Veteran actor Kamal Haasan will not host the upcoming eighth season of 'Bigg Boss Tamil'. He posted an official statement on his X handle, mentioning that he would take a short break from the show 'due to prior cinematic commitments'.
Kamal Haasan has been associated with 'Bigg Boss Tamil' since its inception in 2007. Announcing his temporary exit from the show, the legendary actor wrote, "Dear Viewers, With a heavy heart, I wish to inform you that I will be taking a small break from our journey that began 7 years ago. Due to prior cinematic commitments, I'm unable to host the upcoming season of Bigg Boss Tamil (sic)."
He continued, "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. Your spirited and passionate support of the contestants is at the core of what makes Bigg Boss Tamil one of the best television reality shows in India (sic)."
He also said, "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. I sincerely thank each one of you and the contestants in the show for our time together. Lastly, I would like to thank the wonderful team at Vijay TV, as well as every crew member who has been involved in making this enterprise a grand success. I am sure this season will be yet another success (sic)."