Bigg Boss Telugu Goes LIVE With Agnipariksha: Where To Watch The Reality Show Online?

The highly anticipated ninth season of Bigg Boss Telugu has begun with an innovative prelude. Instead of launching directly into the main show, the producers have introduced a unique pre-qualifying round called "Agnipariksha."

What is Agnipariksha?

This pre-show, which premiered on Friday, features 45 commoners competing in a series of challenging tasks and mental games. Their goal: to win a coveted spot in the main Bigg Boss house. The promo suggests high drama, with contestants already putting the judges through their paces.

The Judges and Host

The judging panel for Agnipariksha consists of actors Navdeep, Abijeet, and Bindu Madhavi. The show is being hosted by popular anchor Sreemukhi and is filmed on a grand set at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.

A New Two-House Format for the Main Season

In a major format shake-up, the main Bigg Boss Telugu 9 season will feature two separate houses:

• One house for celebrity contestants.
• One house for commoners. This group will be a mix of new faces and winners from the Agnipariksha pre-show.

This new structure is a direct response to feedback from last year's season and aims to create a fresh dynamic.

Key Details for the Main Show

Host: Superstar Nagarjuna returns as host.

Launch Date: The main season begins on September 7, 2025.

Rumored Contestants & How to Watch Now

Contestants List - Rumoured List

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)

Where To Watch Bigg Boss Telugu Agnipariksha LIVE Online?

For now, you can catch all the preliminary action from Agnipariksha. The first episode is available for streaming online on Jio Hotstar. Well, it has to be noted that it is not free and the fans should get the subscription in order to watch the reality show.