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Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Winner and Runner
Kalyan Padala is the winner of Bigg Boss 9 Telugu, and Thanuja Puttaswamy is the official runner‑up of the season. The final standing put Kalyan ahead of Thanuja, Demon Pavan, Emmanuel, and Sanjjanaa Galrani, wrapping up a season built on the commoner‑vs‑celebrity tension that Telugu audiences clearly enjoyed debating online.
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What made the finale feel satisfying is that both top 2 had very different journeys: Kalyan, the commoner who started slow but played smart, and Thanuja, the familiar screen face who carried steady fan support through most of the weeks. Social media reactions were mixed, of course; some posts celebrated a “deserving common man win,” while others argued that Emmanuel or Pavan should have edged it, which is very on‑brand for any Bigg Boss result day.
Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Runner Up Prize Money
The runner‑up of Bigg Boss 9 Telugu, Thanuja Puttaswamy, did not get a massive cash jackpot like the winner but walked away with a runner‑up remuneration and finale‑week earnings, while the big cash twist actually went to Demon Pavan. In the briefcase task during the finale, Pavan chose to self‑eliminate and took a cash offer of ₹15 lakh, which turned him into the second runner‑up and also reduced the winner’s prize pool.
Because that briefcase money came out of the main prize, Kalyan’s original ₹50 lakh pot dropped and he finally took home ₹35 lakh plus a brand‑new Maruti Suzuki Victorious SUV and extra sponsor perks, while Thanuja settled for the runner‑up tag, show fees, and long‑term visibility. In simple terms:
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Winner (Kalyan): Trophy + about ₹35 lakh + SUV + sponsor bonus
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Briefcase (Pavan): Around ₹15 lakh as second runner‑up
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Runner‑up (Thanuja): No headline cash cheque announced on stage, but strong brand value and career boost from the season.
It is a very Bigg Boss thing that the bold gamble went to the suitcase‑taker, while the quiet grinder got the trophy and long‑term label of “season 9 winner.”
Who is Kalyan Padala?
Kalyan Padala is a commoner‑turned‑reality‑show‑star who entered Bigg Boss 9 Telugu without a big TV or film background and ended up lifting the trophy on December 21, 2025. He came in as the “regular guy” among celebrities, but over the weeks built a reputation for calm strategy, controlled reactions, and the kind of grounded behaviour that often slowly pulls neutral voters to your side.
Reports highlight that Kalyan was actually the first finalist of the season, which already hinted at how seriously the makers and viewers were taking his game. There were also fan discussions and even an Instagram comment storm about whether his win was purely vote‑driven or helped by “management,” showing how strongly people felt invested in his journey love him or question him, nobody was indifferent by finale night.
Who is Tanuja?
Tanuja Puttaswamy is a Telugu actress and Bigg Boss 9 Telugu contestant who finished as the season’s runner‑up after giving Kalyan one of the toughest fights of the finale. Throughout the season, she was positioned as one of the strongest celebrity faces emotionally expressive, occasionally fiery, but also consistently involved in tasks, which naturally kept her in fan polls and weekend discussions.
Audience trends before the finale repeatedly showed Thanuja and Kalyan appearing as the top two choices in many unofficial voting polls, which matches how the final result eventually shaped up on stage. In the last episode, she openly acknowledged Kalyan’s support inside the house and called him the one person who understood her like family, a line that felt genuine and probably softened even some rival fan groups.
Top 5 Finalists of Bigg Boss 9
The top 5 finalists of Bigg Boss 9 Telugu were Kalyan Padala, Thanuja Puttaswamy, Demon Pavan, Emmanuel and Sanjjanaa Galrani, who all made it to the grand finale week. For anyone who joined late and just wants a quick snapshot, here’s the final‑stage lineup in a simple, slightly informal table:
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Position |
Contestant |
What happened in the finale |
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Winner |
Kalyan Padala |
Lifted the trophy, won around ₹35 lakh + SUV after Pavan’s briefcase twist. |
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Runner-up |
Thanuja Puttaswamy |
Lost narrowly to Kalyan, but remained one of the season’s strongest faces. |
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Second runner-up |
Demon Pavan |
Took the briefcase, exited with roughly ₹15 lakh and a lot of buzz. |
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Third runner-up |
Emmanuel |
Evicted during finale segment after a fun, emotional journey. |
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Fifth place |
Sanjjanaa Galrani |
Eliminated first among the finalists, finishing fifth. |
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Disclaimer
Information about Bigg Boss 9 Telugu winner, runner-up, prize money, and finalists is based on publicly available news and telecast reports at the time of writing. Details like figures, rankings, or future appearances may change, so viewers are advised to cross-check with official channel updates and verified news sources.
