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
In Bigg Boss Telugu 9, there are 9 celebrities & 6 commoners who are entered as contestants
Celebrities
- Emmanuel
- Ramu Rathod
- Asha Shaini / Flora Shaini
- Suman Shetty
- Bharani Shankar
- Thanuja Puttaswamy
- Sanjjana Galrani
- Shristi Varma
- Rithu Chowdhary
Commoners
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 | Thanuja Puttaswaami Flora Saina (Asha Saini) Pavan Kalyan Emmanuel Shrasti Verma Mask Man Harish Bharani Shankar Rithu Chowdhary Demon Pavan Sanjjanaa Garlani Ramu Rathod Dammu Srija Suman Shetty Priya Shetty Maryada Manish |
| 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.
