Survivor Season 1, Episode 17: Who Will Become the Tribe Leader?

The Exciting Dangers of Zanzibar

Arjun describes the pristine beauty and lurking dangers of the Zanzibar islands. He welcomes the participants and tells them the rules as well as the tasks involved in the game.

The Participants Gear Up for the Challenge

The participants gear up for the challenge set by Arjun and swim towards the boat in the middle of the sea to take the food items. The teams, ‘Kaadargal’ and ‘Vedargal’, proceed towards the island.

A Challenge for the Tribe Leaders

While Arjun sets a challenge for the tribe leaders, Gayathri from Team Kadargal gears up to compete with Laxmi Priya from Team Vedargal. Parvathy argues with Srushti Dange when she pokes fun at her.

Which Team Will Win the Reward Challenge?

The teams gather the items on the island as part of their task. Arjun informs the team about the Reward Challenge. Later, the teams push a sledge in order to win the Reward Challenge.

The Survivors Share Their Stories

Vikrant snaps at Gayathri for reprimanding her team. Team Kadargal and Vedargal unfold the stories of their lives. The elimination of weak contestants baffles the teammates.

A Surprise Awaits Indraja and Srushti

Arjun instructs Gayathri and Lakshmi Priyaa to eliminate the weak contestant from the team. Indraja and Srushti disapprove of the tribe leader’s decision. Later, a surprise awaits Indraja and Srushti.

Vikranth and Gayathri Have A Row

Team Kadargal and Vedargal prepare for a tough competition, wherein they have to cross a log of wood as part of a task in the Immunity Challenge. Vikranth argues with Gayathri for eliminating Indraja.

Team Kadargal Vote Against Gayathri

Arjun questions Vikranth and Gayathri about their disagreement at the tribal panchayat. Team Kadargal vote against their team leader Gayathri.

Srushti and Gayathri Compete with Each Other

Gayathri, Indraja, and Srushti take on a task that will help them rejoin their team. As a part of the task, Srushti and Gayathri compete to build a block. A contestant bids adieu to Survivor.

A Face-Off for the Tribe Leader

To win the title of the tribe leader, Besant Ravi and Amzath Khan, and Lady Kash and Vijayalakshmi face off in a boxing match. Two contestants qualify for the title.

The Teams Face A Grit Challenge

Vijayalakshmi shares her strategy with the team to win the challenge. Both the teams struggle to place huge boxes in order and ring the bell, as a part of the challenge. One team emerges victorious.

Team Kadargal Is Asked to Serve Team Vedargal

The Teams Meet the Maasai Tribe

Teams Vedargal and Kadargal meet the Maasai tribe, who teach them some basic survival skills. Later, the teams entertain the Maasai tribe with their dancing and singing skills as a part of the task.

A Tough Underwater Challenge

Parvathy, Aishwarya, Vijayalakshmi and Lady Kash compete in the underwater challenge. The team that manages to withstand the task would be announced as the winner.

Besant Ravi Disapproves of Parvathy's Views

At the Tribal Panchayat, Parvathy shares her views about the team with Arjun, but Besant Ravi and the others disapprove of them. Team Vedargal loses one of its weakest team members.

Parvathy Complains to Arjun About Her Team

Team Vedargal disapproves of Parvathy's letter, so she complains to Arjun. Further, Gayathri and Indraja prepare to face a formidable challenge to rejoin the team.

Arjun Talks about His Struggle

Arjun talks about his struggles with the team. He informs them about a challenge of stacking logs. When one team gets the reward on winning the challenge, Nandha visits Team Kadargal.

Ram Charan's Action Irks Vijayalakshmi

Nandha sings a song for Team Kadargal. While Ram Charan’s action annoys Vijayalakshmi, Vikranth and Umapathy argue with Ram for ridiculing them. Team Vedargal discuss about a weak contestant.

Parvathy and Gayathri Look For the Treasure

Parvathy and Gayathri look for the hidden treasure. Kadargals and Vedargals talk about the contestants who would like to stay back and the ones who plan to back off. Inigo and Vanessa meet the team.

Kadargals and Vedargals Face a Challenge

Vanessa and Inigo face the challenge of standing on the nail. Vanessa is selected for the Kadargal team and Inigo is selected for the Vedargal team. Kadargals compete to reach their goal.

A Row Between Umapathy and Ram Charan

Arjun questions Umapathy during the tribal panchayat. While Arjun interrogates about the disagreement between Ram Charan and Umapathy, Team Kadargal casts a vote to eliminate a contestant.

Ram Charan Arrives at the New Island

Ram Charan’s action on the new island irks Parvathy and Gayathri. As Parvathy and Ram Charan take up the task to align the wooden blocks, one contestant wins the challenge.

Lakshmi Priyaa Argues with Aishwarya

Lakshmi Priyaa argues with Aishwarya. Furthermore, Aishwarya, Narayan Lucky, Saran and Vikranth take a tic-tac-toe challenge. The teams divulge the truth about their unfulfilled wishes.

The Teams Face a Tough Challenge

When the teams celebrate Vanessa’s birthday, she misses her family and shares her grief with Arjun. Later, the teams face the daunting challenge of climbing a pyramid and hitting the target.

The Team Opposes the Punishment

While Aishwarya tells the team about the scroll that asks to choose a non-performing contestant from the team, the team opposes the punishment mentioned in the scroll and later takes up a task.

A Swapping of the Teams

Arjun interrogates Aishwarya, who fails to abide by the rules of the game. Arjun further informs the teams about a quiz challenge. Later, the teammates swap their places.

Arjun Condemns Saran

Aishwarya welcomes Nandha to their team. Arjun condemns Saran for violating the rules of the game. The teams struggle hard to grapple the rope on the wire. Then one team emerges a winner.

Saran Apologises to Arjun

Arjun asks about Aishwarya’s leadership qualities at the tribal panchayat. Saran apologises to Arjun for violating the rules of the game. Saran chooses a contestant to leave the team on his behalf.

A Surprise Awaits Vijayalakshmi

Vijayalakshmi shares her doubt about Aishwarya voting for her with Arjun. Gayathri and Parvathy’s presence on the new island astonishes Vijayalakshmi. Parvathy and Gayathri take up a difficult task.

Which Team Will Win the Number Challenge?

Team Kadargal disapproves of Vijayalakshmi’s elimination. Furthermore, Arjun scolds Aishwarya and Saran for their unusual demand. Both the teams struggle in the Odd-Even Number challenge.

Who Will Win the Task?

Team Vedargal sends Narayan Lucky into the leader’s shack. Arjun explains the rules of the task which asks the contestants to cross an ‘A’ frame and climb a tree to hit the buzzer.

Gayathri and Vijayalakshmi Receive a Task

The Kadargals enjoy the biryani. Gayathri and Vijayalakshmi compete for a gift. The two teams receive a scroll announcing the 'Ayudha Puja'. The participants bathe in fresh water and wear new clothes.

Arjun Organises a Food Auction

The contestants get an opportunity to send gifts to their families. Arjun organises a food auction for the two teams. Later, the contestants read letters sent by their families.

Vanessa Shares Her Strategy to Win the Task

Narayan Lucky and Vanessa share their strategy to win the immunity challenge. Team Kadargal and Vedargal take up the challenge of climbing the wooden wall and filling a basket with tender coconuts.

Ravi Tells Arjun About his Injury

Inigo complains about Saran at the tribal panchayat. Arjun asks team Vedargal about Umapathy’s behaviour. Ravi tells Arjun about his injury. The Vedargals cast their votes to eliminate a contestant.

Who will win, Besant Ravi or Vijayalakshmi?

Besant Ravi is shocked when Arjun tells him about the new island. The Vedargals get emotional upon reading Besant Ravi's letter. Later, Vijayalakshmi and Besant Ravi take on the maze challenge.

Vanessa-Lady Kash Compete with Aishwarya-Saran

Team Vedargal misses Besant Ravi. Arjun questions Umapathy when Inigo shares his opinion about Umapathy. Later, Lady Kash and Vanessa compete with Aishwarya and Saran in a tug-of-war challenge.

Aishwarya Argues with Saran

Saran tells Arjun his strategy to win the reward challenge. Team Kadargal and Vedargal struggle to win, but one team manages to win the reward challenge. Later, Aishwarya argues with Saran.

A Pleasant Surprise Awaits Inigo

Team Kadargal gives a pleasant surprise to Inigo. Team Vedargal discusses the cause of their defeat with Inigo. Later, Inigo's jokes leave Team Kadargal in splits.

Team Vedargal Search for the Treasure

Inigo shares the events with the team on his return. Amzath Khan reads the scroll that asks the teams to write letters to their loved ones. Team Vedargal search for a hidden treasure during a task.

A Task Awaits Vijayalakshmi and Gayathri

Vikranth shares a bitter experience with Arjun. Arjun tells the teams about the immunity challenge, in which one team emerges as the winner. Later, a new task awaits Gayathri and Vijayalakshmi.

Arjun Questions Lady Kash

Vanessa and Lady Kash talk about casting a vote for Amzath Khan. Arjun questions Lady Kash about the reason behind losing the immunity challenge. A contestant bids adieu when the team casts its votes.

A Letter Makes Gayathri Emotional

Amzath Khan informs Arjun of the reason for being eliminated. Gayathri gets emotional on receiving a letter from her mother. Gayathri and Amzath Khan try hard to arrange the log as a part of a task.

A Challenge to Choose the Tribe Leader

Aishwarya and Saran wish Nandha on his birthday. Nandha reads Amzath Khan’s letter, which makes the team emotional. Two contestants from each team take up a task to win the tribe leader challenge.

The Teams Struggle to Win the Reward Challenge

Team Vedargal relish the 'samosas' prepared by Lakshmi Priyaa. Both the teams struggle hard to stack the wooden logs to win the reward challenge. Later, one team wins the reward challenge.

Umapathy Accepts the Punishment

The Vedargals rejoice when they get food as a reward. Umapathy accepts the punishment for Team Kadargal’s defeat. The team members receive a scroll that asks them to make revelations about their life.

Inigo Talks about Paveen and Tarun

Both the teams face difficulties during an unexpected downpour. The Vedargals and Kadargals take up a challenge and try to win. Later, Inigo tells his teammates about his nephews, Paveen and Tarun.

Kadargals Compete with Vedargals

Narayan Lucky shares the chocolates received as a gift with his teammates. Kadargals and Vedargals pair up in the immunity challenge. Vikranth talks to Umapathy about the contestant to be eliminated.

Narayan Argues with Inigo

Arjun welcomes both teams to the tribal panchayat. The teams give scores to Aishwarya as a tribe leader. One contestant is eliminated from Survivor. Narayan Lucky and Nandha argue with Inigo.

Amzath Khan Returns to the Team

The teams cast votes for Vijayalakshmi, Amzath Khan, and Lakshmi Priyaa to return to the team. Amzath Khan succeeds in the task and rejoins Team Vedargal. Umapathy helps Lakshmi Priyaa in the task.

One Contestant to Lead the Kombargals

The teams are named as Kombargal tribe. Vijayalakshmi, Aishwarya, Vikranth and Narayan take up the tribe leader challenge. One contestant wins to lead the Kombargals. Later, Vikranth reads a scroll.

Amzath Khan Performs a Hilarious Skit

The teams paint the Survivor logo as part of the painting task. Vikranth speaks highly about his cousin, actor Vijay. The Kombargals have a hearty laugh as Amzath Khan performs a hilarious skit.

The Rewards Delight The Winners

Umapathy comforts Aishwarya, who is angry with him. Furthermore, Arjun divides the Kombargals into two teams to play the reward challenge. The winners are delighted when the rewards are announced.

A Story That Scares Vijayalakshmi

Saran, Umapathy, and Nandha are delighted by the luxurious treatment that they receive. The contestants are named according to the fireworks. Inigo tells a story that scares Vijayalakshmi.

Who Will Win the Immunity Challenge?

While the contestants individually participate in the immunity challenge, Vanessa points out Aishwarya’s mistake while playing the task. Nandha and Narayan Lucky compete in the immunity challenge

Arjun Interrogates Saran

Umapathy and Vijayalakshmi disapprove of Aishwarya’s opinion about Saran. Arjun interrogates Saran as he criticises the contestants. One contestant is eliminated after the Kombargals cast the votes.

Will Saran or Aishwarya Win the Challenge?

The Kombargals cast the votes to eliminate a contestant once again. Aishwarya and Saran arrive on the new island. Later, Aishwarya and Saran take up the challenge of balancing the ball.

A Competition between Inigo and Umapathy

The Kombargals get emotional as they read Saran and Aishwarya’s letter. Amzath Khan feels guilty for casting a vote against Aishwarya. Umapathy and Inigo compete in the tribe leader challenge.

The Teams Take Up the Reward Challenge

Arjun informs the contestants about speaking to their families. The contestants split into two teams and ride the boat to complete the puzzle challenge as part of the reward challenge.

The Kombargals Cook For Arjun

Umapathy asks for more chicken from the woman, who serves him food. The Kombargals cook food for Arjun while Aishwarya works out on the island. Later, the Kombargals have a fun chat.

The Ice Challenge

The Kombargals take up the Yoga challenge. Inigo selects the best five performers, who later compete in the Ice challenge. Later, the team participates in the quiz.

The Teams Question Arjun

Saran shares Vikranth's words with Aishwarya. Meanwhile, the team question Arjun. The Kombargal struggle to overcome the bundle-loading challenge to win the immunity challenge.

Amzath Khan Criticises Vanessa

Arjun questions the team for casting the votes based on scores. Amzath Khan criticises Vanessa. Later, a contestant bids adieu to the Kombargals after the elimination round.

Will Aishwarya or Nandha win the Challenge?

Aishwarya and Saran are glad to see Nandha on the new island. Nandha and Aishwarya strive hard in the pinball challenge by pulling the rope placed on an uneven table.

A Task To Win the Tribe Leader Challenge

The Kombargals share their opinion about Nandha. Vanessa, Vikranth, Lady Kash and Narayan Lucky take up a daunting task to win the tribe leader challenge.

Arjun Talks about Shivaji Ganeshan

Lady Kash and Vanessa talk about Amzath Khan. The Kombargals take up a daunting task to win the reward challenge. Arjun talks about the eminent actor Shivaji Ganeshan and recounts an incident.

Saran Plays the Game of Truth and Dare

Amzath Khan, Lady Kash and Umapathy are delighted to speak to their families. On the new island, Aishwarya, Saran and Nandha indulge in a game of Truth and Dare. Umapathy flicks at the Survivor store.

A Daunting Challenge for The Kombargals

The Kombargals gear up for the task of smashing the pots. A pleasant surprise awaits the team as they play another task on losing the reward challenge. The Kombargals talk about their families.

Who Will Win the Challenge?

The team members share the joy of talking to their families when Arjun quizzes them. The Kombargals take up the task of standing on an unbalanced table to stack the bars. One team wins the challenge.

Vikranth's Words Make Inigo Emotional

Arjun tells Amzath Khan, Inigo, Narayan Lucky, and Vijalakshmi why the other contestants are not a part of the tribal panchayat. While Vikranth's video leaves Inigo in tears, Vanessa's words cheer him.

Aishwarya and Saran Perform a Task

Arjun informs the Kombargals about the main game. Saran and Aishwarya strive hard to untie the rope with their legs and stack the logs. Arjun cheers Aishwarya as she sings a song.

One Team Receives Rewards

The Kombargals share their opinion about Aishwarya as she takes up the challenge with confidence. While Arjun rolls the dice, the Kombargals gear up for a game of monopoly. One team receives rewards.

Arjun Talks About General Manekshaw

Arjun informs the Kombargals about Field Marshal General Sam Manekshaw. Inigo and Aishwarya take up the task to win the tribe leader challenge. The Kombargals share their views about two contestants.

Will Aishwarya Win the Reward Challenge?

In the reward challenge, the Kombargals take up the task of unwrapping the wire around a disc. Later, the Kombargals strive to untie the knotted rope. Aishwarya and Narayan compete in the last round.

An Emotional Moment for The Contestants

Aishwarya partakes in eating the food with Amzath Khan and Vijayalakshmi. The contestants get emotional on seeing their family video. Nandha and Saran compete in the reward challenge.

Narayan and Inigo Gear Up For A Task

Inigo and Narayan Lucky gear up to cook as part of the reward challenge. During the immunity challenge, the Kombargals look for the hidden board. Later, the contestants proceed for the treasure hunt.

Aishwarya Criticises Inigo

Inigo accuses Amzath Khan of contradicting his statement. At the tribal panchayat, while Vijayalakshmi informs Arjun about Saran’s statement, Aishwarya criticises Inigo. The Kombargals cast votes.

Will Saran Enter The Main Game?

Saran and Nandha sow the Cassava sticks as part of the task. They take up a daunting challenge to enter the main game. The Kombargals share their opinions about Nandha.

Who Will Lead, Aishwarya or Vijayalakshmi?

Arjun asks Saran about his experience playing the main game. Aishwarya and Vijayalakshmi take up the task of building a wooden tower. Arjun informs them about the final tribe leader challenge.

Vikranth Rejoins the Team

Vikranth, Umapathy, and Vanessa’s return delights Inigo and Vijayalakshmi. The Kombargals split into two teams and strive hard to place a ball on the ring as a part of the reward challenge.

Aishwarya Argues with Vanessa

The team winning the reward challenge gets a chance to speak to their loved ones. The team pulls a prank on the Survivor storekeeper. Aishwarya argues with Vanessa for voting against her.

Saran Leads the Kombargals

Vijayalakshmi reads the scroll that asks to find the immunity idol. Saran leads the Komabargals as they take up a daunting challenge. Amzath Khan and Vikranth reach the final round of the game.

The Kombargals Enjoy the Night

The Kombargals take up the challenge to form the word ‘Better Survivor’. Nandha speaks to his family on a video call. Later, the Kombargals enjoy the beauty of the night.

Amzath Khan Saves Aishwarya

The Kombargals are shocked by an announcement made by Arjun at the tribal panchayat. Later, Nandha joins the team members. Amzath Khan uses his power to save Aishwarya.

Vijayalakshmi Criticises Aishwarya

Amzath Khan, on his way to the Jury Villa, meets Nandha. The Kombargals split into two teams and face the first elimination immunity challenge. Vijayalakshmi criticises Aishwarya and Umapathy.

Umapathy Gets Upset

Umapathy gets upset after his team loses. Arjun and the Kombargals bid a tearful farewell to a couple. The Kombargals look at the pictures of the contestants who bid adieu to Survivor.

Vikranth Upsets Umapathy

Vikranth's change of mind upsets Umapathy. Arjun informs the Kombargals about the rules of the elimination. The Kombargals are given a task, which is to survive underwater.

Vijayalakshmi Complains to Arjun

The jury members meet the Kombargals at the tribal panchayat. Vijayalakshmi and Umapathy complain to Arjun about the disagreements amongst themselves. Later, the elimination takes place.

An Incident Upsets Vanessa

The Kombargals take up the task of standing in a narrow place. Vanessa is heartbroken when she is disqualified from the challenge. Later, one contestant is eliminated from the final round.

Who Will Win the Sole Survivor Title?

Vijayalakshmi selects Vanessa to compete with her. Saran is disheartened when Umapathy loses the final round. A contestant wins the Sole Survivor title based on the votes cast by the jury members.