Here’s a polished article on Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 — its host, format, and full lineup of contestants:
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 (‘Ranarangam’) – A Battle Begins
Host
The veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni returns once again to steer the proceedings as the host of Bigg Boss Telugu for the seventh consecutive season (and eighth if including the OTT variant) . His presence continues to be the anchor of the show, delivering charisma, sternness, and emotional engagement in equal measure .
Concept & Format
Season 9, themed “Ranarangam – battlefield”, elevates the show’s competitive spirit with intense confrontations and strategic clashes . A standout innovation this year is the double-house format—a brand-new twist that literally splits the arena:
The Main House: Lavish and luxurious.
The Second House: Stripped-down, minimalist, and testing resilience .
Adding another layer, commoners are allowed entry alongside celebrity contestants—thanks to the digital pre-show Bigg Boss Agnipariksha, hosted by Sreemukhi, with judges Abijeet, Bindu Madhavi, and Navdeep . This prelude show featured intense rounds and public voting to select a few worthy commoner entrants .
Premiere & Broadcast Details
The grand launch aired on September 7, 2025, at 7 PM. It was broadcast live on Star Maa and streamed on JioHotstar . The season is slated to run for approximately 100–120 days, building up to a grand finale in December 2025 .
Contestants Line-up
Commoners (through Agnipariksha or viewer votes):
Kalyan Padala
Dr. Priya (Shetty)
Demon Pawan
Harita Harish
Srija Dammu
Maryada Manish
Celebrities:
Thanuja Puttaswamy
Flora Saini
Jabardasth Emmanuel
Shrasti Verma
Rithu Chowdary
Bharani Shankar
Sanjjanaa Galrani
Ramu Rathod
Suman Setty
Special twist: Due to the double-house format, the commoners have been placed in the main house, while the celebrities start out in the second, less luxurious house—a move that immediately shifts the power dynamics.
Contestant Overview Tables
Contestant Type Names
Commoners Kalyan Padala, Dr. Priya, Demon Pawan, Harita Harish, Srija Dammu, Maryada Manish
Celebrities Thanuja Puttaswamy, Flora Saini, Jabardasth Emmanuel, Shrasti Verma, Rithu Chowdary, Bharani Shankar, Sanjjanaa Galrani, Ramu Rathod, Suman Setty
In Summary
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 bursts onto the scene with Nag’s masterful hosting at its helm, featuring the bold “Ranarangam” theme and the first-ever double house format. With commoners challenging celebrity dominance right from Day 1, this season promises gripping drama, strategic warfare, and unpredictable alliances.
The stage is set—let the battlefield unfold
