Archive · 1 Sep 2026
South Indian Bigg Boss Seasons Set for Simultaneous September 6 Premiere
Four versions of Bigg Boss from South India are starting on the same day.
The Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam seasons will premiere on September 6, 2026.
Vijay Sethupathi will host the Tamil show.
Nagarjuna will host the Telugu show.
Kichcha Sudeepa will host the Kannada show.
Mohanlal will host the Malayalam show.
A new advertisement brings all four hosts together.
In the advertisement, they humorously get mixed up over food from different regions.
The shows will be available on television and JioHotstar.
Bigg Boss Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam will premiere new seasons simultaneously on September 6, 2026.
Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa and Mohanlal will host the four regional editions.
JioStar released a crossover promo showing the four hosts together in a playful food mix-up.
The promo highlights the cultural identities of the four South Indian markets and their respective cuisines.
The editions will air on JioStar television channels and JioHotstar; Bigg Boss Hindi 20 is also scheduled to premiere that day.
- Who
- Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa and Mohanlal, along with JioStar and the four regional Bigg Boss editions.
- What
- The Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam editions will launch new seasons simultaneously, supported by a crossover promotional campaign.
- When
- September 6, 2026; JioStar unveiled the promo on Monday, according to one article.
- Where
- On JioStar television channels and JioHotstar, across the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam markets.
- Why
- The promo is intended to celebrate the four regional editions, their cultures and the distinct relationships between the hosts and their audiences.
- Premiere date
- September 6, 2026
- Regional editions
- Bigg Boss Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam
- Hosts
- Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa and Mohanlal
- Promotion
- A crossover promo features the four hosts in a humorous food mix-up.
- Platforms
- JioStar television channels and JioHotstar
- Additional premiere
- Bigg Boss Hindi 20 is also reported to premiere on September 6.
- Format owners
- Endemol Shine and Banijay Entertainment
