Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 which was also referred to in the episode “Limitless”, aired on Star Maa and streamed on JioHotstar. The season began on 1 September 2024, and ran for 106 days before concluding on 15 December 2024.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 Host
Yet again, Akkineni Nagarjuna returned as host. He was hosting his sixth season in a row as anchor of Bigg Boss Telugu. He brought his signature wit, charm and warmth to the show.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 Winner & Runner-Up
In the final, Nikhil Maliyakkal was declared the winner. Alongside the prized trophy, he also walked away with the prize money amounting to 55 lakh rupees.
The first finalist is Gautham Krishna who is known as an actor and a doctor who impressed the viewers throughout the season.
Finalists & Wild-Card Entries
The final also featured worthy contestants, such as Nabeel, Prerana as well as Avinash which made it into the top five.
At the midpoint of the season the eight contestants with wild cards–all returning contestants from previous seasons – entered the house in the “Reloaded” twist. Notables include Hari Teja, Tasty Teja, Nayani Pavani, Mehaboob Shaikh, Rohini Noni Reddy, Gautham Krishna (finalist), Avinash, and Gangavva.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 Contestants Overview
At first, 14 original pairs of contestants were admitted to the house. Each pair was entered with the title of “buddies”:
- Yashmi Gowda and Nikhil Maliyakkal
- Abhay Bethiganti and Prerana Kambam
- Bezawada Bebakka and Shekar Basha
- Aditya Om and Soniya Akula
- Seetha (Kiraak Seetha) and Naga Manikanta
- Prithviraj Shetty and Vishnupriya Bhimineni
- Nainika and Nabeel Afridi
Other noteworthy people from this season are:
- Madhoo (Bezawada Bebakka) – Internet comedian
- Shekar Basha – Popular radio jockey
- Aditya Om – Actor-filmmaker
- Soniya Akula Actress best known for her role in George Reddy
Why Season 8 Stood Out
- Bud Entry Format Contestants enter as pairs, resulting in unique dynamic and challenging.
- No Ration or Captaincy As opposed to earlier seasons the HTML0 season did not have a auto ration or captain’s quota. residents had to earn money by completing tasks.
- The Return to Past Faces: The “Reloaded” mid-season twist added back housemates, with new energy along with old rivalries.
- Super Final Showdown The audience witnessed an evenly matched and thrilling finals between the top contenders. Nikhil’s steady and calm approach, as well as Gautham’s steady game played a huge role in making the final similar.
Final Thoughts
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 was a high-voltage show packed with drama, excitement and strategic. Nikhil’s victory was praised for his steady and calm performance and Gautham’s steadfast presence earned him a well-deserved second spot. With Nagarjuna as the head of the show and fresh twists such as the buddy entry and the reloaded wild cards the season brought memorable television that viewers will talk about for years to come.
