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Bigg Boss Telugu 4: From Poonam Bajwa to Bandla Ganesh, a look at the most anticipated contestants this season

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Aug 31, 2020, 20:59 IST
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Bigg Boss Telugu 4: From Poonam Bajwa to Bandla Ganesh, a look at the most anticipated contestants this season

Bigg Boss Telugu is all set to return to the small screen with season 4. Despite COVID-19 spread and the subsequent challenges, the makers of the reality TV series are leaving no stone unturned to make this season a hit like its previous seasons. 16 contestants have been chosen for the upcoming season who are currently under quarantine. On this note, here's a quick rewind at the most anticipated contestants of the season.

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Poonam Bajwa

The gorgeous actress was indeed the heartthrob of Telugu youth in the 2000s. She shot to fame with Telugu films like Modati Cinema and interestingly, she shared screen space with host Nagarjuna in the 2006 Telugu film Boss. However, she was missing in action for a while now. She was last seen in a supporting role in the 2019 film Kathanayakudu.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Nandu

The young talented actor is one of the most rumoured contestants of the season. His wife Geetha Madhuri emerged as the runner up of season 2. So, his participation in the upcoming season was naturally expected. However, he announced his upcoming film recently leaving the Bigg Boss fandom disappointed.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Tarun

Speculations of Tarun signing up for Bigg Boss Telugu season 4 has created a lot of buzz on social media a few weeks back. The noted actor was rumoured to be taking part in the previous seasons of Bigg Boss Telugu as well. However, he has refused to feature in the upcoming season.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Shraddha Das

The seductress was one of the most anticipated contestants of season 4 as well. The off-screen diva has been rejecting the Bigg Boss offer from the previous season and the upcoming season was no exception, too.

(Photo: Instagram)

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'Mahathalli' Jahnavi Dasetty

The popular Telugu social media influencer was also expected to be taking part in the upcoming season. But no Bigg Boss for her this season, close sources reveal.

(Photo: Instagram)

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Prudhvi Raj

The noted actor-turned-politician created a lot of buzz on social media as he was speculated to be taking part in season 4 of Bigg Boss Telugu. Prudhvi has been active in politics for a while now and he recently courted controversy as he allegedly misbehaved with one of the female staff members of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD).

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Rakesh Master

The choreographer has been popular for his controversial interviews on YouTube. From his former colleague-Dhee Champions judge Sekhar Master to some popular personalities of Telugu film fraternity, he made headlines with some sensational remarks on the who's who of the entertainment industry. He recently forayed into TV with a special show.

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Durga Rao

The internet sensation is popular for his dance videos on TikTok. A recent performance by a contestant on Dhee Champions imitating Durga Rao went viral and he was recently seen in the popular comedy show Adirindhi playing a cameo in a sketch that featured Baba Bhaskar of BB Telugu 3 fame as well. He is one of the most trolled TikTokers, too.

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Sri Reddy

The controversial actress, who is known for her fight against casting couch in the Telugu entertainment industry, was expected to feature in Bigg Boss Telugu season 3 as well. Fans expected the controversial actress to create some noise in the controversial reality TV show but guess they need to wait further.

(Photo: Facebook)

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Bandla Ganesh

The popular actor-turned-producer is known for his sensational statements on public forums. He is one of the most trolled celebrities in the Telugu entertainment industry; thanks to his acting and brief political stint. He was also rumoured to be taking part in BB Telugu season 4 which would have taken the entertainment quotient of the show a notch higher. He has just recovered from COVID-19 and his recent appearance on Alitho Saradaga was abuzz on social media.

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