The winner of ‘Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9’ is Divya Ganesan, who has won the hearts of audiences and taken home the much-coveted trophy. Divya has received the maximum number of votes from audiences and has won the title by defeating other strong contestants, which is a defining moment in her life. Her entry into the show as a wildcard contestant and winning the trophy is among the most discussed storylines of this season.
The grand finale, which took place on January 18, 2026, was an emotional event. Overwhelmed, Divya received the trophy from host Vijay Sethupathi. Along with the trophy, she received a cash prize of ₹50 lakh and a Maruti Suzuki car.
Born on September 12, 1994, 31-year-old Divya Ganesan belongs to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, and has spent most of her childhood and teenage years there. Divya has always been passionate about modelling and acting. These interests of hers have eventually led her to pursue a career in the same field. After completing her education, she made a conscious effort to enter the entertainment industry.
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Divya began her acting career in 2015 with the Tamil television series ‘Keladi Kanmani’. This was her debut role in the acting industry, and it gave her the initial recognition that she needed. Later, she appeared in popular shows, such as ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa’ and ‘Lakshmi Vandhachu’.
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Her popularity further increased with her performances in serials like ‘Sumangali’, ‘Baakiyalakshmi’, and ‘Chellamma’, in which she was appreciated for her emotional and relatable performances. In 2019, she also made her entry into the Telugu television world with ‘Bhagyarekha’. Over the years, Divya has established herself as a reliable actress who can perform both conventional and modern roles.
Within the Bigg Boss house, Divya Ganesan's composure, clarity of thought, and cool head whenever there was an altercation resonated with many fans. Divya Ganesan was a wild-card entrant, but soon she became one of the most visible and influential personalities among all the contestants. Her openness and emotionally expressive nature contributed to her popularity and, eventually, her victory in ‘Bigg Boss Tamil 9’.
Divya Ganesan feels well-rooted with family values and a down-to-earth vibe. She speaks about the principles that mean most to her; in addition, the traditional frame of mind with respectful behaviour has furthered the love fans have for her. As for her personal relationships, reports once indicated an engagement with actor-producer RK Suresh back in 2017, but it didn't really materialise further. Since then, she has kept her private life rather low-profile.
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