Bigg Boss Telugu 9: When Will Agnipariksha Be Launched? Who Are The Contestants? Full Details

The countdown for Bigg Boss Telugu 9 has officially begun, and the explosive Agnipariksha pre-show promo has set social media on fire! With the tagline "One battle for survival. One shot at glory," the stage is set for an intense showdown as 45 shortlisted commoners fight for a spot in the Bigg Boss house.

Judges Bring the Heat

Hosted by the dazzling Sreemukhi, the pre-show features a powerhouse judging panel:

• Abijeet (Bigg Boss 4 Winner)
• Bindu Madhavi (Bigg Boss OTT Winner)
• Navdeep (Bigg Boss 1 Runner-Up)

The judges will test contestants' physical endurance, emotional strength, and mental grit, waving a green flag for approval or a red flag for rejection. Special guest Teja Sajja (of HanuMan fame) will add extra spice to the premiere.

Double Trouble: Two Houses, One War!

This season introduces a game-changing twist-two houses (one for celebrities, one for commoners) under the Navagraha (Nine Planets) theme. Both groups will battle for equal stakes, making it the most unpredictable season yet!

Commoner Contestants - Meet the Wild Cards!

From social media stars to real-life warriors, the lineup is wild:

Anusha Ratnam (Instagram Queen)

Divya Nikita (Veg Fried Rice Momo Girl)

Prasanna Kumar (One-Legged Warrior)

Demon Pawan (Influencer with Dark Aura)

Maryada Manish (Businessman - But Will He Keep His Maryada?)

Mask Men Hriday (Mystery Man - Who's Behind the Mask?)

Shakib (Social Media's Bad Boy)
...and more!

Celebrity Contestants (Rumored)

While the official list is under wraps, buzz suggests:

• Alekhya Harika (Pickles Chitti Ramya)
• Sumanth Ashwin (Movie Star)
• Emmanuel (Jabardasth Comedian)
• Ritu Chaudhary, Deepika, Kavya (TV Actresses)
• Saket (Singer)

Mark Your Calendars!

Agnipariksha Pre-Show: August 22, 2025 (JioCinema & Hotstar)

Main Show Premiere: September 7, 2025 (Star Maa & Hotstar)

With Nagarjuna returning as host, double houses, and a mix of celebrities vs. commoners, Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is shaping up to be the wildest season ever!

Who will survive? Who will break? The battle begins soon!