For the first time in the history of the Bigg Boss reality show, a commoner became the winner much to the delight of all.
The 105 days reality show concluded with Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi promoting the film. Ravi Teja, Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath graced the grand finale and delighted all.
Demon Pawan left the stage taking the offer of Rs 15 lakhs after Kalyan, Thanuja rejected the offer. The final was a close fight between Kalyan Padala and Thanuja Puttaswamy. After weeks of intense tasks, emotional moments and audience votes, Kalyan secured the highest votes, pushing Thanuja to the runner-up position.
Before leaving with the suitcase, Pawan emotionally said: “I know I am letting a lot of people down, but my family is in dire need of this money. I am also aware of the winner—I know that is not me.”
Nagarjuna clarified that the total prize money was initially Rs 50 lakh, but after Demon Pavan walked out with Rs 15 lakh, the remaining prize was reduced to Rs 35 lakh. This suitcase held Rs 20 lakh, meaning if either finalist accepted it, the final winner’s prize would be further reduced to Rs 15 lakh.
Both Thanuja and Kalyan refused the offer with Kalyan saying: “I come from a humble background. Of course, this amount is huge for me, but I can’t accept this.”
Thanuja also quipped “Taking this suitcase would disappoint my fans. Today, I am here because of them; hence it is not right to accept this.”
Finally Kalyan pipped Thanuja in the race and he won the cash prize of Rs 35 lakhs.