Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8
Season 8 revolutionized gameplay with the "Chiefs" clan system and Reload 2.0 twist. Serial actor Nikhil Maliyakkal commanded the house with exemplary sportsmanship and leadership to clinch the trophy.
๐ Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 โ Champions & Finalists
Podium finishers and top contenders who defined the grand finale
TBD
Television Protagonist (Gorintaku)
โน50 Lakhs
Served multiple tenures as Clan Chief, praised for fair captaincy, task supremacy, and humility.
Contender
Doctor & Feature Film Actor
Grand Finale Contender
Returned in Reload 2.0 batch with immense tactical skill and fought all the way to 1st Runner-Up.
Warangal youth favorite and spontaneous entertainer with high voting numbers.
Top female contender with unmatched task dedication and honesty.
Reload wildcard who delivered non-stop entertainment into the grand finale.
๐ Complete Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 Housemates Roster
Official records of contestants, duration in house, and final standings
| # | Housemate | Profession / Identity | Entered | Exited | Days | Final Status | Key Show Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nikhil Maliyakkal
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Television Actor (Gorintaku, Ammaku Teliyani Koilamma) | Day 1 | 🏆 Winner | Kannada & Telugu serial superstar whose leadership, task heroics, and calm persona crowned him Season 8 Champion. | ||
| 2 |
Gautham Krishna
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Doctor & Feature Film Actor | Day 1 | 🥈 Runner-Up | Returned with a vengeance in the Reload batch to put up a historic solo fight into the grand finale stage as 1st Runner-Up. | ||
| 3 |
Nabeel Afridi
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Digital Content Creator (Warangal Vandha) | Day 1 | 🎖 Finalist | Commoner youth sensation from Warangal who fought against celebrity powerhouses to reach the grand finale Top 3. | ||
| 4 |
Prerana Kambam
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Television Serial Actress (Krishna Mukunda Murari) | Day 1 | 🎖 Finalist | Top female contender who led with fierce honesty, kitchen duties, and unmatched task dedication. | ||
| 5 |
Mukku Avinash
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Comedian & Mimicry Artist | Day 1 | 🎖 Finalist | Returned as Reload wildcard; provided non-stop entertainment and reached the grand finale stage. | ||
| 6 |
Vishnupriya Bhimeneni
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Television Anchor & Actress (Pove Pora) | Day 1 | Evicted | Celebrated television presenter; brought emotional vulnerability, spiritual chanting, and task focus. | ||
| 7 |
Rohini Noni
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Comedienne & Actress | Day 1 | Evicted | Reload wildcard entrant who brought side-splitting humor and reached semi-finale week. | ||
| 8 |
Prithviraj Shetty
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Actor & Model | Day 1 | Evicted | Dynamic physical task competitor whose clan teamwork and aggressive gameplay carried him deep into the season. | ||
| 9 |
Tasty Teja
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YouTuber & Food Vlogger | Day 1 | Evicted | Reload wildcard who entertained with food commentary and humor. | ||
| 10 |
Yashmi Gowda
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Serial Actress (Krishna Mukunda Murari) | Day 1 | Evicted | Strong clan leader and fierce competitor; played with commanding presence for 12 weeks. | ||
| 11 |
Gangavva
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YouTuber & Folk Creator (My Village Show) | Day 1 | 🚪 Walked | Season 4 legend returned as Reload wildcard; exited on compassionate medical grounds. | ||
| 12 |
Nayani Pavani
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Influencer & Dancer | Day 1 | Evicted | Redeemed her Season 7 short run with 5 strong weeks in Season 8. | ||
| 13 |
Mehaboob Dilse
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Dancer & Influencer | Day 1 | Evicted | Physical powerhouse who delivered electric dance performances before Week 9 exit. | ||
| 14 |
Naga Manikanta
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Digital Influencer & Model | Day 1 | Evicted | Emotional player whose life struggles touched viewers; voluntarily asked to be eliminated. | ||
| 15 |
Kirrak Seetha
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Actress (Baby Movie) & YouTuber | Day 1 | Evicted | Talented young actress from hit film Baby; known for vibrant discussions and outspoken opinions. | ||
| 16 |
Nainika Anasuru
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Dancer & Choreographer (Dhee) | Day 1 | Evicted | Dhee dance champion who served as clan chief before Week 5 elimination. | ||
| 17 |
Aditya Om
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Senior Feature Film Actor (Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo) | Day 1 | Evicted | Senior hero known for quiet dignity and non-violent conduct; evicted on Day 28. | ||
| 18 |
Sonia Akula
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Actress & Social Worker (Disha Encounter) | Day 1 | Evicted | Advocate and actress who formed early alliance with Nikhil and Prithviraj. | ||
| 19 |
Abhay Bethiganti
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Actor & Director (Pelli Choopulu) | Day 1 | Evicted | Pelli Choopulu fame actor; served as Chief before being red-carded / evicted in Week 3. | ||
| 20 |
Shekar Basha
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Celebrity Radio Jockey | Day 1 | Evicted | Award-winning radio host who was unexpectedly eliminated in Week 2. | ||
| 21 |
Bezawada Bebakka
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Digital Creator & Host | Day 1 | Evicted | Vijayawada slang digital creator; first housemate evicted in Season 8. |
๐ Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 โ Historic Milestones & Trivia
Key highlights, dramatic controversies, and cultural records documented in official broadcast archives
House divided into competing clans led by elected Chiefs, creating fresh political dynamics.
Mid-season mega revamp with 8 new housemates entering to shake up existing power structures.
Nikhil achieved the record for most captaincy tenures and highest task win percentage in the season.
Grand Finale attended by top Tollywood stars, awarding Nikhil โน50 Lakhs cash, an SUV, and residential plot.
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