Bigg Boss launches six regional editions in September 2026

The Bigg Boss reality television franchise is set to make history this September with the simultaneous premiere of six regional language editions, marking its largest-ever pan-India rollout. The Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bangla versions will all launch together in September 2026 on the JioStar television network and its streaming platform, JioHotstar.

This unprecedented expansion aims to unify viewers across the country during the festive season while offering localized content. The landmark 20th season of the Hindi edition, Bigg Boss 20, will see the return of Salman Khan as host. He is expected to begin shooting for the season on September 21. The show will air on Colors TV in addition to streaming on JioHotstar.

Familiar faces will helm the other regional editions. Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa, and Mohanlal are confirmed to return as hosts for the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam versions, respectively. In a major new addition, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has been announced as the host for Bigg Boss Bangla, marking the return of the Bengali edition after a long hiatus.

While the official contestant lists for all...