Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Celebrity Contestants

The highly anticipated Bigg Boss 9 Telugu season is set to premiere on September 7, 2025, with Akkineni Nagarjuna hosting the show for the sixth consecutive year. This season promises to be an exciting mix of drama, entertainment, and surprising turns, with a unique twist of two separate houses for celebrities and commoners. To build up the excitement, a pre-show called Agnipariksha is already streaming, hosted by Sreemukhi.

The pre-show Agnipariksha features 45 everyday contestants competing for nine spots in the main Bigg Boss house, where they will join the celebrity cast. Some of the confirmed celebrity contestants include social media influencer Divvala Madhuri, comedian Jabardasth Emanuel, serial actors Tanuja Gowda and Bharani Shankar, and dance choreographer Shrasti Verma.

The pre-show is designed to assess the common contestants' emotional depth, cerebral acuity, and physical prowess, with a panel of judges including previous Bigg Boss contestants Abijeet, Bindu Madhavi, and Navdeep. The selection process in Agnipariksha progresses through levels, with the judges using green flags to indicate approval and red flags to indicate rejection.

The winners of the pre-show will join the celebrity cast in the main Bigg Boss house, making this season's mix more unpredictable than ever. With its unique format and exciting contestants, Bigg Boss 9 Telugu is expected to be a huge hit among Telugu viewers. The show's blend of celebrity and commoner contestants will likely create an interesting dynamic, with plenty of drama and unexpected twists.