Bigg Boss Telugu 9, organized by Nagarjuna Akkineni, made his debut on the Ott Jiohotstar platform and the star of the Maa television channel on September 7, 2025. While the program launches a brand new season, it presents 15 competitors, composed of 9 celebrities and 6 commons.
Interestingly, it is the first time in the history of the show that commoners are included in the program. If you are wondering who the candidates are, here is the full list.
Bigg Boss 9 List of Telugu competitors
1. Flora Saini
The biggest name to present herself on Bigg Boss Telugu this season is actress Flora Saini. Known for its performance in the films in southern India and Hindi, it is one of the best competitors in the series.
She was seen for the last time in web series like Kajol with The Trial and Rana Naidu with Venkatesh Daggubati and Rana Daggubati.
2. Thanaja puttaswamy
Theuja Puttaswamy is a soap -acting mainly appeared in Tamoul, Telougou and Kannada TV shows. It is best known for its roles in series like Mounaragam, Agnipariksha and legally Veer.
3. Kalyan Padala
Kalyan is an army veteran who has become an influencer who entered the Bigg Boss Telugu house after participating in the digital pre-show, Bigg Boss: Agnipariksha.
4. DEMON PAVAN
DEMON PAVAN (Original Pavan Name) is an influencer of fitness known to promote a healthier lifestyle. He is also widely recognized for his love for anime.
5. Sanjjanaa Galrani
Sanjjanaa Galrani, actress and sister of Nikki Galrani, is also part of the popular game show. She made her debut in Telugu cinema with a role not credited in the film Soggadu (2005).
Later, she widened her career in the Tamil industries, Malayalam and Kannada. Galrani was also part of series like Shit occurs and Aivar.
6. Shrasti Verma
Shrasti Verma is a popular internet personality that has worked as a choreographer assistant to Jani Master. Thanks to her association with the famous dance master, she was involved in films like Maiside, Vikrant Rona, Game Change, Rangasthalam, Pushpa and Maaveeran.
7. Harita Harish
Harita Harish is also a commoner who has entered the Bigg Boss Telugu house with the pre-spectacle, appearing as the masked man.
8. Priya Shetty
Priya Shetty is a doctor who aspires to become an actress.
9. RAMU RATHOD
Ramu Rathod is an independent musician and folk singer known for having sang several songs like Pacha Bottu and Diya Diya Re.
10. Bharani Shankar
Bharani Shankar is a widely recognized television actress known for her program Karthika Deepam. She also appeared in films like Aaviri, Dheera and Chiranjeevi Starrer Waltair Veerayya.
11. SREEJA DAMMU
Sreeja Dammu is a content designer known for her dance and lifestyle content.
12. Maryada Manish
Maryada Manish is an entrepreneur and co-founder of the startup called Fello, a platform that rewards users to invest in various markets, which makes finances more attractive. It was also presented in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
13. Suman Shetty
Suman Shetty is an actor of a popular comedy in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He acted in front of several stars like Ravi Mohan, Vishal, Ram Pothineni, Dhanush and Ajith Kumar.
14. Rithu Chowdary
Rithu Chowdary is a known actress for television shows like Prema Entha Madhuram and Inti Guttu. She also appeared in films like Mouname Ishtam and Drinker Sai.
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