Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Kicks Off with Nagarjuna and a Power-Packed Contestant Lineup

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu has officially begun, and fans are glued to their screens! The highly awaited reality show lit up TV screens with a spectacular premiere on September 7, 2025. Superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna returned as host for the sixth time and promised viewers a season full of drama, entertainment, and unexpected twists. This year, the makers added a major twist by introducing a dual-house format where celebrities and commoners compete directly for the trophy, making the game more intense than ever.

Where to Watch Bigg Boss Telugu 9

You can catch Bigg Boss Telugu 9 daily on Star Maa and stream it on JioHotstar. The season will run for about 100-120 days, and the grand finale will happen in December 2025.

Bigg Boss Agnipariksha: Commoner Selection

The makers hosted a special pre-show called Bigg Boss Agnipariksha to select commoner contestants. Judges Bindu Madhavi, Navdeep, and Abhijeet tested the physical and mental strength of 45 participants. They shortlisted 15 contestants, and 13 of them finally entered the main house to face the celebrity contestants.

Full List of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Contestants

This season offers a strong mix of familiar faces and fresh personalities.

Celebrity Contestants:
Flora Saini, Sanjjanaa Galrani, Jabardasth Emmanuel, Shrasti Verma, Suman Shetty, Rithu Chowdary, Bharani Shankar, and singer Ramu Rathod.

Commoner Contestants:
Thanuja Puttaswamy, Kalyan Padala, Demon Pavan, Srija Dammu, Priya Shetty, Harita Harish, and Manish Maryada.

Highlights of the Premiere Episode

The grand launch introduced contestants one after another, keeping fans hooked. Thanuja Puttaswamy, famous for her strong role in Mudda Mandaram, walked in first. Flora Saini, who worked in more than 50 films, openly shared her struggles and secured her spot as one of the highest-paid contestants this season. Kalyan Padala, an Indian Army soldier and die-hard Pawan Kalyan fan, earned applause for his inspiring pre-show performance. Jabardasth Emmanuel brought his comedy charm, and Shrasti Verma, the choreographer behind major films like Pushpa 2 and Game Changer, brought energy and style. Bharani Shankar and Rithu Chowdary rounded off the celebrity list with star power.

With this exciting mix of actors, comedians, influencers, and real-life achievers, Bigg Boss 9 Telugu guarantees an action-packed season filled with emotional battles, intense rivalries, and non-stop entertainment as contestants compete for survival and the title.

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