Bigg Boss Telugu has returned for its electrifying ninth season, premiering on September 7, 2025, and streaming on Star Maa and JioHotstar. With superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni as host, Season 9 promises a reinvention of the franchise—debuting a unique “double-house” format and a dramatic clash between celebrities and commoners for the coveted trophy. [boxoffice24.in]

 

The Format: Double-House, Twice the Drama

For the first time, Bigg Boss Telugu splits the contestants into two separate houses: celebrities occupy the “second house” with fewer amenities, while commoners settle into the lavish “main house”. This fresh “Owners vs Tenants” theme is designed to stoke competition, alliances, and unavoidable rivalry, testing participants’ patience, resilience, and strategic smarts.

To select the commoner contestants, the pre-show “Agnipariksha” screened 45 hopefuls through rigorous mental and physical challenges, judged by ex-contestants Bindu Madhavi, Navdeep, and Abhijeet.

Contestant Lineup: Celebrities vs Commoners

Celebrity Contestants:

  • Sanjjanaa Galrani (Actress, Dandupalya 2, Bujjigadu)

  • Suman Shetty (Comedian, South Indian films)

  • Thanuja Puttaswamy (TV Actress, Mounaragam)

  • Flora Saini (Actress, Gandii Baat, domestic abuse survivor)

  • Jabardasth Emmanuel (Comedian)

  • Rithu Chowdary (Social media influencer)

  • Bharani Shankar (Actor, Karthika Deepam)

  • Shrasti Verma (Choreographer, Pushpa 2, Game Changer)

  • Ramu Rathod (Singer, “Ranu Bombayi Ki Ranu”)

Commoner Contestants:

  • Srija Dammu

  • Priya Shetty

  • Demon Pawan

  • Harita Harish

  • Kalyan Padala

  • Maryada Manish

The mix pits bold stars against everyday personalities—all ready for tough tasks, emotional moments, and calculated moves under the watchful lens.

The Host: Nagarjuna’s Charisma at the Helm

Nagarjuna returns with his signature wit and gravitas, guiding the contestants through twists, confrontations, and emotional highs and lows. His anchoring ensures a perfect blend of empathy, entertainment, and discipline.

Notable Launch Highlights and Early Twists

  • Red Box Controversy: Actor Bharani Shankar’s insistent request to bring a red box inside the house led to his eventual exclusion, setting a dramatic tone.

  • Commoners in Control: In a twist, commoners were handed control over the main house, while celebrities adapted to the relative austerity of the second house.

  • Task Assignments: Duties like cooking, housekeeping, and washing rotate among contestants, sparking early alliances and rivalries.

What to Expect: The Road Ahead

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is poised to be richer in fights, drama, and emotional journeys than ever before—with plenty of secret tasks, unexpected eliminations, and nail-biting nominations. Alliances may flip overnight, and viewers will witness how celebrities cope with the unfamiliar, while commoners battle for public support and survival.

A social media storm accompanies each episode, with fans backing their favorites and dissecting every bit of drama, intrigue, and confrontation.

Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is set to be a season of firsts, offering unmissable entertainment and heart-pounding suspense. The new double-house format promises double the fun, double the drama, and double the intrigue. For more updates and behind-the-scenes scoops, check the pulse of Indian reality entertainment through platforms like [boxoffice24.in].