Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni was one of the first celebs to step out to resume work after restriction on shoots were lifted by the Government. He resumed shooting for his reality show Bigg Boss Telugu 4. This is Nagarjuna's second stint with the show after he was roped in as the host for Bigg Boss Telugu 3. The season was a huge success with Rahul Sipligunj taking home the winner's trophy. In fact, all eyes are on Bigg Boss Telugu 4 as the show is the first reality show to go on-air that will see contestants get locked inside the same house. The audience is keen to see how the housemates manage following COVID-19 social distancing guidelines and how the makers manage safety precautions. Bigg Boss Telugu 4 to Go On-Air From September 6! Here’s All You Need To Know About Nagarjuna Akkineni’s Reality TV Show.
The show premiered on September 6 and will air from Monday to Friday at 9:30 pm. It's weekend episodes will be telecast on Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm on Star Maa. The makers took to social media to introduce the contestants and here is the confirmed list. Bigg Boss Telugu 4 Promo: Nagarjuna Akkineni In An Oldie Look Gets Fans Excited! (Watch Video).
Monal Gajjar
Monal is a known face to Telugu and Gujarati audience having done movies like Sudigaadu. She has also modelled and in fact, is the winner of the Mirchi Queen Bee beauty pageant in 2011. She emerged as the winner of the contestant. She has also done commendable work in Gujarati Cinema and has even won the Miss Gujarat crown.
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Surya Kiran
Subramani Radha Suresh, also known as Surya Kiran is a director and writer in the Telugu industry. In fact, he also dabbled in Telugu cinema as a child actor in many movies and has shared screen space with host Nagarjuna Akkineni as well.
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Lasya Manjunath
Lasya Manjunath is another popular anchor and actor in the Telugu industry. She is the face behind anchoring TV shows like Something Special, Maa Oori Vanta, Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam and Dhee Ultimate Dance Show.
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Abhijeet Duddala
Abhijeet is one hardcore Nagarjuna Akkineni fan and he idolises the actor. In fact, he was lucky enough to have worked with the Bigg Boss Telugu host's wife Amala Akkineni in his debut movie Life is Beautiful. He also makes his TV debut with Bigg Boss Telugu 4.
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Sujatha
Apart from Devi Nagavalli, Bigg Boss Telugu 4 will have another news presenter Sujatha. Known by her news show 'Jordaar', she is also referred to as Jordaar Sujatha by her viewers. We wonder what Jordaar will she be seen doing in the Bigg Boss house and we hope it does not ruffle any feathers with her co-contestants.
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Mehaboob Shaikh Aka Mehaboob Dilse
Mehaboob Shaikh also known as Mehaboob Dilse on social media is an Instagram influencer who is known for his cover songs and videos on social media.
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We welcome our sixth contestant #MehaboobDilse to #BiggBossTelugu4 house
Devi Nagavalli
Like we had Shefali Bagga in Bigg Boss 13, Bigg Boss Telugu 4 will have Devi Nagavalli, a well-known journalist and news presenter in the show. She is well known for her no-nonsense attitude towards work and interesting addition to the show.
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We welcome our seventh contestant #DeviNagavalli to #BiggBossTelugu4 house
The show was initially supposed to hit the tube from August 30 but was postponed to September 6. The 16 contestants entering the house were quarantined in a Hyderabad hotel after getting tested for COVID-19 as well. Good luck to all the participants of Bigg Boss Telugu 4.
Harika
Harika is a popular YouTuber who became a well-known face with her show Dethadi. She has also been a part of another show Chitra Vichitram.
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Syed Sohail
Syed Sohel who is a well known Telugu film actor, made his debut on TV in the show Krishnaveni and ever since, is a very popular face with the audience.
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Ariyana Glory
Ariyana Glory is yet another anchor that we will see get locked up in the Bigg Boss Telugu house. She rose to fame after she interviewed controversial filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma.
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Amma Rajasekhar
Arumugam Rajashekar aka Amma Rajasekhar is an actor, director, choreographer, who is another popular personality in the Telugu industry. He has off lately shifted his focus to judging and has been seated on the judges panel of the popular Telugu show Challenge.
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We welcome our eleventh contestant #AmmaRajasekhar to #BiggBossTelugu4 house
Karate Kalyani
Padala Kalyani aka Karate Kalyani is an actress, comedian, and martial arts, expert. Her name 'Karate Kalyani' was derived as the actress is a proud black belt. The actress does not shy away from speaking her mind and has done noticeable work in TV and movies alike.
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Noel Sean
Noel Sean is a complete package - rapper, singer, actor, television host, RJ, VJ, etc. The actor was recently in the news for opening up about his divorce from his wife of one year Ester Noronha. In fact, Noel has been on Bigg Boss 3 Telugu where he came to support his bestie and previous season's winner Rahul Sipligunj.
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Divi Vadthya
Divi rose to fame with Mahesh Babu and Pooja Hegde's Maharshi, that made her a popular face in South cinema circles.
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Akhil Sarthak
Akhil Sarthak became an audience favourite with the TV soap Muthay Muggu. However, he too has been a part of films. In fact, Akhil has also featured in a popular daily's list of Most Desirable Me on Telugu TV. Quite the eye candy eh!!
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Gangavva
Milkuri Gangavva aka Gangavva is a 58-year-old popular YouTube sensation. Well, will her presence give the housemates an elderly presence to look upto or will it be the complete opposite?
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Bigg Boss Telugu 4 was originally supposed to air from August 30, 2020 but the makers decided to push back the date to September 6, 2020 instead. Before entering the house, all the 16 contestants were made to undergo COVID-19 tests and were put up at a Hyderabad hotel under quarantine. Here's wishing all of them good luck for the show.
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