Ramya Krishnan to replace Kamal Haasan as guest host on Bigg Boss Tamil 5; a look at the actress' TV journey

Versatile actor and Bigg Boss Tamil 5 host Kamal Haasan is currently undergoing treatment for COVID-19. Although he is recovering fast, Kamal won't be able to shoot for the weekend episodes of the ongoing reality show. While speculations were on high roar regarding the interim anchor, reports suggest actress Ramya Krishnan is going to host the weekend episode of Bigg Boss Tamil 5 in Kamal's absence.

Ramya, who has done several films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, left the audience mesmerized with her power-packed performance in 'Baahubali'. Ramya has received four Filmfare Awards, three Nandi Awards, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. As an actress, her contribution towards the small screen is worth a mention. Let's take a look. (Photo - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)

Known for her versatile acting, Ramya is an unparalleled entertainer. Besides silvers screen, she is equally popular on TV as an actress, show host, and judge. (Photo - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)

The versatile actress made her debut with the show Kalasam in the year 2008. She played double roles- Neelambari (Vasundhara) and Ranjini. (Photo - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)

Ramya has acted in a number of TV shows in Tamil and Telugu. She is known for her performances in other shows like Rajakumari, Thangam, and Vamsam. In Telugu, she has acted in TV show Naga Bhairavi (as Mahasadvi). (Photo - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)

Ramya is popular as a celebrity judge too. She has co-judged Jodi No. 1 and the recently concluded BB Jodigal (Bigg Boss Jodigal) along with Nakhul Jaidev. (Photo - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)

Ramya landed in a big controversy when she co-judged the BB Jodigal (Bigg Boss Jodigal) show along with Nakhul Jaidev. Actress Vanitha Vijaykumar, the then contestant, got offended by judge Ramya's feedback. Later, Vanitha left the show after having differences with Ramya. (Photo - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)

Ramya is equally popular as a TV host in Tamil and Telugu audiences. In Tamil, she has hosted the show Thanga Vettai and in Telugu, she hosted Bangaram Mee Kosam. (Photo - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)

Ramya also hosted Bigg Boss Telugu once. In 2019, actor and BB Telugu host Nagarjuna Akkineni, wasn't able to shoot for the weekend episode of season 3. Ramya took up the responsibility of hosting the show for a few episodes and impressed everyone. (Photo - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)

Having hosted Bigg Boss Telugu, Ramya knows the nitty-gritty of what it needs to host a controversial show like Bigg Boss Tamil. And now, reports suggest, the veteran actress is set to host the weekend episodes of Bigg Boss Tamil 5 in Kamal's absence. (Photo - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)