Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha
| Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Based on | Bigg Boss Agnipariksha |
| Presented by | Reneesha Rahiman |
| Judges |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Malayalam |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Kochi, Kerala |
| Running time | 45–60 minutes (approx.) |
| Production company | Endemol Shine India |
| Original release | |
| Network | Asianet JioHotstar |
| Release | 15 August 2026 – present |
| Related | |
| Bigg Boss Bigg Boss Agnipariksha | |
Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha is a spin-off and pre-show of the Indian Malayalam-language reality television show Bigg Boss.[1] The pre-show involves selecting commoner contestants for the main show.[2] The format of the show is based on the Telugu-language television show Bigg Boss Agnipariksha.[3][4]
The show is hosted by Reneesha Rahiman with Ranjini Haridas, Riyas Salim and Akhil Marar as judges.[5] The first season started airing from 15 August 2026 on Asianet and streaming on JioHotstar.[6] The winners will compete as contestants in the main house of Bigg Boss season 8.[7][8][9]
Host and judges
Former Bigg Boss contestants are participated in the show as host and judges.
Host
- Reneesha Rahiman: Television actress, first runner-up of Bigg Boss season 5[10]
Judges
- Main
- Ranjini Haridas: Television presenter, contestant of Bigg Boss season 1
- Akhil Marar: Actor, director, cricketer, politician, winner of Bigg Boss season 5[11]
- Riyas Salim: Social media influencer, second runner-up of Bigg Boss season 4
- Guest
- Veena Nair: Actress, producer, politician, contestant of Bigg Boss season 2
- Rajith Kumar: Lecturer, public speaker, actor, contestant of Bigg Boss season 2[12]
- Kidilam Firoz: Radio personality, television presenter, fifth runner-up of Bigg Boss season 3
- Firoz Khan: Actor, television presenter, contestant of Bigg Boss season 3[13]
- Nadira Mehrin: LGBTQ+ activist, Journalist, actress, contestant of Bigg Boss season 5
- Cerena Ann Johnson : Model, Miss Queen Kerala 2022 winner, contestant of Bigg Boss season 5[14]
Contestants
A total of 40 contestants participate in the show.[15]
- Pooja Sharath – Housewife
- Shibina – Model
- Aradhya Tiya Antony – Model
- Biju Thomas - Makeup artist
- Sabira Shareef – Model
- Eldho George - Teacher, politician
- Abhiram – Gym trainer
- Parvathy Narayan – Makeup artist
- Shijin S - Dance coach
- Rasha Palathinkal – Model, influencer, social worker
- Shano Thomas – Model, software engineer
- Aziya Nowrin – Model, businesswoman
- Varsha Anna Viji – Singer, emcee
- Amal Mohan C – Freelancer
- Anagha Chandran – Radio jockey
- Nayana Balakrishnan – Model, anchor
- Aparna Suresh – IT professional
- Rachana S – HR consultant
- Pranav S – Graphic designer, Kalari coach
- Amritha S – Advocate
- Afiyanaz AN – Corporate manager
- Alakananda – HR manager
- Jetty P Thomas – Nurse
- Loletta Loryne Rodrigues – Student
- Nandakishor Siv – Advocate
- Nithin S Das – Gym trainer
- Pooja J – Designer
- Praveen Mohan – Mentor, trainer
- Raibin Raphel – Model
- Rakesh Jacob – Carpenter
- Rijo Johnson – Cabin crew
- Shamon Shajahan – Ambulance driver
- Shiju Lal – Labourer
- Shinjith Babu – Film enthusiast
- Shyam Shaji – Former accountant
- Sona Alex – Influencer
- Soni Azeem – Housewife
- Stinia Figarado – Student
- Tashi Raj – Digital strategist
- Vishakh Vadassery – Hospital administrator
Contestant status
| Total 28 Contestants Eliminated |
|---|
| Total 12 Contestants Remaining |
| Name | District | Status | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amritha S | Kollam | Eliminated | 9 |
| Pranav S | Tiruvananthapuram | Eliminated | |
| Alakananda | Kozhikode | Eliminated | |
| Vyshak Vadassery | Thrissur | Eliminated | |
| Rachana S | Palakkad | Eliminated | 8[17] |
| Praveen Mohan | Malappuram | Eliminated | |
| Shinjith Babu | Kozhikode | Eliminated | |
| Parvathy Narayan | Thiruvananthapuram | Eliminated | |
| Aparna Suresh | Kozhikode | Eliminated | 7[18] |
| Nayana Balakrishnan | Malappuram | Eliminated | |
| Raibin Raphel | Thrissur | Eliminated | |
| Abhiram | Malappuram | Eliminated | |
| Sabira Shareef | Kannur | Eliminated | 6[19] |
| Soni Azeem | Ernakulam | Eliminated | |
| Rijo Johnson | Wayanad | Eliminated | |
| Jetty Thomas | Malappuram | Eliminated | |
| Varsha Anna Viji | Alappuzha | Eliminated | 5[20] |
| Stiniya Figarado | Ernakulam | Eliminated | |
| Shano Thomas | Idukki | Eliminated | |
| Nandakishore | Palakkad | Eliminated | |
| Anagha Chandran | Thrissur | Eliminated | 4[21] |
| Amal Mohan | Palakkad | Eliminated | |
| Aziya Nowrin | Ernakulam | Eliminated | |
| Pooja J | Palakkad | Eliminated | |
| Aradhya Tiya Antony | Thiruvananthapuram | Eliminated | 3[22] |
| Nithin Das | Ernakulam | Eliminated | |
| Biju Thomas | Thrissur | Eliminated | |
| Rasha Palathinkal | Malappuram | Eliminated |
Production
The show was officially unveiled through a promotional teaser released on 21 May 2026, coinciding with Mohanlal's birthday.[23] The contestants are asked to send their introduction video on the official website.[24] Out of this, selected 40 contestants will compete for entry to Main House.[25] Asianet has officially announced the grand launch on 15 August 2026. [26][27]
Broadcast
The show will air from 15 August 2026 on Asianet and JioHotstar for 21 episodes.[28][29]
References
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- ↑ "Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipareeksha: From contestants to telecast time, here's everything you need to know". The Times of India. 13 August 2026. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
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- 1 2 Bigg Boss Malayalam Agnipareeksha: Alakananda, Vyshak, Pranav and Amritha get eliminated, The Times of India (August 24, 2026)
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