Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is the latest edition of the popular Indian reality game show franchise, premiering on 07 September 2025. The show airs on Star Maa, with episodes telecast Monday to Friday at 9:30 PM and Saturday to Sunday at 9:00 PM. Fans can also catch the 24/7 live streaming exclusively on Jiostar OTT.
Hosted once again by Nagarjuna, the show brings a fresh lineup of contestants, intense drama, thrilling tasks, and emotional moments inside the iconic Bigg Boss house. With its engaging mix of entertainment, reality, and strategy, Bigg Boss Telugu 9 promises to deliver another blockbuster season.
Bigg Boss Telugu 9 contestants list with photos
Thanuja Gowda
Thanuja Gowda, also known as Thanuja Puttaswamy, is a South Indian actress who works in Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil television industries. She became a household name with her lead role in Mudda Mandaram on Zee Telugu and has acted in hit serials like Andala Rakshasi, Siva Manasula Sakthi, and Agnipariksha. In 2025, she entered the spotlight again as the first contestant of Bigg Boss Telugu 9.
Flora Saini
Flora Saini, also known as Asha Saini or Mayuri, is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in over 50 films across Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Punjabi cinema. Widely recognized for her role as the ghost in the Bollywood hit Stree (2018), Flora is now making headlines as the second contestant of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 (2025).
Beyond her acting career, Flora has openly shared her personal struggles, including surviving an abusive relationship, making her story one of resilience and courage.
Pawan Kalyan Padala
Emmanuel Jabardasth
Shrasti Verma
Haritha Harish
Harish, popularly known as Mask Man, rose to fame with his mysterious entry in Bigg Boss Agnipariksha (2025), a reality show that served as a gateway for common contestants into Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9. Wearing a black face mask during his introduction, Harish stood out from the crowd, earning immediate recognition and a direct promotion into the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 house.
Haritha Harish
Harish, popularly known as Mask Man, rose to fame with his mysterious entry in Bigg Boss Agnipariksha (2025), a reality show that served as a gateway for common contestants into Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9. Wearing a black face mask during his introduction, Harish stood out from the crowd, earning immediate recognition and a direct promotion into the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 house.
Bharani Shankar
Bharani Shankar, also known as Bharani Kumar, is a well-known Telugu actor who has made a mark in both television and cinema. With over two decades of experience, Bharani has acted in more than 30 serials and several popular Telugu films including Baahubali, Mestri, and Gopala Gopala.
In 2025, Bharani is making headlines for participating in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 on Star Maa and JioCinema, bringing his long-standing career into the limelight once again.
Rithu Chowdary
Rithu Chowdary is a popular Telugu actress, anchor, and performer who made a strong mark in television serials, films, comedy shows, and digital media. Starting her career as a TV anchor on Star Maa Music, she gained fame with Pelli Choopulu Show (2018), later venturing into serials like Gorintaku, Suryavamsam, and Inti Guttu.
Demon Pavan
Demon Pavan, born Krishna Pavan, is a content creator, social media influencer, and budding actor from Andhra Pradesh. Popularly known for his bold personality and unique style, he rose to fame after entering Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 (2025).
With his fearless attitude and youth-centric content, Pavan has built a loyal fan base on Instagram and YouTube. His journey reflects the new-age digital creators transitioning into mainstream entertainment.
Ramu Rathod
Ramu Rathod is a Telangana-based folk singer from the Banjara–Lambadi tribal community who transformed rural music into a digital sensation. Starting with small local shows, he shot to fame with his viral hit “Ranu Bombayi Ki Ranu”, which crossed 516 million+ views online.
Blending traditional beats with modern rhythm, Ramu has become a symbol of cultural pride and a voice for rural Telangana. In 2025, he entered Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, further amplifying his fame nationwide.
Sanjjanaa Galrani
Sanjjanaa Galrani, born Archana Manohar Galrani, is a popular Indian actress, model, and reality TV personality who has worked in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema. Known for her bold roles and vibrant personality, she gained fame through films like Bujjigadu, Dandupalya 2, and Casanova.
Srija Dammu
Srija Dammu is a rising Telugu television personality, influencer, and former software engineer who became famous after appearing in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 (2025). Known for her bold nature, confidence, and strong communication skills, she entered the show through the Agnipariksha competition.
Suman Setty
Priya Shetty
Priya Shetty is an Indian social media influencer, entrepreneur, and event planner, best known for participating in Bigg Boss Agnipariksha 2025, the OTT-based reality show that serves as the gateway to Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9.
She is the founder of Pranaa Events, a successful event management company in Kurnool, and also works as the Creative Director of Reborn Fitness Studio. With her engaging personality and digital presence, Priya has become one of the emerging faces in Telugu entertainment.
Maryada Manish
Maryada Manish is a fintech entrepreneur, content creator, and reality television personality best known as a contestant in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 (2025). He co-founded Fello, a gamified finance platform that combines savings with rewards, and was featured in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 (2024) list for his outstanding contributions to the startup ecosystem.
Manish entered Bigg Boss Telugu 9 after winning the Agnipariksha competition, symbolizing the rise of ambitious entrepreneurs in mainstream entertainment.
Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Elimination List
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Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Wiki, Telecast Details
Show Name | Bigg Boss Telugu 9 |
Season | 09 |
Start Date | 07 September 2025 |
Telecast Timing | Mon - Friday 9:30 PM Sat - Sun 9:00 PM |
Language | Telugu |
Channel | Star Maa |
OTT Platform | Jiostar (24/7 Live) |
Host | Nagarjuna |
Category | Reality Game show |
Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Host
- Nagarjuna
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