One of the most memorable episodes of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 featured legendary actor Kamal Haasan making a special appearance on the show alongside the team of Viswaroopam 2. The special episode aired on 11 August 2018 on Asianet, bringing together two of Indian cinema’s most celebrated stars—Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan—on the Bigg Boss stage.
The visit was part of the promotional campaign for Viswaroopam 2, which had released in theatres a day earlier. Contestants inside the Bigg Boss house warmly welcomed Kamal Haasan and his team, making it one of the highlights of the inaugural season.
📋 Episode Highlights
| 🎬 Category | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Special Guest | Kamal Haasan |
| Occasion | Viswaroopam 2 Promotion |
| Telecast Date | 11 August 2018 |
| Channel | Asianet |
| Show | Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 |
| Host | Mohanlal |
🌟 Viswaroopam 2 Team Visits the Bigg Boss House
Kamal Haasan was joined by members of the Viswaroopam 2 team, including:
- 🎭 Pooja Kumar
- 🎼 Music Director Ghibran
- 🎬 Members of the film’s promotional team
During the episode, Kamal Haasan shared insights about the making of Viswaroopam 2, interacted with Mohanlal, and spent time with the contestants inside the Bigg Boss house. The episode featured entertaining conversations and memorable moments that delighted viewers.
🤝 A Memorable Reunion of Two Legends
The episode was especially significant because it brought together Mohanlal, the host of Bigg Boss Malayalam, and Kamal Haasan, who hosted the Tamil edition of the reality show.
For fans of the Bigg Boss franchise, it was a rare opportunity to watch the hosts of the Malayalam and Tamil versions share the same stage while celebrating cinema and television.
🎥 About Viswaroopam 2
| 🎞️ Movie | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Viswaroopam 2 |
| Lead Actor | Kamal Haasan |
| Release Date | 10 August 2018 |
| Promotion | Bigg Boss Malayalam Special Episode |
The promotional visit added excitement to the weekend episode and helped create one of the most talked-about celebrity appearances of the season.
📺 Bigg Boss Malayalam’s Growing Popularity
During its inaugural season, Bigg Boss Malayalam quickly became one of the most-watched reality shows on Malayalam television. Celebrity appearances, weekend episodes hosted by Mohanlal, and engaging interactions inside the house contributed to the show’s growing popularity among viewers.
Special episodes featuring leading film personalities further enhanced the entertainment value of the program.
📊 Bigg Boss Malayalam TRP Performance
The first season consistently attracted strong television viewership and remained one of Asianet’s leading entertainment properties during its run.
The weekly Bigg Boss Malayalam TRP performance is shown below.
| Day | Week 31 | Week 30 | Week 29 | Week 28 | Week 27 | Week 26 |
| Saturday | 10.67 | 10.66 | 9.53 | 11.65 | 10.32 | N/A |
| Sunday | 10.20 | 9.77 | 5.49 | 9.34 | 9.20 | 10.33 |
| Monday | 7.09 | 8.11 | 8.12 | 9.38 | 8.13 | 9.50 |
| Tuesday | 8.55 | 7.64 | 8.88 | 7.18 | 8.95 | 9.35 |
| Wednesday | 7.26 | 8.94 | 8.33 | 7.40 | 8.12 | 7.05 |
| Thursday | 7.43 | 8.86 | 8.68 | 8.29 | 8.92 | 8.01 |
| Friday | 7.74 | 9.18 | 8.25 | 8.95 | 10.61 | 8.30 |
| Average | 8.42 | 9.02 | 8.18 | 8.88 | 8.76 | 9.18 |
🎉 Special Weekend Entertainment
Apart from the regular weekend elimination episodes, Bigg Boss Malayalam frequently featured celebrity guests, film promotions, and special events, giving viewers additional entertainment beyond the competition inside the house.
The appearance of Kamal Haasan and the Viswaroopam 2 team remains one of the standout celebrity visits from the inaugural season.
📝 Editorial Note: This article was originally published in August 2018 during Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1. It has been refreshed for improved readability while preserving the original event and historical context. The television ratings table shown above reflects the original performance data from that period.
