In Bigg Boss Telugu season 9, Thanuja, Kalyan and Emanuel have emerged as the three strongest contenders based on unofficial polls, social‑media buzz and early vote tallies. Thanuja was the early front‑runner, holding a clear lead over Kalyan while Emanuel stayed safe from nominations throughout the first weeks. The latest weekend episode, however, shifted the momentum.
Thanuja accused fellow contestant Pavan of inappropriate touching during a task, a claim many viewers saw as an overreaction since the contact appeared limited to a shoulder touch. The backlash intensified when Thanuja repeatedly claimed she received no support from housemates, despite evidence that Bharani, Emanuel, Kalyan, Rithu, Madhuri and several others had backed her multiple times, including Kalyan’s crucial role in her recent captaincy win.
Her statements disappointed fans and the audience, causing public sentiment to swing toward Kalyan, whose own title prospects are now rising. Recent online voting trends show Thanuja’s lead shrinking, with Kalyan closing the gap and Emanuel’s standing remaining uncertain due to a lack of nomination exposure.
Kalyan’s steady performance and the recent sympathy shift have boosted his chances, while Emanuel’s consistent safety has left his true vote strength hard to measure, his impact will become clearer only if he faces a nomination in upcoming weeks. Overall, Thanuja’s once‑strong position now hangs in the balance, Kalyan is gaining momentum, and Emanuel remains a wildcard whose popularity will be tested soon.
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