Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 Grand Finale: Kalyan Padala Emerges Victorious in Dramatic Twist-Filled Climax
Hyderabad: The highly anticipated grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 concluded with a series of shocking developments, culminating in commoner contestant Kalyan Padala being crowned the winner. Hosted by Akkineni Nagarjuna, the season, which aired on Star Maa and streamed on JioHotstar, delivered intense drama, emotional highs, and unexpected turns right up to the end.
Kalyan Padala, an army soldier who entered as a commoner through the pre-show Bigg Boss Agnipariksha, lifted the trophy and received ₹35 lakh in prize money, along with a Maruti Suzuki Victoris car. Thanuja Puttaswamy (also referred to as Thanuja Gowda) secured the runner-up position after a close contest.
The finale featured five finalists: Kalyan Padala, Thanuja Puttaswamy, Demon Pavan, Emmanuel, and Sanjjanaa Galrani. The episode began with high-energy performances and emotional recaps of the contestants' journeys.
Sanjjanaa Galrani was eliminated first, finishing in fifth place. Emmanuel followed as the fourth-place finisher.
This left Kalyan, Thanuja, and Demon Pavan in the top three. In a major twist, actor Ravi Teja entered the house with a cash offer. Demon Pavan accepted ₹15 lakh and exited voluntarily, becoming the second runner-up. He cited family needs as his reason, stating he knew he wouldn't win the title.The prize money for the winner was reduced from ₹50 lakh to ₹35 lakh due to this exit.
Kalyan Padala ultimately received the highest public votes, securing the title.The finale was filled with star-studded appearances, performances, and heartfelt moments, including family interactions and a celebratory recap of the season's highlights.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, which premiered on September 7, 2025, was praised as one of the most successful editions, blending celebrities and commoners for unprecedented excitement. Kalyan's victory marks a historic first for a non-celebrity winner in the Telugu version of the show.
Kalyan Padala, an army soldier who entered as a commoner through the pre-show Bigg Boss Agnipariksha, lifted the trophy and received ₹35 lakh in prize money, along with a Maruti Suzuki Victoris car. Thanuja Puttaswamy (also referred to as Thanuja Gowda) secured the runner-up position after a close contest.
The finale featured five finalists: Kalyan Padala, Thanuja Puttaswamy, Demon Pavan, Emmanuel, and Sanjjanaa Galrani. The episode began with high-energy performances and emotional recaps of the contestants' journeys.
Sanjjanaa Galrani was eliminated first, finishing in fifth place. Emmanuel followed as the fourth-place finisher.
This left Kalyan, Thanuja, and Demon Pavan in the top three. In a major twist, actor Ravi Teja entered the house with a cash offer. Demon Pavan accepted ₹15 lakh and exited voluntarily, becoming the second runner-up. He cited family needs as his reason, stating he knew he wouldn't win the title.The prize money for the winner was reduced from ₹50 lakh to ₹35 lakh due to this exit.
Kalyan Padala ultimately received the highest public votes, securing the title.The finale was filled with star-studded appearances, performances, and heartfelt moments, including family interactions and a celebratory recap of the season's highlights.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, which premiered on September 7, 2025, was praised as one of the most successful editions, blending celebrities and commoners for unprecedented excitement. Kalyan's victory marks a historic first for a non-celebrity winner in the Telugu version of the show.