the auditions for a certain event. These individuals include VJ Mubashir Muba, Erode Mahesh, Kannika Snehan, DJ Black, Uma Riaz Khan, Bhavana (Sun TV sports show anchor), Makapa Anand (Vijay TV comedy show host), Rekha Nair, and KPY Sarath. There have been speculations about the participation of Avudiappan, Comedian TSK (Trichy Saravana Kumar), Singer Soundarya Bala Nandakumar, VJ Jaqueline, Grace Karunas or her husband Karunas (an actor), Model Shalu Shammu (an actress), Shakeela's daughter Mila, VJ Parvathi, Actress and YouTuber Roja Sri, Comali Actress Anandhi, Kadaram Kondan Hero Actor Abi Haasan (son of Nassar), Karun Raman (Fashion Choreographer/Celebrity Stylist), VJ Laya Dharmaraj (YouTuber and Actress), Actress Sanjana Singh, Gopinath Ravi (Model and friend of previous season winner Azeem), Lollu Sabha Swaminathan (Actor), James Vasanthan, VJ Kavi Priya Manokaran from Sri Lanka, and Actor Marimuthu. Typically, a film actress is brought in to add glamour. Previous contestants like Namitha, Oviya, Yashika Anand, and Aishwarya Dutta have performed well in the house. There are reports suggesting that Raai Laxmi, known for her bikini appearances, is in talks with the show managers. A report mentions that discussions are underway with senior actress Ambika. Raai Laxmi had previously expressed her inability to spend 100 days locked up in a house. Another potential candidate is Vichitra, who has recently made a comeback in Tamil television. Mumtaj was a contestant in a previous season. Rekha Nair has declined the offer, and Vijay TV has announced a new show with MaPaKa Anand, so he might also withdraw from consideration. According to sources, Kamal has dedicated three hours every Saturday for the weekend episode and a full day for shooting the finale. A team of 20 members has been chosen to gather the necessary clips from the 24x7 show, which Kamal will review. Based on this, he will film the questions and comments. Kamal will personally curate the list of books that will be showcased on the show. Numerous publishing houses are sending books they wish to feature, and when these books are highlighted on the show, many authors and publishing houses experience a resurgence. Several books have undergone reprints, and authors have received new opportunities. This unique feature is exclusive to the Tamil season and was introduced by Kamal, who is known for his avid reading habits.