Bigg Boss Telugu 10 premiered on 6 September 2026 with Nagarjuna as host. The launch lineup had 16 contestants: 10 celebrities and six who came through the Bigg Boss Agnipariksha commoner pre-show. Here is who they are and where each stands now.
Quick Facts
| Season | Bigg Boss Telugu 10 (Dasavatharam) |
| Host | Nagarjuna |
| Premiere | 6 September 2026 |
| Launch Contestants | 16 |
| Celebrities | 10 |
| Agnipariksha Commoners | 6 |
| Broadcast | Star Maa / JioHotstar – https://www.hotstar.com/in/shows/bigg-boss/14714 |
| Current Prize Money | Reportedly Rs 35 lakh |
Full Contestants List with Current Status
| S.NO | Contestant | Entry | Profile | Status |
| 1 | Krishnudu (Alluri Krishna) | Celebrity | Actor. Lead of Vinayakudu; also Village Lo Vinayakudu, Ala Modalaindi. | Evicted, Day 14 |
| 2 | Temper Vamsi | Celebrity | Actor in supporting and negative roles: Bharat Ane Nenu, Saaho, Pushpa: The Rise. | In house |
| 3 | Varshini Sounderajan | Celebrity | Actress, model and TV presenter; known for the web series Pelli Gola. | In house |
| 4 | Debjani Modak | Celebrity | Kolkata-born TV actress: Rasathi, Vaanathai Pola, Ennenno Janmala Bandham. | In house |
| 5 | Auto Ram Prasad | Celebrity | Jabardasth comedian, writer and team leader. | In house |
| 6 | Potti Naresh | Celebrity | Jabardasth comedian known for energetic performances. | In house |
| 7 | Sudheer Reddy | Celebrity | Anchor, digital creator and social media personality. | In house |
| 8 | Adith Eswaran (Thrigun) | Celebrity | Actor in Telugu and Tamil films: Katha, Chennai Love Story. | In house |
| 9 | Chaithra Rai | Celebrity | TV actress in Kannada and Telugu serials, including Radha Ramana. | Evicted, Day 5 |
| 10 | Mukesh Gowda | Celebrity | Mysuru-born TV actor and former model; Rishi in Guppedantha Manasu. | In house |
| 11 | Singer Jhansi | Agnipariksha | Folk singer; first commoner to secure a place in the main house. | In house; first house captain |
| 12 | Charan Mahadev (RJ Charan) | Agnipariksha | Radio jockey; outspoken communicator. | Evicted Day 4; re-entered Day 11 |
| 13 | Rohit Naidu Patnam | Agnipariksha | Vijayawada digital creator; strong Agnipariksha performer. | In house |
| 14 | Shalini Patel | Agnipariksha | Model known for her bold personality. | In house |
| 15 | Srishti Vyakaranam | Agnipariksha | Model and actress; reportedly Miss India Andhra Pradesh 2017. | In house |
| 16 | Aman Masud | Agnipariksha | Actor and model; among the most discussed Agnipariksha names. | In house |
Status reflects reports available on 30 September 2026. The Week 3 result was not confirmed at time of writing.
The Celebrity Contestants
Krishnudu: Real name Alluri Krishna. He rose to fame as the lead of Vinayakudu and later appeared in Village Lo Vinayakudu and Ala Modalaindi. His natural comic timing made him a likely fan favourite, but he received the fewest public votes and was evicted on Day 14.
Temper Vamsi: Known for supporting and negative roles, he earned the Temper tag from a Jr NTR film and has acted in Bharat Ane Nenu, Saaho, Pushpa: The Rise, Tiger Nageswara Rao and Double iSmart.
Varshini Sounderajan: An actress, model and presenter who became popular through Pelli Gola and has hosted several television programmes.
Debjani Modak: A Kolkata-born actress who has worked across Bengali, Tamil and Telugu television.
Auto Ram Prasad: A Jabardasth comedian who has also worked as a comedy writer and team leader.
Potti Naresh: Another Jabardasth comedian, known for energetic, fearless performances.
Sudheer Reddy: An anchor and digital creator who built his following through celebrity interactions online.
Adith Eswaran (Thrigun): An actor in Telugu and Tamil cinema who debuted with Katha. He held the Takeover power on launch week.
Chaithra Rai: A television actress in Kannada and Telugu serials, best known for Radha Ramana. She was evicted by housemates’ vote on Day 5.
Mukesh Gowda: A Mysuru-born TV actor and former model, known to Telugu viewers as Rishi in Guppedantha Manasu.
The Agnipariksha Commoners
Singer Jhansi: Gundeboina Jhansi is a folk singer from a humble background who became the first commoner to secure a place in the main house and the first house captain.
Charan Mahadev: Radio jockey RJ Charan was evicted by housemates on Day 4, then returned on Day 11 after the public voted for his re-entry.
Rohit Naidu Patnam: One of the strongest performers in Agnipariksha, ahead in voting trends thanks to his task performances and viewer support. Read our full profile of Rohit Naidu.
Shalini Patel: A model who stood out for her bold personality and willingness to confront others.
Srishti Vyakaranam: A model and actress who reportedly won Miss India Andhra Pradesh in 2017.
Aman Masud: An actor and model who was among the most discussed Agnipariksha contestants.
Wild Card Entry
A wild card contestant entered the house on Day 19. Mithilesh Reddy, who gained recognition through Agnipariksha, entered as a wild card but accepted a Rs 15 lakh cash offer and walked out shortly afterwards. That reduced the winner’s prize money to a reported Rs 35 lakh. Check for any further wild cards before publishing.
Game Twists So Far
- Mahapariksha (Week 1): all contestants were nominated and had to earn official housemate status through tasks and public votes.
- Ten powers: launch-week Power Keys gave housemates abilities such as Takeover, Eviction-Free, Resurrection, Double Vote and Save Shield.
- Power of People (Week 2): the public voted on captaincy contenders and chose Charan to re-enter.
- Temptation vs Tension (Week 3): the theme of the current week, including the cash offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many contestants are in Bigg Boss Telugu 10?
There were 16 at launch: 10 celebrities and six Agnipariksha commoners. At least one wild card has since entered.
2. Who is hosting Bigg Boss Telugu 10?
Nagarjuna, hosting the show for the eighth time in a row.
3. Who has been evicted so far?
Chaithra Rai (Day 5) and Krishnudu (Day 14). Charan was evicted on Day 4 but returned on Day 11 after a public vote.
4. Who was the first commoner selected?
Singer Jhansi, according to launch-day reports. She later became the first house captain.
5. Who won Bigg Boss Telugu 9?
Kalyan Padala won, and Thanuja Puttaswamy was runner-up.
6. Who are the Jabardasth comedians in the house?
Auto Ram Prasad and Potti Naresh.
Also See — More Bigg Boss Content on KnowledzeHub
- Rohit Naidu Patnam: Bigg Boss Telugu 10 Biography
- Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Winner Kalyan Padala
- Bigg Boss Telugu 10: Weekly Eviction Tracker
