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Mohanlal addressing contestants on Bigg Boss Malayalam 8, with Tashi looking tense in the backgroundPhoto via PINKVILLA

Bigg Boss Malayalam 8: Tashi Gets 3-Week Nomination Penalty

Mohanlal penalizes contestant Tashi with three consecutive nominations after confronting him over anger issues during a task.

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Tashi Faces Fallout After Task Conflict

The latest episode of Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 escalated tensions as host Mohanlal confronted contestant Santhosh Raj, better known as Tashi, over his conduct during a recent task. The episode centered on strategy disputes, particularly around Rahul Easwar’s group moves, but it was Tashi’s reaction that drew the host’s ire.

Footage showed Tashi involved in physical altercations with Shijin and Kadal Komban. The conflict arose when Shijin challenged the alliance between Wikky, Eldho, and Goutham, who were trying to bring back a favorite contestant by protecting chocolates. Shijin’s pushback triggered a heated exchange, leading to visible friction.

Mohanlal didn’t hold back. He warned Tashi that repeated outbursts could lead to legal consequences, stressing that such behavior wouldn’t be tolerated inside the house. As punishment, Tashi was banned from being called by his stage name. Instead, housemates must address him by his real name — Santhosh, meaning 'happiness', a symbolic nudge toward self-reflection.

The most significant consequence? Direct nomination for the next three weeks. This unprecedented penalty puts Tashi under sustained pressure, altering the game’s dynamics and raising questions about his survival.

What Comes Next?

With nominations locked in for three consecutive weeks, Tashi’s position is now precarious. The house is watching closely. Especially those who may have aligned with him or clashed in past tasks. The decision also signals a shift in how Mohanlal is handling behavioral infractions, moving beyond mere warnings to concrete, long-term penalties.

The show airs weeknights at 9:30 PM on Asianet and streams live on JioHotstar. Fans are already debating whether this move will force alliances to reconfigure or if Tashi can survive the storm through strategic gameplay.

One thing’s clear: the game just got more intense.

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This article was written by the CutMirchi desk from the reporting above. Facts are attributed to their original publishers.

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