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Ananthi Iyappan (Bigg Boss Tamil 8) Biography: Age, Career, Family and

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 August 1991

Age33 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceChennai

ProfessionAnchor, Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

Ananthi Iyappan (Bigg Boss Tamil 8) Biography

Ananthi Iyappan is a Chennai-born anchor, radio jockey and actor known for her work on radio, television and digital platforms. With a degree in Design and

Early life and background

Ananthi Iyappan was born on 19 August 1991 in Chennai and raised in the same city. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Design and Visual Communications from PSG College of Arts & Science in Coimbatore. Her zodiac sign is Leo. Ananthi is Indian by nationality and follows Hinduism.

Career

Ananthi began her media career in radio. In March 2011 she joined Suryan FM 93.5 in Coimbatore as a radio host and stayed there until March 2013. Shortly thereafter she moved into television and in October 2013 became an anchor with Pudhuyugam in Chennai, a role she held through October 2015. She returned to radio in March 2013 with 92.7 BIG FM in Chennai and worked there until January 2019.

Beyond radio and television anchoring, Ananthi explored digital platforms. In December 2016 she worked as a freelance anchor with the Madras Central YouTube channel until March 2018. She launched her own YouTube presence in September 2019 with a channel called The Book Show, and in January 2021 she is credited as the founder of The Book Show.

Ananthi has also had small roles in film; she appeared in the Tamil film Bigil (2019) in the role of commentator 2. Her media work and public-facing projects earned recognition, including the People for Change Award in 2022.

Public profile

Known on air as RJ Ananthi, she is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall with black eyes and black hair. She has tattoos that include an owl on her back and an image of Ravana on her right hand. Ananthi is an animal lover and has expressed particular fondness for cats.

In 2024 she joined the cast of the reality television program Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 as a contestant; the season aired on Star Vijay and was available on Disney+ Hotstar.

Latest updates

As of 2024 Ananthi is unmarried and continues to be active across radio, television and digital media. Her recent public activities include participation in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 and ongoing work connected to The Book Show.
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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8

Contestant on the reality television series that premiered on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar in 2024.

2024
The Book Show

Founder and creator of a YouTube channel focused on books and related content; channel started in September 2019 and formally founded in January 2021.

2019-2021
Bigil

Appeared in the Tamil film Bigil (2019) as commentator 2.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Started in radio at Suryan FM 93.5 (2011–2013)
  2. Anchor at Pudhuyugam (2013–2015)
  3. Radio jockey at 92.7 BIG FM, Chennai (2013–2019)
  4. Freelance anchor for Madras Central YouTube channel (2016–2018)
  5. Founder of The Book Show (2021)
  6. Recipient of the People for Change Award (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ananthi Iyappan (Bigg Boss Tamil 8) born?

19 August 1991

What is Ananthi Iyappan (Bigg Boss Tamil 8) known for?

Anchor, Actor

What is Ananthi Iyappan (Bigg Boss Tamil 8)’s marital status?

Unmarried