Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Nagarjuna's pay cheque, premiere date, and what's new this season

Nagarjuna returns to host Bigg Boss Telugu 9

Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is one of the most awaited shows in recent times.

The reality show is going to make a big debut with Nagarjuna soon, and for the first time, common men have the opportunity to be part of the show. On September 7, 2025, the ninth season of Bigg Boss Telugu, one of the most famous reality shows on Telugu TV, will start.

This year is Akkineni Nagarjuna's sixth time hosting, and his trademark mix of charm, wit, and sophistication will keep people watching.

The fact that normal people are living in the Bigg Boss house for the first time this season is what makes it so special. The makers have started a special pre-season event called Bigg Boss 9 Telugu: Agnipariksha to choose them.

Filming for the segment started not too long ago in Hyderabad. Forty people who made it to the final round are competing for a slot in the main show by completing a number of difficult tasks.

The top three performers will join the celebrity competitors in the Bigg Boss house. Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad is now building the major set for the season, where the competition will take place over the next three months.

Fans have asked for non-celebrities to be included, which is similar to what happened in Bigg Boss Malayalam, where commoners were allowed in the last two seasons.

There is a lot of buzz around how much Bigg Boss Telugu host and superstar Nagarjuna will be paid for the show.

As per a report in Hindustan Times, Nagarjuna will get a huge Rs 30 crore for hosting duties. The official list of candidates is still a secret, but fans can expect to see a mix of well-known people from the Telugu entertainment business and exciting new people who are ready to shake things up.