- By Tanya Garg
- Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:43 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9: The wait is finally over as Bigg Boss Telugu has returned with a fresh season. With a spectacular opening on Sunday night, Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 kickstarted with a bang. The host, superstar Nagarjuna, made a much-anticipated comeback. With a new dual-house arrangement this season, the producers have levelled up the ante. The inclusion of regular people alongside celebrities in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is another noteworthy feature that intensifies the race for the coveted prize. The stage was lit on fire when Nagarjuna's energetic rendition of Soniyo Soniyo kicked off the Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 grand premiere. He then welcomed the competitors and gave the a tour of the opulent Bigg Boss mansion.
When And Where To Watch Bigg Boss Season 9?
The upcoming season of Bigg Boss, one of the most viewed shows on Telugu TV, is expected to run for approximately 100 to 120 days. Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, hosted by Nagarjuna will air on JioHotstar and Star Maa for audience.
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Bigg Boss Season 9 Confirmed Contestants
Some of these commoners have made it to the final list, which was chosen through a unique show called Agnipariksha. Nagarjuna informed that there would be two houses in the show and presented each contender individually during the show's big debut. Here is the last list of competitors that appeared on the show:
- Sanjjanaa Galrani
- Demon Pawan
- Thanuja Puttaswamy
- Flora Saini
- Jabardasth Emmanuel
- Kalyan Padala
- Rithu Chowdary
- Bharani Shankar
- Shrasti Verma
- Ramu Rathod
- Haritha Harish
- Srija Dammu
- Manish Maryada
- Priya Shetty
- Suman Shetty
Kannada actor Thanuja Puttaswamy was the first participant to enter the Bigg Boss house. Soon after, South Indian actress Flora Saini, who had previously talked about her experiences with domestic abuse, followed her. Kalyan Padala also guaranteed his place as one of the first contestants. after proving himself in the Bigg Boss Agnipariksha pre-show. The well-known comedian Jabardasth Emmanuel entered as the fourth candidate. Shrasti Verma, a choreographer best known for Pushpa 2, Jailer, Vikrant Rona, Game Changer, and Rangasthalam, joined him as the fifth contestant.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9's second commoner Haritha Harish, was the sixth participant. Actor Bharani Shankar entered the competition as the eighth candidate, and social media star Rithu Chowdary entered as the seventh. Fans voted for Demon Pawan to become the third commoner. The ninth participant to enter the house is him.
The tenth contestant of the season was actor Sanjjanaa Galrani, who starred in the movies Dandupalya 2, Bujjigadu, and Ganda Hendathi. The eleventh contender to enter Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is singer Ramu Rathod, who performed the famous song Ranu Bombayi Ki Ranu. The second contestant to be confirmed for the show was Srija Dammu. The next confirmed names for this season were Manish Maryada, Suman Shetty, and Priya Shetty.
Inside Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 House
Every room and hallway has an enthralling, bright, and themed decor. Blindfolded, Nagarjuna went inside and gave a tour of the house. The focal point of the remodeled garden area is a unique Bigg Boss eye. The new design of the entry hall reflects the ninth season. The first house is still a secret, but here is the second house. With a hall where residents can converse and engage with Nagarjuna during weekend episodes, the second house looks particularly stunning. Food and other supplies for the roommates will be kept in the store room, and the room appears to be more visually appealing than in prior seasons.