Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Launch Date, Agnipariksha Details, Contestants List & Major Twists Revealed
Bigg Boss Telugu 9 returns with Nagarjuna as host, featuring celebrity vs. commoner battles, a two-house twist, and Agnipariksha screening contestants from Aug 22.
Bigg Boss Telugu 9 introduces double houses and fiery Agnipariksha challenges—premiering September 7 on Star Maa & Hotstar.
The wait is almost over! Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is gearing up for a grand launch, and the Agnipariksha pre-show promo has already created a storm on social media. With the tagline “One battle for survival. One shot at glory,” this season promises intense drama, fierce rivalries, and never-before-seen twists.
🔥 Agnipariksha Pre-Show
- Host: Sreemukhi
- Judges: Abijeet (Bigg Boss 4 Winner), Bindu Madhavi (Bigg Boss OTT Winner), Navdeep (Bigg Boss 1 Runner-Up)
The trio will test the shortlisted contestants on physical strength, emotional resilience, and mental grit, deciding who enters the coveted Bigg Boss house.
Adding to the excitement, Teja Sajja of HanuMan fame will make a special guest appearance during the premiere.
🏠 Double Houses, Double Drama
This season introduces a game-changing twist – two houses under the Navagraha (Nine Planets) theme.
- One house for celebrities
- One house for commoners
Both groups will compete for equal stakes, making Bigg Boss Telugu 9 the most unpredictable season yet.
👥 Contestants Line-Up
Commoner Contestants (Highlights):
- Anusha Ratnam – Instagram Queen
- Divya Nikita – Famous as “Veg Fried Rice Momo Girl”
- Prasanna Kumar – One-Legged Warrior
- Demon Pawan – Influencer with a dark aura
- Maryada Manish – Businessman with a twist
- Mask Men Hriday – Mystery man in disguise
- Shakib – Social media’s bad boy
- …and more wild cards to shake things up.
Celebrity Contestants (Rumored):
- Alekhya Harika (Pickles Chitti Ramya)
- Sumanth Ashwin (Actor)
- Emmanuel (Jabardasth comedian)
- Ritu Chaudhary, Deepika, Kavya (TV Actresses)
- Saket (Singer)
📅 Key Dates to Remember
- Agnipariksha Pre-Show: August 22, 2025 (JioCinema & Hotstar)
- Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Grand Premiere: September 7, 2025 (Star Maa & Hotstar)
With Nagarjuna returning as host, explosive celebrity vs. commoner battles, and the dramatic new format, this season is all set to be the wildest ride in Bigg Boss Telugu history.
Who will shine? Who will shatter? The countdown begins!
