Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 preview: Oneal and Rena lock horns, the former calls her 'Useless Gen Alpha Worm'
The latest episode teaser of Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 hints at an intense confrontation between contestants Oneal and Rena, escalating the ongoing drama inside the
Bigg Boss
house. The duo's disagreement turns personal, culminating in Rena breaking down in tears.
The argument begins in the kitchen, where Rena is seen flipping dosas while Oneal insists on taking over. When she continued the work, Oneal complains to the house captain, Aneesh. In a heated outburst, Oneal lashes out at Rena, calling her a 'respectless, Gen Alpha, useless worm.' The tension grows as Rena snaps, 'Didn't you know there will be people to irritate in the Bigg Boss house?' The harsh words visibly hurt Rena, who leaves the kitchen in tears while Oneal is seen mocking her in the dining area.
The friction between Oneal and Rena is not new. In a recent task where contestants had to pick nicknames for people they love and hate, Rena selected Oneal as the person she hates, criticizing him for being too quick to judge and dubbing him 'Adukkalaveeran'. In contrast, Oneal chose Rena as someone he likes, calling her a 'milk powder' that adds innocence and purity wherever she goes, showing a complex dynamic between admiration and conflict.
Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 continues to captivate audiences with its mix of intense drama, emotional moments, and unpredictable twists. The show brings together a diverse group of contestants locked inside the Bigg Boss house, where their personalities, strategies, and conflicts play out under constant surveillance. This season has seen several heated arguments and shifting alliances, keeping viewers glued to their screens.
As the season progresses, fans eagerly anticipate more drama, surprising tasks, and heartfelt moments that showcase both the best and worst of human nature.
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