OTT

Bigg Boss 8 Telugu Contestants & Eliminated Contestants

Bigg Boss 8 Telugu Season was started on 1 September 2024; the host for Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 is Akkineni Nagarjuna. The show is telecasted on Disney Plus Hotstar and Star Maa on 9 September 2024. You can watch 24 hrs live on Disney Plus Hotstar to catch the real-time action and behind-the-scenes drama. In this season of Telugu Big Boss, you can see diverse contestants, including actors, social media influencers and comedians.

The contestants are from different states but have good Telugu-speaking skills. This show is full of realistic fun, emotions, and drama. Several new tasks and challenges in this new season differ from past seasons. There are evictions based on public voting and housemate nominations.

Who are the Bigg Boss 8 Telugu Contestants?

14 contestants are participating in Bigg Boss 8 telugu, which is hosted by Akkineni Nagarjuna:

List of contestants:

Name of Contestant	Instagram Followers	Instagram ID
Yashmi Gowda	150K followers	yashmigowda
Nikhil Maliyakkal	155K followers	nikhilmaliyakkal_official
Abhay Naveen	29.1K followers	abhainaveen
Aditya Om	1.7M followers	theadityaom
Naga Manikanta	144K followers	naga_manikanta_official
Prerana Kambam	170K followers	prerana.kambam
Prithviraj	123K followers	prithvirajshetty19
Nainika	942K followers	_.nainikadances
Nabeel Afridi	552K followers	iamnabeelafridi
Kirrak Seetha	113K followers	kirrakseetha
Vishnu Priya	1.3M followers	vishnupriyabhimeneni
Shekar Basha	61.9K followers	shekarbasharj
Bezawada Bebakka	197K followers	bezawada_bebakka
Soniya Akula	184K followers	soniya_akula_official

Telugu Big Boss 8 Wild Card Contestants

In Telugu Big Boss Season 8, there is a twist: almost after completing the maximum number of days comes the day of wild card contestants, by the way, not 1 or 2 contestants. Eight members entered Big Boss House in the 8th season, and they were already contestants in previous seasons.

Here are those eight new wild card contestants in Big Boss 8 season of Telugu:

Nayani Pavani
Hariteja
Ganagavva
Teja
Rohini
Mehboob Dil Se
Gautam Krishna
Mukku Avinash

What is the Gameplay of Bigg Boss 8 Telugu?

In this new season, Bigg Boss Telugu has introduced a new gameplay where the contestants are divided into clans(teams), and each clan has its chiefs. The chiefs are the people who lead a clan (team) and allocate the duties to their respective clans. The clans have to obey their chiefs and complete the given tasks. Chiefs get privileges such as staying in unique rooms like Dragonfly Room, Peacock Room, and Zebra Room. The teams are given some task in which if they win, they get luxuries, and the losing team will get punishments.

Tasks and challenges: The divided teams are given tasks and challenges related to physical activities to test the team’s physical and mental abilities and teamwork. These tasks lead to high tension between the individuals, which creates a dramatic appeal in the show. Many rules and regulations are given for playing any task. Suppose the members need to follow the rules. In that case, punishments are given, and sometimes, the team members are disqualified for not obeying the laws and regulations provided by the big boss.

The eviction process: This season’s eviction is based on public voting and housemates’ nominations. The contestants face challenging situations where they have to nominate their teammates. The big boss gives them several conflicts and twists, leading to nominations and eviction according to public voting. The eviction is unpredictable as the players’ natures change daily.

Also Know: Bharti Jha Biography

How many clans are there in Bigg Boss 8 Telugu?

The three clans in Bigg Boss Telugu season 8 are:

Anthuleni Veerulu Clan Members:

S.no	Contestants
1. Chief	Nainika
2.	Aditya
3.	Nabeel
4.	Seetha
5.	Vishnupriyaa

The chief of the Anthuleni Veerulu clan is Nainika.

Akhanda Clan Members:

S.no	Contestants
1. Chief	Yashmi
2.	Abhay
3.	Prerana
4.	Prithviraj
5.	Shekar

Yashmi is the chief of the Akhanda clan.

Keratam Clan Members

S.no	Contestants
1. chief	Nikhil
2.	Bebakka
3.	Soniya
4.	Manikanta

Nikhil is the chief of the Keratam clan.

Best contestants for the week in Bigg Boss 8 Telugu?

Yashmi Gowda was the best contestant for the 1st week as the host, Nagarjuna Akkineni, called her for her role in a task that has kept her in the spotlight. Other notable contestants include Nikhil Maliyakkal, Soniya Akula, and Vishnu Priya, who also grow with their gameplay and interactions.