Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 has officially begun, with Nagarjuna returning as the host for the landmark tenth season. The grand premiere took place on September 6, 2026, with 16 contestants entering the Bigg Boss house. From Ennenno Janmala Bandham actress Debjani Modak and actor Adit Arun to Jabardasth comedians Auto Ram Prasad and Potti Naresh, Guppedantha Manasu actor Mukesh Gowda and commoner contestants including Aman, Shalini, Srishti, Charan and Rohit, the lineup has a mix of familiar and new faces.
This season brings together actors, television personalities, comedians, a singer, a digital creator and commoners who earned their place through the Agnipariksha selection process. The new season is also built around the ‘Dasavataram’ theme, adding another layer of intrigue to the 100-day reality-show journey.
So, who are the 16 contestants competing in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10? Here is the complete list.
Who Are The 16 Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 Contestants?
1. Debjani Modak
Debjani Modak was the first contestant to enter the Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 house. She is best known to Telugu television audiences for her role in Ennenno Janmala Bandham.
The actress has also worked across Bengali, Tamil and Telugu television, making her one of the more experienced television personalities in this year’s lineup. During her grand-premiere entry, Debjani performed to “Girgira Gingirani Ve”.
2. Adith Arun
Adith Arun, earlier known as Trigun, entered the house as the second contestant. The actor has worked across Telugu, Tamil and Kannada cinema and has appeared in projects including Konda, Premadesam, Devil and Line Man. During his Bigg Boss introduction, he said he hoped the show would help him connect more closely with family audiences.
3. Singer Jhansi
Singer Jhansi earned her place in the house after winning the Agnipariksha selection process. A folk singer and farmer’s daughter, Jhansi secured direct entry into Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 after emerging victorious in the pre-show competition. During her introduction, she performed “Raitu Bidda” and spoke about her journey.
4. Sudheer Reddy
Sudheer Reddy, popularly known through his podcast and social-media presence as Sudheer Talks, is another contestant bringing a digital-content background to the Bigg Boss house.
During his interaction with Nagarjuna, Sudheer opened up about the struggles he has faced in his personal journey. His entry adds a social-media creator’s perspective to a season otherwise dominated by actors and television personalities.
5. Aman
Aman earned his place through the Agnipariksha route after receiving the highest number of votes. Unlike contestants who entered with established television or film careers, Aman comes into the house after winning over viewers during the selection process.
6. Chaitra Rai
Chaitra Rai is a popular television actress known for playing Swapna in Ashtachamma.
The actress has worked across Kannada and Telugu television and has built a strong following through her serial appearances.
During her Bigg Boss introduction, Chaitra spoke about facing trolling after gaining weight following marriage. She revealed that she eventually lost 20 kg, making her premiere appearance a more personal one.
7. Auto Ram Prasad
One of the most recognisable names in the lineup is Auto Ram Prasad. The comedian rose to fame through Jabardasth and has subsequently appeared in Telugu films. His entry into the house came packed with the humour and comic timing that audiences already associate with him.
8. Shalini
Shalini is one of the commoner contestants who entered the house through the selection process. Jury member Naveen chose Shalini for the main show. During her introduction, she openly admitted that she is someone who talks a lot and also had plenty of praise for Nagarjuna.
9. Temper Vamsi
Temper Vamsi is a familiar face from Telugu cinema, particularly known for playing supporting and antagonist roles. He has appeared in films including Temper, Bharat Ane Nenu, Saaho, Pushpa: The Rise, Tiger Nageswara Rao and Double iSmart. His association with the film Temper also became closely linked to his screen identity.
10. Srishti
Srishti is another commoner contestant to enter Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 through the selection process.
Former Bigg Boss Telugu contestant Sreemukhi, who was part of the jury, selected Srishti for the main house.
During her introduction, Srishti described determination as her biggest strength. At the same time, she admitted that trusting people too easily is one of her weaknesses — something that could become particularly relevant in a game built around alliances and nominations.
11. Potti Naresh
Popular Jabardasth comedian Potti Naresh is another entertainer in the Season 10 lineup.
But Naresh had a rather unusual ambition when he introduced himself to Nagarjuna.
“I want to come up in Google search with ‘Bigg Boss 10 Naresh’ some day,” he said.
His comic personality and straightforward goal could make him one of the more entertaining contestants in the house.
12. Charan
Charan is a commoner contestant who secured his place through audience voting.
He described making people around him laugh as his biggest strength and revealed that he is a fan of both Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna.
His journey is another example of the role audience participation has played in shaping the Season 10 lineup.
13. Krishnudu
Krishnudu is a familiar Telugu film actor known for movies including Happy Days and Vinayakudu. The actor spoke openly about his weight and personal journey during his Bigg Boss introduction. He also promised viewers that they would see a different side of him inside the house.
14. Varshini Soundararajan
Varshini Soundararajan is an actress, model, anchor and television presenter who has been a familiar face on Telugu television. She has appeared in films including Chandamama Kathalu, Lovers, Malli Modalaindi and Shaakuntalam, while also working across television and entertainment shows.
Varshini revealed during her introduction that Bigg Boss was not initially part of her plans. However, she gradually developed an interest in joining the show.
15. Rohit
Rohit is another commoner contestant who entered the house after being selected by jury member Bindu Madhavi. His calm approach was evident right from his introduction. Rohit politely declined to participate in an activity that involved throwing water at another person, giving viewers an early glimpse into his personality.
16. Mukesh Gowda
Mukesh Gowda was the 16th and final contestant to enter the Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 house. The television actor is best known for playing Rishi in Guppedantha Manasu and has a strong following among Telugu television viewers.
Interestingly, Telugu is not Mukesh’s mother tongue. He is a Kannada speaker and asked viewers to pardon him for any mistakes he might make while speaking Telugu. At the same time, he spoke about his special connection with the Telugu language and audience.
Who Are The Commoner Contestants In Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10?
The Season 10 lineup includes several contestants who earned their place through the Agnipariksha route and audience or jury selection.
Among them are Singer Jhansi, Aman, Shalini, Srishti, Charan and Rohit. Jhansi secured a direct entry after winning the Agnipariksha competition, while others were selected through different stages of the selection process.
Who Is Hosting Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10?
Nagarjuna has returned as the host of Bigg Boss Telugu for Season 10. The milestone season premiered on September 6 and is being telecast on Star Maa, with streaming available on JioHotstar. The season follows the ‘Dasavataram’ concept and brings together 16 contestants from different backgrounds.
