Original entrants •
Sri, an actor best known for playing the lead role in the films
Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012) and
Maanagaram (2017). •
Anuya Bhagvath, an actress best known for playing the lead role in
Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009). •
Vaiyapuri, an actor who has primarily appeared as a comedian in
Tamil films. •
Gayathri Raghuram, an actress, choreographer and politician who has worked in Tamil films. •
Bharani, an actor best known for playing a lead role in
Naadodigal (2009). •
Raiza Wilson, a model and former beauty-pageant contestant from
Bangalore. •
Snehan, a lyricist, poet, actor and motivational speaker who has worked in Tamil films. •
Oviya, an actress who has appeared in leading roles in the films
Kalavani (2010),
Marina (2012) and
Kalakalappu (2012). •
Harathi Ganesh, an actress who has primarily appeared as a comedienne in Tamil films. •
Arav, a model and actor from
Tiruchchirapalli who has starred in
Saithan (2016). •
Ganja Karuppu, an actor who has primarily appeared as a comedian in Tamil films. • Maria Juliana, a former nurse who rose to fame as an activist during the
2017 Jallikattu protests. •
Ganesh Venkatraman, an actor and former model who has appeared in supporting roles in the films
Abhiyum Naanum (2008),
Unnaipol Oruvan (2009), and
Thani Oruvan (2015). •
Shakthi Vasudevan, an actor best known for playing leading roles in
Thottal Poo Malarum (2007) and
Shivalinga (2017). •
Namitha, an actress who has appeared in leading roles in the films
Aai (2004),
Billa (2007) and
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007).
Wildcard entrants •
Bindu Madhavi, an actress who has appeared in leading roles in the films
Kazhugu (2012),
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), and
Desingu Raja (2013). •
Suja Varunee, an actress and dancer who has appeared in supporting roles in the films
Milaga (2010) and
Pencil (2016). •
Harish Kalyan, an actor best known for playing leading roles in the films
Sindhu Samaveli (2010) and
Poriyaalan (2014). •
Kaajal Pasupathi, an actress and video jockey known for her roles in
Ko (2011) and
Mounaguru (2011). ==Nominations table==