Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Contestants’ List: Check Tentative Participants With Photos

Bigg Boss Telugu 9

‘Bigg Boss’ Telugu’s comeback was recently confirmed by its production house, Endemol Shine India, through a new promo video shared on their official Instagram handle. The teaser not only hinted at the arrival of a fresh season but also confirmed that Nagarjuna Akkineni would continue as the host.

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Nagarjuna, who has been anchoring the show since 2019, has won viewers over with his sharp sense of humour and weekend interactions with the contestants. His confirmed return also puts an end to earlier speculation that he might be replaced this season.

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Contestants List (Tentative)

As always, ‘Bigg Boss’ Telugu promises a diverse mix of TV stars, YouTubers, and popular social media personalities. While the official list of contestants hasn’t been confirmed yet, several names are already creating a buzz online. Based on reports from Siasat, here’s a look at some of the celebrities who have reportedly been approached for Season 9:

Tejaswini Gowda

Tejaswini Gowda rose to fame with her portrayal of Kokila (Chinni) in the Telugu serial ‘Koilamma,’ marking her acting debut in 2016. She also appeared in the Kannada show ‘Bili Hendthi’ as Ramya and made her Tamil debut in ‘Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum’ In 2023, she and her husband Amardeep Chowdary showcased their dance skills on Gemini TV’s Dance ‘Baby Dance.’ Interestingly, Amardeep was the runner-up in ‘Bigg Boss’ Telugu Season 7.

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Kalpika Ganesh

Kalpika Ganesh is a Telugu film actress who started her career with ‘Prayanam’ in 2009. Recently, she made headlines after being booked by Gachibowli police for allegedly misbehaving at a Hyderabad pub during her birthday celebrations, where an argument reportedly broke out between her and the staff.

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Navya Swamy

Navya Swamy is a popular actress known for her work in Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil television. Hailing from Mysuru, Karnataka, she began her career with Kannada serials and has become known for her strong, expressive performances across various languages.

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Sumanth Ashwin

Sumanth Ashwin, son of renowned producer-director MS Raju, made his debut in 2012 with ‘Tuneega Tuneega,’ earning the CineMAA Award for Best Male Debut despite the film’s commercial failure. He later received acclaim for ‘Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha’ (2013), which was featured at film festivals, and achieved box office success with the romantic comedy ‘Lovers’ (2014).

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Jyothi Rai

Also known as Jyothi Poorvaj, Jyothi Rai is a well-known actress and model active in Kannada, Telugu, and Tulu television and cinema. Originally from Madikeri, Karnataka, she has acted in over 20 TV serials, including notable roles in Jogula, Kinnari, Bande Baratava Kaala, and as ‘Jagathi Madam’ in the Telugu hit ‘Guppedantha Manasu,’ which brought her widespread recognition.

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Commoners To Join Bigg Boss Telugu 9

This season, Bigg Boss Telugu will open its doors to commoners. In a promo video for Season 9, host Nagarjuna announced the exciting twist, saying, “You have loved Bigg Boss all these years. Now, it’s time for a return gift. You get the chance to enter the Bigg Boss house you adore. This time, it’s not just for celebrities, you too can be a part of the show. So come on, Bigg Boss Season 9 house is waiting for you.”

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