Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Here’s everything you need to know about the pre-show, “Agnipariksha”

The buzz around Bigg Boss Telugu 9 has reached a fever pitch with its pre-show Agnipariksha. With Nagarjuna as host, the show is spicing up things with a double-house format. The ground-breaking pre-show involves selecting commoner contestants for the main show. Here are all the details you need to know about the Agnipariksha:

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The pre-show is hosted by the charismatic anchor and Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Sreemukhi. Former Bigg Boss stars lead the judge panel: Bigg Boss Telugu 4 winner Abijeet, Bigg Boss Telugu OTT winner Bindu Madhavi, and Bigg Boss Telugu 1 second runner-up Navdeep.

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The makers shortlisted 45 commoner candidates to participate in the Agnipariksha pre-show. The latest promo features a few social media sensations and talented contenders like Swetha Shetty, Priya Shetty, Sreeja Dammu, Daaliya, Mask Man Harish and others.

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The mastermind judges will evaluate the participants based on their physical strength, mental agility, and humour. They will wield a green flag for approval and a red flag for rejection. There will also be public voting for the selection. The selected candidates will join the main show along with celebrity contestants.

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The pre-show will premiere from August 22, 2025, to September 5, 2025, and will be streamed exclusively on the OTT platform. Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is expected to premiere soon after the pre-show.

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