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**”Bigg Boss Telugu” Season 9 to Feature Common Man Contestant Following Ratings Slump**
Hyderabad – “Bigg Boss Telugu” is gearing up for its ninth season with producers promising a more engaging and surprising show after last season’s lukewarm reception. The show is slated to begin in two months in the first week of September.
Producers are trying to turn things around by bringing back a “common man” contestant, a strategy that proved successful in Season 7 with Pallavi Prashanth, who became the season’s winner with huge TRP ratings. This year, organizers hope to replicate that success after last season failed to capture audience interest despite the introduction of numerous twists and wild card entries. The season is said to be hosted by Nagarjuna.
A new promo has been released, inviting everyday people to apply for a chance to become a housemate. The promo details how to register and submit a video application.
In addition to the “common man” element, “Bigg Boss Telugu 9” is also rumored to be making changes to the contestant format. Initial reports suggest that 18 contestants will enter the house on launch day, divided into nine male-female pairs. This is said to be called Navaratnalu (nine gems). These contestants will include a mix of celebrities, controversial figures, and the aforementioned “common man.”
Names circulating as potential contestants include Aalehya Chitti Ammayi Ramya Kancharla, Kalpika Ganesh, Raj Tarun, Sumanth Ashwin, Sai Kiran, Chatrapathi Shekhar, Kavya, Debjani, Deepika, Ritu Choudary, Tejaswini, Shiva Kumar, and Emmanuel.
Selection process is currently underway. The show is produced by Star Maa.
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