Overview

• Shooting for Agnipariksha has begun at Annapurna Studios with 15 non-celebrity contestants facing task-based challenges
• Former Bigg Boss participants Navdeep, Bindu Madhavi and Abijeet will shortlist three commoners to join the celebrity lineup
• A custom set is being erected in Hyderabad to accommodate the show’s expanded format
• Akkineni Nagarjuna is confirmed to return as the host of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9
• Several social media influencers are among the Agnipariksha contenders as producers refresh the franchise’s engagement strategy