Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9: Nagarjuna’s ₹30 Crore Remuneration & Major Format Shakeups
The wait is almost over — Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is set to hit screens on September 7, and the buzz is already sky-high.
Akkineni Nagarjuna, who has hosted the reality show since Season 3, is returning once again — and this time, his paycheck is turning heads. According to industry sources, Nagarjuna is charging a whopping ₹30 crore for hosting Season 9, matching his fee from previous years. Given the show’s massive success and TRP ratings, Star Maa seems willing to pay top dollar to retain his commanding presence.
Bigg Boss Journey So Far
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Season 1: Hosted by NTR
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Season 2: Hosted by Nani
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Season 3–8: Hosted by Nagarjuna
The reality series, which began in 2017, has grown into a television phenomenon. While contestants earn lakhs per week, winners walk away with around ₹50 lakh in prize money plus other brand-sponsored rewards.
What’s New in Season 9?
This year, the makers are shaking things up. Insiders reveal:
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New rules to keep contestants on edge
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Revamped task structure for higher drama
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Old gimmicks like the secret room and re-entry are reportedly being retired
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Fresh faces and surprise wildcard entries expected mid-season
The production team is reportedly putting extra effort into tightening the gameplay and ensuring more raw drama than ever before.
Why Nagarjuna’s Pay is Justified
Hosting Bigg Boss isn’t a walk in the park. The job spans over three months, with weekly live shoots, intense public interactions, and immense pressure to drive TRPs. Nagarjuna brings star power, emotional balance, and charisma — crucial for a show that thrives on controversy and confrontation.
Final Word
With Bigg Boss Telugu 9 set to launch in early September and Nagarjuna commanding a ₹30 crore paycheck, expectations are sky-high. From format shakeups to unexpected twists, this could be one of the most unpredictable and dramatic seasons yet.
Stay tuned — the countdown has begun!
