From commoner contestants to double house concept: Here’s what we know so far about Bigg Boss Telugu 9 grand premiere

The excitement for Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is at an all-time high as the grand launch is on September 7th at 7 PM. Hosted by Akkineni Nagarjuna, the season promises a thrilling mix of celebrities, commoners, and a ground-breaking double-house format. Here’s everything you need to know about the grand premiere:

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Akkineni Nagarjuna has been the face of Bigg Boss Telugu since season 3. After successfully hosting the show seven times(including Bigg Boss OTT season), he once again returns as the host of Bigg Boss Telugu with his signature charm. Nagarjuna is reportedly earning a sum of 30 crores for the season.

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The theme for Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is “Ranarangam - battlefield”. The season’s tagline, “Eesari Chadarangam Kaadu, Ranarangame (This time, it is not a chess play, it is a battlefield)”, sets the tone for an intense battle for the trophy.

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For the very first time, Bigg Boss Telugu introduces an innovative double house format, doubling the dose of entertainment with unexpected twists and unique tasks.

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The Agnipariksha pre-show, hosted by Sreemukhi and judged by Bigg Boss alumni Abijeet, Bindu Madhavi, and Navdeep, selects a few commoner contestants to join the main house.

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A diverse mix of celebrities includes actresses Asha Saini, Sanjana Galrani, choreographer Shrasti Verma, Jabardasth fame Emmanuel, singer Ramu Rathod, Instagram influencer Ramya Moksha, actors Suman Shetty, Bharani Shankar, and others.

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The Bigg Boss Telugu 9 grand premiere is all set to air on September 7th at 7 PM, on Star Maa channel. The launch will also be streamed live on JioHotstar.

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