Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Launch: All You Need to Know

Today, on September 7, 2025, Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 premiered with a splash! The grand launch aired tonight at 7 PM on Star Maa and was also streamed on Jio Hotstar.

What’s New This Season?

• Host Returns: Nagarjuna Akkineni is back to host—his seventh season in a row!
• Bold New Twist: The show introduces a double house format—one for celebrities and another for commoners—bringing “double josh” (double excitement)!
• Pre-Show Countdown: Before the main event, Bigg Boss Agnipariksha streamed from August 22/23, where 40 commoners competed for three spots in the main house.

Band of Contestants

The mix of celebrities and commoners promises fresh drama, friendships, and clashes. Fans were thrilled to spot names like:

Celebrities:

• Emmanuel (Jabardasth comedian)
• Bharani Shankar (Mahalakshmi actor)
• Ramu Rathod (folk singer of “Ranu Bombayi Ki Ranu”)
• Flora Saini (Asha Saini), Sanjjanaa Galrani, Tanuja Gowda, Shrasti Verma, Rithu Chowdary

Commoners: Selected through Agnipariksha (names not fully disclosed yet)

Launch Highlight & First Impressions

• The promo cracked the hype with the tagline: “It’s not chess, it’s war.” Eliminations may start right in the premiere—now that’s a high-voltage twist!
• First entrant: Tanuja Gowda made a powerful entry with a performance that charmed host Nagarjuna.
• Other notable entries included Rithu Chowdary, Shrasti Verma, Bharani Shankar, Ramu Rathod, and more, each greeted with enthusiasm and fanfare.

Why This Season Feels Fresh

• Star Power + Real People: Celebrity charisma and everyday grit collide in the double house format.
• Instant Drama: An early elimination keeps viewers on edge right from the start.
• Host Magic: Nagarjuna’s presence continues to fuel excitement and charm.
• Cultural Variety: From television stars to folk singers, expect diverse personalities under one roof.