Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8: Mohanlal welcomed a wide range of contestants, including actors, content creators, social media activists, stand-up comedians and other well-known figures on Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8. The 14 competitors each contributed a unique personality in the premiere episode.

Contestant Name Profession
Gayathri Suresh Film Actress & Model
Kadal Komban (Sreeraj K S) YouTuber / Digital Content Creator
Mridhula Vijai Television Actress & Dancer
Sreelakshmi Arakkal Social Activist & Digital Creator
Vighnesh Venu (Wikky Thug) Social Media Influencer / Content Creator
Rinni Ann George Journalist-turned-Actress
Noby Binu Film Actor, Writer & Comedian
Aishwarya Babu Radio Jockey (RJ) & Drama Tutor
Shreelaya Television Actress
Anjali Radio Jockey (RJ)
Sumesh Chandran Film Actor & Comedian
Neha Fatima Content Creator / Digital Influencer
Gautham Sasi Stand-up Comedian
Dhanya Kaali

Professional Fight Master/Stunt Coordinator
Eldo George

Social Worker-Businessman
Loletta Student
Shijin Dance Coach
Rakesh Jacob Carpentet
Jasleena Parveen Fitness Enthusiast
Mohammed Azif YouTuber

 

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1. Gayathri Suresh

Actress Gayathri Suresh was the first contestant to enter the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 house. During her conversation with Mohanlal, she spoke about facing online trolling. She said the experience helped her grow as a person.

2. Kadal Komban

YouTuber Kadal Komban, who is known for his fishing-related content, was the second contestant to enter the show. He compared life at sea with life inside the Bigg Boss house. He said his ability to adjust to changing situations while fishing would help him in the game.

3. Mridhula Vijai

TV actress Mridhula Vijai was the third contestant to enter the house. She admitted that her habit of imitating people could sometimes annoy her fellow contestants. She also said she felt a little uncomfortable about staying with people she did not know.

4. Sreelakshmi Arakkal

Activist Sreelakshmi Arakkal was the fourth contestant introduced on the show. She described her Bigg Boss experience as a learning opportunity. She also said she wanted to share her knowledge and experiences with the other contestants.

5. Vighnesh Venu aka Wikky Thug

Social media influencer Vighnesh Venu, popularly known as Wikky Thug, became the fifth contestant to enter the house. He said he wanted to stay in the Bigg Boss house for all 100 days.

6. Rini Ann George

Journalist-turned-actress Rini Ann George was the sixth contestant to enter the show. She said she would not stay quiet if she felt something was wrong. However, she was also open to changing her approach if it helped her win the competition.

7. Noby Binu

Actor, writer and entrepreneur Noby Binu was the seventh contestant to enter the Bigg Boss house. He said he was ready to twist situations and even pretend if it helped him in the game. He made it clear that he was willing to play the game on his own terms.

8. Aiswarya Babu

RJ and drama tutor Aiswarya Babu was the eighth contestant to enter the show. She revealed that she had left her RJ job to take part in Bigg Boss Malayalam.

9. Shreelaya

TV actress Shreelaya was the ninth contestant to enter the house. She is also the sister of actress Sruthi Lakshmi, who was previously a contestant on Bigg Boss Malayalam.

10. RJ Anjali

RJ Anjali, who is known for her prank calls, was the 10th contestant to enter the Bigg Boss house. She revealed that she had applied for the show three times before finally getting selected. She also said she stopped doing prank calls after becoming a victim of cyberattacks.

11. Sumesh Chandran

Actor Sumesh Chandran was the 11th contestant introduced on the show. He has previously shared screen space with Mohanlal in the Malayalam film Drishyam.

12. Neha Fathima

Content creator Neha Fathima was the next contestant to enter the house. She said she wanted viewers to see her genuine personality. She also described herself as a relatable contestant.

13. Gautham Sasi

Stand-up comedian Gautham Sasi was the 13th contestant to enter Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8. Mohanlal asked him to bring some happiness to the house and prepare a stand-up performance for the weekend episode.

14. Mohammed Azif

Content creator Mohammed Azif was the 14th contestant to enter the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 house. He was the latest entrant among the contestants introduced on the show.

15. Shijin

After facing harsh feedback from the judges for messing up a task, Shijin, who works as a dance instructor, managed to pull off an impressive turnaround.

16. Loletta

Loletta Loryne Rodrigues, commonly known as Loletta, is a student participating as one of the 12 contenders in Agnipareeksha. Known for her bright personality and cheerful disposition, she has won over audiences with her competitive drive and charm. Alongside tackling household responsibilities with great sportsmanship, she has consistently shown excellent conduct in the house.

17. Dhanya

Dhanya steps into Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, bringing a distinctive background from the Malayalam film industry as a professional fight master, stunt coordinator, actor, dancer, and motorcyclist. Working under the name Fight Master Kaali, Dhanya has built a strong reputation in an area of cinema mostly dominated by men.

18. Eldho George

Eldho George, a social worker and entrepreneur based in Kochi, stands out as one of the strongest contenders in Agnipareeksha. His confidence, determination, physical strength, and sharp focus have already made him a favourite among the audience.

19. Rakesh Jacob

Rakesh joined the Bigg Boss house as a commoner contestant after earning his spot through the pre-show program Agnipariksha for Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8. Working as a carpenter by trade, he brought plenty of lively energy into the space through his spontaneous dancing and sharp humour.

20. Jasleena Parveen

Jaseela is a familiar face to television audiences across Kerala, working as an actress, fitness advocate, and popular contributor on the show Star Magic. She earned wide recognition for her role as Saniya in the drama series Anuraga Ganam Pole.

21. Mohammed Azif

Mohammed Azif works as a YouTuber, digital creator, and social media personality. He regularly trends online through the videos he produces alongside his friend Wikky Thug.

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The Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada versions of the new season all premiered on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as a significant Bigg Boss event.

FAQ

1. When and where to watch Bigg Boss Malayalam 8?

You can watch Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 on JioHotstar. The timings are: Mon to Fri at 9:30 PM, Sat & Sun at 9 PM. 

2. Who is hosting the eighth season of Bigg Boss Malayalam?

Mohanlal returns to host Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8.