The 'Big Boss Ultimate' hosted by Kamal Haasan kicked off on the 30th of last month on Disney Plus Hotstar featuring 14 contestants from the previous five seasons of 'Bigg Boss'. Suresh Chakraborty, Suja Varuni, Shariq and Abhinay were expelled while content provider Vanitha Vijayakumar, walked out citing mental and physical stress.

Kamal Haasan, the host also announced that he is quitting the show midway as the dates clashed with his next biggie 'Vikram' directed by Lokesh Kangaraj and starring Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil.

Amidst rumours of Ramya Krishnan replacing Kamal Haasan a surprise was thrown when Simbu was signed as the new host of 'Bigg Boss Ultimate'. The first promo was also released showing Simbu in a stylish attire promising big surprises.

Now reports have come in regarding the salary Simbu will be taking home for hosting the popular show which will be the first in his career. It is said that he will be shooting for five days only over the weekends till the end of the show. The company has agreed to pay Simbu rupees one crore per episode which amounts to rupees five to six crores in total depending on the number of days. Fans are eagerly awaiting his appearance tomorrow.

On the film front Simbu after the blockbuster hit film 'Maanaadu' is on the verge of completing Gautham Menon's 'Vendhu Thanindhadhu Kaadu' and will next shoot 'Pathu Thala' and 'Corona Kumar' simultaneously.