Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5 began airing in 5 September 2021. The show was streaming through Star Maa and Disney+ Hotstar. The show lasted for approximately 105 days and ended with the grand finale on 19 December 2021.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5 Host
The host for this season was Akkineni Nagarjuna. It was his third stint as anchor of the Bigg Boss Telugu anchor. His presence added enthusiasm and warmth to the show, just as always.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5 Winner & Runner-Up
In the final, the VJ Sunny won winner. victor. He won his Bigg Boss trophy, Rs50 lakh in cash and the bicycle as well as an estate plot of land worth Rs25 lakh.
Shanmukh Jaswanth was named the first third place winner who won the hearts of fans through his performance throughout the entire season.
Who Made It to the Finals?
Alongside VJ Sunny, and Shanmukh among the other finalists included Sreerama Chandra, Manas Nagulapalli along with Siri Hanmanth who put in a lot of effort until the end in a respectable second place.
The Contestants
Here’s a brief listing of the 19 of the housemates who entered the Bigg Boss house during Season 5:
- VJ Sunny (Winner)
- Shanmukh Jaswanth (First Runner-Up)
- Sreerama Chandra (Finalist – Second Runner-Up)
- Manas Nagulapalli (Finalist – Third Runner-Up)
- Siri Hanmanth (Finalist – Fourth Runner-Up)
- Kajal Seelamsetty
- Priyanka Singh
- Ravi Kiran
- Anee Master
- Jessie Padala (walked out)
- Lobo Khayyum
- Vishwa Raj
- Priya (Shailaja Priya)
- Swetha Varma
- Hamida Khatoon
- Nataraj Master
- Lahari Shari
- Umadevi Maria
- Sarayu Roy
Why Season 5 Was Special
- Star-studded finale: The spectacular finale starred prominent actors such as Alia Bhatt Ranbir Kapoor Nani, SS Rajamouli, Sai Pallavi, Rashmika Mandanna, and many more which made it a spectacular spectacle.
- Strong Performer VJ Sunny: Sunny stood out for his dramatic journey, initially fiery becoming a popular audience favorite due to his entertaining talents, including hilarious imitations and impressive task performance.
- Many contestants from the playback singer Sreerama Chandra to content creators such as VJ Sunny and emotional aspirants such as Anee the series was a colorful and diverse group of contestants.
Final Thoughts
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5 was intense in its drama entertainment, drama, and variety of characters. VJ Sunny’s rise from the fiery contestant to popular winner displayed his growth and resiliency. Shanmukh’s fame and genuineness added to the luster of his victory as a runner-up. With an engaging host in Nagarjuna, and an ending populated by well-known celebrities This season was truly captivating Telugu viewers of television.
