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Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Here is all you need to know about the final five contestants of the Nagarjuna hosted show

As Bigg Boss Telugu 9 races toward its grand finale, hosted by superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni, the competition has narrowed down to the final five contestants who will battle it out for the coveted trophy and a ₹50 lakh cash prize.

December 18, 2025 / 10:53 IST
Bigg Boss Telugu 9

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is ready for a grand finale on December 21, which has been full of drama, emotions, and high-voltage entertainment for months.

People have been interested in the reality show since it started, and the conclusion will be a large party to honour how far they've come. Nagarjuna Akkineni is the host.

Here are all the details regarding the latest episode and the five finalists that made it to the final round. The season, which was called Bigg Boss 9: Ranarangam, began on September 7, 2025, when 15 contestants moved into the house.

As the weeks went by, the number of contestants grew to 22 thanks to wildcard submissions. During the semi-final week, Bharani Shankar and Suman Shetty departed the programme, which made the fight harder for the top five. Meet the Top 5 Finalists•

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Kalyan Padala

Kalyan is from Andhra Pradesh and was picked as a commoner contestant through Bigg Boss Agnipariksha. He is an officer in the Indian Army and is well-liked since he is disciplined and down-to-earth.

Nanduri Emmanuel (Jabardasth Emmanuel)

Emmanuel is a famous Telugu actor and comedian. People know him best for his parts in the movies Korameenu and Gam Gam Ganesha.

Uppala Pavan Kumar (Demon Pavan)

Pavan is a social media star who became famous for his risky gaming and amazing screen presence. He is also a finalist in the commoner category.

Sanjjanaa Galrani

Sanjjanaa is a well-known actress in Kannada and Telugu movies. She became well-known for her role in Bujjigadu, where she played opposite Prabhas. She had been on Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1 before. She is also the older sister of actress Nikki Galrani.

Thanuja Puttaswamy is a famous TV actress who has been in series like Muddha Mandaram and Agnipariksha. She was also one of the last two contestants on Cooku with Jathiratnalu.

When and where to see the last episode

The Bigg Boss Telugu 9 grand finale will occur on December 21, 2025. The last episode will be hosted by Nagarjuna Akkineni. The victor will get the trophy and Rs 50 lakh in cash. Star Maa will show the action live, and JioHotstar will stream it.

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first published: Dec 18, 2025 10:53 am

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