Kalyan Padala Wins Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9

Kalyan Padala, a former Indian Army officer and self-described fan of actor Pawan Kalyan, won the ninth season of Bigg Boss Telugu on Sunday, December 21, 2025, lifting the winner's trophy along with a cash prize of 35 lakh rupees and a luxury car during the live finale broadcast on Star Maa.

Host Nagarjuna Akkineni announced Padala's victory in Hyderabad, where the event drew a large audience both in the studio and online via Disney+ Hotstar. The commoner contestant, who entered the house as the first non-celebrity participant after excelling in a pre-show competition called Bigg Boss Agnipariksha, defeated actress Thanuja Puttaswamy to claim the top spot. Puttaswamy finished as first runner-up, while contestant Demon Pavan placed second after accepting a 15 lakh rupee offer from guest performer Ravi Teja to exit the competition early, reducing the original prize pool.

The finale capped a nearly four-month run filled with challenges, alliances, and public voting that kept viewers engaged. Padala's journey stood out for its underdog appeal; he joined the show following strong public support from his initial appearance, navigating the high-pressure environment of tasks,...