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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Agnipariksha OTT release date: When, where to stream the pre-show
Bigg Boss Telugu is just a few weeks away from its premiere on JioHotstar, and there is massive hype around the show as the makers promise never-before-seen entertainment for the ninth season. Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Agnipariksha This new season is going to be quite special as commoners will join the show along with celebrities. A special show titled Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Agnipariksha has been designed to select a few commoners who will take part in the main show. We had already reported that ex-Bigg Boss contestants Bindu Madhavi, Navdeep, and Abijeet will be judging this show, which will feature 15 commoners competing for a spot. The latest update is that this show will premiere on August 22, 2025, on JioHotstar and will also stream on OTTplay Premium. Noted anchor Sreemukhi will host the show, and the shoot has already kick-started at the prestigious Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Among the commoners, three will be selected, and they will join the other celebrities in the main show. New rules in place for Bigg Boss 9 Telugu We have also learned from a team member that there will be two houses this season, one for commoners and the other for celebrities. Akkineni Nagarjuna will host the main show, and he has personally picked a few big names who will grace the season. Bigg Boss remains one of the most-watched game shows in the Telugu OTT space. If you enjoy such shows, you can also stream Unstoppable with NBK and Sarkaar on OTTplay. The grand premiere of Bigg Boss 9 Telugu is set for September 7, 2025, and expectations are sky-high as several top names from Telugu cinema and social media are lined up to enter the house. But before that, Agnipariksha is all set to create the first wave of drama and thrills.
Mint
13-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Agnipariksha: OTT release date, judges, participants; all you need to know
Bigg Boss 9 Telugu will premiere on September 7. For the first time, commoners will join celebrities. To choose them, a pre-show called Agnipariksha will take place. Around 40 shortlisted commoners will face tough tasks and compete in teams. This season uses a Double House format at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. Akkineni Nagarjuna is returning as host for the sixth time. He is reportedly paid ₹ 30 crore. According to veteran actor, it is the 'most unpredictable Bigg Boss Telugu season'. Nagarjuna will be seen next in Coolie, releasing on August 14. The movie stars Superstar Rajinikanth. Agnipariksha will air on Star Maa. It will start streaming on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium on August 23. Agnipariksha starts with about 40 shortlisted commoners facing tough tasks. They are split into three groups, judged by Abhijeet, Navdeep and Bindu Madhavi. Each judge will pick one finalist directly, making three direct entries. The rest will face public voting, and the top two will join the finalists. These 5 commoners then enter Bigg Boss Telugu 9 with celebrities. The challenges, inspired by shows like Roadies, will test physical, mental and emotional strength. According to multiple media reports, Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Agnipariksha will feature several notable commoners. They reportedly include Instagram influencers like Anusha Ratnam, Dammu Sreeja, Shakib and Masked Man Hriday. Divya Nikhitha, who runs the 'Veg Fried Momo' page, and gym coach Dalia are also reportedly in the lineup. Potential candidates also include Swetha Shetty, a UK-based weightlifter, and Miss Telangana runner-up Kalki. Other probable participants are influencers Demon Pawan and Prasanna Kumar. None of the contestants has been officially confirmed. Actor-YouTuber Nikhil Maliyakkal won Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 on December 15, 2024. He received ₹ 55 lakh and a car. The finale featured Ram Charan as the special guest, who announced the winner. Nikhil beat finalist Gautham Krishna in a close contest.
Hindustan Times
13-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Agnipariksha: Navdeep, Bindu Mandhavi, and Abijeet to host the show
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is all set to stream on JioHotstar from September 7, 2025. For the first time in Telugu Bigg Boss history, there will be a pre-show ahead of the grand opening. Titled Agnipariksha, this show will have 15 commoners taking part in a few tasks. Out of the 15, three will be finalized and will enter the house along with other participants selected by the judges. Bindu, Navdeep and Abijeet to host Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9's Agnipariksha The shooting of Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Agnipariksha has started in Annapurna Studios, and we have come to know that popular actors Navdeep, Bindu Madhavi, and Abijeet have been roped in to judge the show. All the three have graced the show as contestants in the past. Out of them, Abijeet and Bindu Madhavi have also been winners. They will choose the final three commoners, as the makers want to create hype for the main event even before the actual episodes start. Telugu social media influencers to be a part of Agnipariksha Some very popular social media influencers have been picked for the Bigg Boss Agnipariksha. We have also exclusively learned that Bigg Boss 9 Telugu will have two houses this season, one hosting commoners and the other housing celebs. The makers have planned things in such a way that commoners will take on the celebs to move ahead in the show. This concept of everyone getting an equal chance to take part in the reality show is quite interesting. Akkineni Nagarjuna will host the ninth season, and he has been paid big bucks for it. You can stream Bigg Boss 9 Telugu via OTTplay Premium. The entire shoot will happen in Annapurna Studios, and a special set is being erected for the same. If you like such masala-filled reality shows, stream Sarkaar 5, Indian Idol, and Chef Mantra on OTTplay Premium.
Pink Villa
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bigg Boss 9 Telugu: Premiere date, streaming details and Nagarjuna's whopping Rs 30 crore host fee?
Bigg Boss Telugu is gearing up for its much-anticipated 9th season, and this edition promises to raise the bar even higher. As one of the most popular reality shows makes its comeback, here's what you can look forward to. Bigg Boss 9 Telugu launch date Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is set to premiere on Star Maa and JioHotstar on September 7, 2025. This marks the seventh time that Nagarjuna will take on the role of host since the show's launch. Bigg Boss Agnipariksha For those unaware, this season of Bigg Boss Telugu will be a mix of celebrities and commoners. Owing to this, the showrunners have decided to hold a digital pre-show titled Bigg Boss Agnipariksha. The show will have 40 commoners competing against each other for a spot in Bigg Boss Telugu. The pre-show is said to begin streaming on August 23, 2025. According to Hindustan Times, Bigg Boss Agnipariksha has begun shooting in Hyderabad, and the contestants will compete in special tasks. The top 3 contestants will be crowned winners and move ahead to the Bigg Boss Telugu house along with celebrities. The makers of Bigg Boss Telugu have already erected a set for the 9th season in Annapuran Studios, where the original show will be shot for 3 months. On a side note, the Mohanlal-hosted Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 recently began its broadcast, where commoners have been part of the show in previous seasons. What is Nagarjuna Akkineni's salary? According to OTTPlay, Nagarjuna Akkineni is taking home a whopping salary of Rs 30 crore for his time as host on the show. However, there is no official update regarding the same. Although the list of contestants has yet to be finalized, several notable names, including actor-director Parameshwar Hivrale, classical dancer Naga Durga Gutha, actress Rithu Chowdary, and comedian Jabardasth Emmanuel, among others, are expected to be part of it. Bigg Boss 8 Telugu Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 (aka Bigg Boss 8: Limitless) was the previous season hosted by Nagarjuna. The show, which began on September 1, 2024, had its grand finale on December 15, 2024. The previous season had Nikhil Maliyakkal as the winner, bagging Rs 55 lakh as the prize money along with a car. Disclaimer: The aforementioned salary of the actor is reported by OTTPlay. In some cases, celebrities or their teams give their inputs too, which we incorporate if provided by them. We take all efforts to share possible accurate numbers, however unless otherwise mentioned they are all approximates. We are open to feedback and suggestions on editorial@
