Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is set for a grand launch on September 7, 2025, with Nagarjuna as host. Check confirmed contestants, rumoured names, format changes, and pre-show Agnipariksha details.
Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Grand Launch
The wait is over! Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is all set to premiere on September 7, 2025, on Star Maa and will stream 24/7 on JioHotstar.
This time, the show promises even more drama, entertainment, and surprises.
- Channel: Star Maa
- OTT Streaming: JioHotstar (24/7 live feed available)
- Host: Nagarjuna (returning for the 7th time)
- Format: Double-house concept — Celebrities and commoners start in different houses and later join together.

Bigg Boss Agnipariksha – The Pre-Show
Ahead of the main season, the makers launched a digital pre-show titled Bigg Boss Agnipariksha on August 22, 2025, and it ran until September 5, 2025, exclusively on JioCinema (now JioHotstar).
- Host: Sreemukhi
- Judges: Abijeet (BB4 Winner), Bindu Madhavi (BB OTT Winner), Navdeep (BB1 Finalist)
- Concept: 40 shortlisted commoners compete through a series of tasks and interviews. Top contestants win direct entry into the Bigg Boss 9 main house.

Confirmed Contestants – Bigg Boss Telugu 9
Here’s the list of celebrities who are officially confirmed to enter the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 house:
- Naga Durga
- Sriteja
- Rithu Chowdary
- Parameshwar
- Debjani
- Navya Swamy
- Tejaswini Gowda
- Kalpika Ganesh
- Alekhya Chitti
- Immanuel (Jabardasth fame)
- Swamy
- Sumanth Ashwin
- Jyothi Rai
- Mukesh Gowda
- Sai Kiran
Rumored Contestants
Apart from the confirmed celebrities, several popular names are being speculated to join:
- Babloo (YouTuber)
- Raj Tarun (Actor)
- Rohit
- Anil
- Harika Eknath
- Deb Johnny
Some social media influencers from Bigg Boss Agnipariksha are also expected to make it to the main season.
Quick Recap – Bigg Boss Telugu 9
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Premiere Date | September 7, 2025 |
Host | Nagarjuna |
Format | Double-house; Celebrities + Commoners |
Pre-show (Agnipariksha) | Aug 22 – Sep 5; Hosted by Sreemukhi, judged by Abijeet, Bindu Madhavi, Navdeep |
Confirmed Contestants | Naga Durga, Sriteja, Rithu Chowdary, Parameshwar, Debjani, Navya Swamy, Tejaswini Gowda, Kalpika Ganesh, Alekhya Chitti, Immanuel, Swamy, Sumanth Ashwin, Jyothi Rai, Mukesh Gowda, Sai Kiran |
Rumored Contestants | Babloo, Raj Tarun, Rohit, Anil, Harika Eknath, Deb Johnny |
Channel & OTT | Star Maa & JioHotstar (24/7 feed) |
Final Words
With a grand launch on September 7, 2025, and a star-studded list of contestants, Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is ready to deliver non-stop drama, controversies, and entertainment.
Stay tuned to our blog for daily updates, voting details, elimination news, and exclusive gossip from inside the house.