Bigg Boss Agnipariksha is a digital pre-show of Bigg Boss 9 Telugu and a spin-off of the Indian reality television show Bigg Boss. The pre-show involves selecting commoner contestants for the main show.
Next episode
August 23, 2026
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Aug 22, 2025
In a high-stakes showdown, a panel of judges decides the fate of hopeful contestants — determining who earns a spot in the Bigg Boss 9 Telugu house, who remains a 'maybe,' and who faces a definite 'no
More auditions and emotional backstories.
Aug 23, 2025
Contestants present talents, personal struggles and dreams of entering Bigg Boss. Several are placed “On Hold” for further rounds.
Final Mega Audition
Aug 24, 2025
Strong performances, including a contestant with a soldier’s dream, impress the judges. The initial shortlist for the next phase is finalized.
Do or Die – Level 1.
Aug 25, 2025
One-on-one elimination battles decide who stays alive in the competition. Physical and mental tasks intensify, and house tensions begin to surface.
Do or Die – Level 2.
Aug 26, 2025
Multi-contestant survival rounds determine the final entrants into the Top 15. Several contestants are eliminated in a single episode.
Top 15 Agnipariksha Starts.
Aug 27, 2025
Team-based tasks begin; contestants fight for best performer and judge-selected best player. Competitive alliances start forming.
Strategy over strength.
Aug 28, 2025
New team combinations test leadership, communication and trust. Rivalries become more visible as contestants begin targeting stronger players.
Three-team battle and first yellow-card tension.
Aug 29, 2025
The judges introduce stricter accountability, and poor performance brings disciplinary pressure.
Chaos in the task arena.
Aug 30, 2025
Referee decisions become controversial; the judges are dissatisfied with task management and withhold major performance awards for the episode.
Five-team mega challenge.
Aug 31, 2025
Fast-paced group tasks demand coordination under pressure. Leadership changes and tactical gameplay dominate the episode.
Focus Battle.
Sep 1, 2025
Precision, concentration and composure are tested in individual-focused challenges, producing standout performances and sharper competition.
Pairs Week and disciplinary warnings.
Sep 2, 2025
Contestants compete in pairs; arguments escalate and two yellow cards raise the stakes dramatically.
Trust tasks and double eviction shock.
Sep 3, 2025
Emotional pair tasks expose fractures in relationships, and a surprise double eviction leaves the house stunned.
Maha Pariksha – Worthy or Unworthy?
Sep 4, 2025
The remaining Top 13 compete individually for a place in the Bigg Boss house, with direct confrontations and open criticism.
Grand Finale of Agnipariksha.
Sep 5, 2025
Final evaluations, public-vote outcomes and jury selections are announced. The chosen contestants earn entry into Bigg Boss Telugu 9.
