MasterChef Tamil: Here's what we know about the Vijay Sethupathi-hosted show so far

MasterChef Tamil is one of the most anticipated reality shows on Tamil TV. Here's what we know so far about the upcoming show. (Photo - Instagram)

MasterChef Tamil will premiere on August 7 and will air on weekends in the evening slot. (Photo - Instagram)

Popular actor Vijay Sethupathi is hosting the show. During the launch of the show, Vijay described the show as one of the most exciting projects. The actor revealed he knew producer Saravana Prasad through filmmaker Vignesh Shivan and he soon gave a nod to host the show. (Photo - Instagram)

Popular celebrity chefs like Aarthi Sampath, Harish Rao and Koushik S will judge the show. In one of the latest teasers, Aarthi said she will be more particular about the presentation, while Koushik said he will be mindful about the thought process that goes into the making of the recipe. Harish Rao said he will pay attention to the taste of the recipes. (Photo - Instagram)

MasterChef Tamil will begin with 20 contestants. According to the latest reports, 6 out of the 20 contestants have been eliminated so far in the shoot now. (Photo - Instagram)

The timer in the show is given a special name, ‘Vetri Mani’, which means victory bell. (Photo - Instagram)

The interiors of the grand set of the show have many interesting elements like sculptures of ancient monuments and horses, to name a few. The interiors have been designed using recyclable materials. A model of a tree made of palm plates, the logo with the letter ‘M’ is made of bottles and a horse’s neck made with simple utensils are some of the major highlights. (Photo - Instagram)

The makers claim that MasterChef Tamil will be in line with the international format. The contestants are given opportunities to showcase their cooking talent, get good exposure and hone their skills even further. (Photo - Instagram)

The MasterChef Tamil is expected to air for over 20 episodes. Reports suggest that the show which premieres on August 1 will be aired until the second week of October 2021. (Photo - Instagram)