Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9: Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, titled 'Agnipariksha,' is set to premiere on September 7, 2025, with Akkineni Nagarjuna hosting for the seventh consecutive season. This season introduces a unique double-house format where celebrities and commoners start separately before merging into one house. The pre-show "Agnipariksha," streaming on JioHotstar from August 22, features 40 commoners competing for a spot in the main house, judged by former Bigg Boss contestants Abijeet, Bindu Madhavi, and Navdeep, with Sreemukhi hosting.
The confirmed contestants include a mix of celebrities and commoners, promising a high dose of entertainment, drama, and competitive spirit. The show is produced by Banijay and airs on Star Maa TV and JioHotstar.
Full Contestant List for Bigg Boss Telugu 9:
Shiva Kumar
Nikhil
Emmanuel (Jabardasth comedian)
Yash
Anil
Viraj
Jyothi Rai
Ramya
Sumanth
Chandra Shekhar
Sai Kumar
Deepika
Mukesh
RJ Raaj
Kavya
Additional Details:
- The show's theme is "Agnipariksha" (Trial by Fire), indicating intense tasks and challenges.
- The Bigg Boss house is designed based on the Navagraha (nine planets) theme.
- The double house format (celebs and commoners separate initially) is a first for Telugu Bigg Boss, promising more drama and competition.
- The show is very popular in Telugu states, with a massive fan following eager for this new season.
- This season is poised to offer some of the most gripping reality TV content in Telugu television in 2025.