'Bigg Boss Telugu 8' Contestants' List: Here Are The Profiles With Photos

The highly anticipated eighth season of 'Bigg Boss Telugu 8' has kicked off, bringing together a diverse group of 14 contestants who are now locked inside the house for 100 days.

This season promises to be packed with drama, entertainment, and fierce competition as the contestants vie for the audience's favour to avoid weekly eliminations. The show is once again hosted by the charismatic Nagarjuna.

Meet the Contestants:

Yashmi Gowda

Yashmi Gowda, a 28-year-old actress from Bengaluru, is well-known for her role as Bhairavi in Zee Telugu's Naga Bhairavi. Yashmi started her career with the Kannada show Vidya Vinayaka in 2017 and has since worked on several successful projects like Trinayani, Krishna Mukunda Murari, and Swathi Chinukulu. She gained further recognition through her participation in Super Serial Championship season 3.

Abhay Naveen

Abhay Naveen, also known as Abhay Bethiganti, is an actor and director with a significant social media presence, boasting over 20.8K Instagram followers. He entered the house with his friend Prerana.

Prerana Kambam

Prerana Kambam is an actress who has worked primarily in the Kannada and Telugu industries. Originally from Hyderabad, Prerana made her debut in the Kannada TV industry with Hara Hara Mahadev and later part of Churikatte. She has appeared in various Kannada films and TV shows, including Ranganayaki, Aana, and Pentagon.

Nikhil Maliyakkal

Nikhil Maliyakkal is an actor from Mysore who began his career in Kannada TV before transitioning to Telugu television. His debut in the Telugu industry was with the show Gorintaku. Nikhil has since appeared in multiple popular Telugu TV shows, such as Ammaku Teliyani Koilamma and Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham.

Shekar Basha

Shekar Basha is a well-known radio jockey and actor who started his career with BIG FM 92.7 in Hyderabad. He gained popularity in the entertainment industry through his work on FM radio, television, and YouTube. Shekar has also acted in the film Naa Nuvve.

Naga Manikanta

Naga Manikanta is an emerging talent from Andhra Pradesh with a passion for storytelling. He began his career by working on short films and web series, eventually making his television debut with the Telugu serial Kasthuri. Naga has built a loyal fan base through his work in the digital space and television.

Kirrak Seetha

Kirrak Seetha gained fame through her work on the popular YouTube channel 7 Arts and her role in the hit movie Baby.

Bezawada Beebakka

Madhu Nekkanti, also known as Bezawada Beebakka, is a multifaceted entertainer who has made a name for herself in both the US and the Telugu film industry. Known for her comedic YouTube videos, Beebakka has also appeared in films like 24 Kisses, Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu, and the web series Shoot-out At Alair.

Vishnupriya Bhimeneni

Vishnupriya Bhimeneni is an actress who has worked across multiple film industries, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. She made her on-screen debut with the Malayalam film Mayookham in 2005 and has since appeared in several notable films.

Prithviraj

Prithviraj is a television actor best known for his role in the Telugu serial Naga Panchami. He is one of the 14 contestants aiming to win the coveted title this season.

Sonia Akula

Sonia Akula is a Telugu actress who made her debut in the 2019 film George Reddy. She has also appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's thriller-drama Coronavirus and the 2022 release Aasha Encounter. Originally from Telangana, Sonia began her career as a model before transitioning to acting.

Aditya Om

Aditya Om is a seasoned actor-producer who made his acting debut with the Telugu movie Lahiri Lahiri Lahiri Lo in 2002. He has worked in numerous Telugu and Hindi films and made his directorial debut with Bandook in 2013.

Nainika Anasuru

Nainika Anasuru is a dancer and entertainer who gained fame after securing third place in the sixth season of Dance India Dance. She has also been a prominent participant in Telugu dance competition shows like Dhee 13 and Dhee 14.

Nabeel Afridi

Nabeel Afridi is a popular social media personality, known for his YouTube channel Warangal Diaries. With a strong online following, Nabeel has finally made it to Bigg Boss Telugu after years of expressing his desire to participate in the show.

These contestants, with their unique backgrounds and talents, are set to bring an exciting mix of entertainment, drama, and competition to the 'Bigg Boss Telugu 8' house.

Fans can look forward to an eventful season as they watch their favourite contestants navigate the challenges and dynamics of the game.