Thamaraiselvi is one of the contestants of 'Big Boss 5' hosted by Kamal Haasan who is strong in her contention for the title. When the show began the folk singer, was expected to attack for only a few weeks, but she has stayed on defying all odds. Fans give her a good chance to be among the final four contestants.

During the "Kadanthu Vandha Paathai" task Thamarai revealed about her past life that she suffered abuse at the hands of her first husband and separated from him. She later fell in love with someone else and got married, and she added that her mother-in-law was very supportive of her and looked after her like a daughter. However her main heartbreak is that she is not allowed to see her son for years as her ex husband's family prevents him.

Thamarai had much to cheer in the Freeze task her the 'Bigg Boss 5' team reunited her with her son and their interaction moved viewers. Following that her second husband also visited her and encouraged to play well and expressed confidence that she will emerge a winner.

It has come to light that Thamarai's husband is working in a textile shop and photos of him have gone viral following his Freeze task appearance. Thamarai fans are also giving him likes.