In Pictures: Get to know the contestants of Kamal Haasan's Bigg Boss Tamil

Aarar is a model and actor from Tricy. He has worked in Vijay Antony's 2016 film, Saithan. He has also done 100 advertisements.

Harathi Ganesh is Tamil comic actor known for her roles in Arul (2004), Kutty (2010), Kayal (2014) and much recently in Kaththi Sandai (2016). Her show Asatha Povathu Yaaru? propelled her popularity

Anuya Bhagvath made her debut with Kranti Kanade's kids movie Mahek in 2007. Later she moved to Tamil film industry and made an impact with films like Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009), Madurai Sambavam (2009), Nanban (2012) and Naan (2012).

Bharani made Tamil film industry take notice with his debut movie Naadodigal (2009). He has made a mark as supporting actor since then.

Ganesh Venkatraman is one of the biggest heartthrobs down South. He won Gladrags Mr India 2003 and later acted in the movie The Angrez (2006). Then he moved on to Tamil film industry doing movies like Abhiyum Naanum (2008), Panithuli (2012) and Thani Oruvan (2015).

Ganja Karuppu is a popular name in the Tamil film industry and has played supporting lead roles in various movies including Raam, Paruthiveeran, Subramaniyapuram, and Naadodigal, Kalavani.

Actor-choreographer Gayathri Raghuram is one of the big names to enter the house.  She made her debut in 2002 movie Charlie Chaplin opposite Prabhu Deva. She has choreographed Jayam Kondaan (2008),  Ko (2011).

Juliana, who became famous after her appearance during the Jalikattu protests will also be part of the show.

Popular for her roles opposite South biggies Ajith, Mohanlal and others, Namitha is the last contestant to be part of the show.

Oviya became a household name after her performance in Kalavani and has worked on several projects down South in different languages.

Raiza Wilson was Miss India contestant is a model awaiting big break.

Sakthi Vasudevan is director P Vasu's son and has predominantly been seen in his dad's movies off late.

TV actor Shree was the first one to enter the show. He has acted in films like Vil Ambu and Maanagaram but he became famous post his stellar act in Onaayum Aatukkuttiyum.

Poet and lyricist Snehan is also one of the contestants on Bigg Boss Tamil this year.

Vaiyapuri has acted in over 100 movies with superstars Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith and the host Kamal Haasan himself. He is a well-known comedian.