Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9: Instagram Influencer Ramya Moksha Reportedly Among Early Contestants

Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9: The much-anticipated Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is gearing up for its premiere, and early developments are already stirring significant interest. As per a report by OTTplay dated July 8, 2025, social media influencer Ramya Moksha, known for her association with the pickle brand Alekhya Chitti Pickles, is expected to participate in the upcoming season and has reportedly been paid a substantial sum for her appearance.

Set to premiere on September 7, 2025, the show will once again be hosted by actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, who returns for his seventh consecutive season. The reality series, produced by Banijay, will be telecast on Star Maa and made available for streaming via JioHotstar. Notably, this season introduces a new twist: for the first time in its Telugu run, Bigg Boss will allow members of the public to participate alongside celebrities, a detail confirmed by Deccan Chronicle in a July 5 report.

A Look at Ramya Moksha's Background

Ramya Moksha, who rose to fame through her Instagram presence and the Alekhya Chitti Pickles venture run by her and her sisters, garnered media attention in the past following a public spat with a customer. Despite controversies, her strong online following appears to have made her an appealing candidate for the reality show. While there were earlier speculations about her making a debut in Telugu cinema, no official confirmation on that front has been provided.

The upcoming season is reportedly designed to be heavier on drama, with an emphasis on physical tasks rather than psychological ones. According to OTTplay, several controversial internet personalities are being lined up for this edition, suggesting a shift in the show's casting strategy toward influencer-driven engagement.

Applications for commoner entries were also opened recently, and reports suggest that the organizers were overwhelmed by the number of submissions received-reaching into the lakhs.

Interestingly, Bigg Boss 9 Telugu was briefly in the news for nearly bringing Nandamuri Balakrishna on board as host. According to reports, the decision was ultimately reversed, and Nagarjuna was retained, possibly due to his longstanding association with the franchise.

With the reported addition of influencers like Ramya Moksha and the inclusion of the public for the first time, Season 9 is expected to be one of the more dynamic and unpredictable editions in the show's history.