By SRTeam Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5 premiered on 5 September 2021 and streamed on Star Maa and Disney+ Hotstar. The show ran for about 105 days, concluding with a grand finale on 19 December 2021.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5 Host
This season was hosted by Akkineni Nagarjuna, marking his third time as the Bigg Boss Telugu anchor. His presence brought both warmth and excitement to the show, as always.
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5 Winner & Runner-Up
At the finale, VJ Sunny emerged as the winner. He took home the Bigg Boss trophy, ₹50 lakh in cash, a bike, and a plot worth ₹25 lakh.
Shanmukh Jaswanth was declared the first runner-up, winning hearts with his gameplay throughout the season.
Who Made It to the Finals?
In addition to VJ Sunny and Shanmukh, the other finalists were Sreerama Chandra, Manas Nagulapalli, and Siri Hanmanth, who fought hard until the end to finish as worthy runners-up.
The Contestants
Here is a simple list of the 19 housemates who joined the Bigg Boss house in Season 5:
- VJ Sunny (Winner)
- Shanmukh Jaswanth (First Runner-Up)
- Sreerama Chandra (Finalist – Second Runner-Up)
- Manas Nagulapalli (Finalist – Third Runner-Up)
- Siri Hanmanth (Finalist – Fourth Runner-Up)
- Kajal Seelamsetty
- Priyanka Singh
- Ravi Kiran
- Anee Master
- Jessie Padala (walked out)
- Lobo Khayyum
- Vishwa Raj
- Priya (Shailaja Priya)
- Swetha Varma
- Hamida Khatoon
- Nataraj Master
- Lahari Shari
- Umadevi Maria
- Sarayu Roy
Why Season 5 Was Special
- Star-studded Finale: The grand finale featured prominent celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Nani, SS Rajamouli, Sai Pallavi, Rashmika Mandanna, and more, making it a grand spectacle.
- Strong Performer – VJ Sunny: Sunny stood out with his dramatic journey—initially fiery, but evolving into a crowd favourite for his entertainment skills, including hilarious imitations and strong task performances.
- Diverse Contestants: From a playback singer like Sreerama Chandra to content creators like VJ Sunny, and emotional aspirants like Anee, the season had a colourful, varied cast.
Final Thoughts
Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5 was powerful in its drama, entertainment, and range of personalities. VJ Sunny’s journey from a fiery contestant to a beloved winner showed growth and resilience. Shanmukh’s popularity and sincerity added to his runner-up victory’s charm. With a captivating host in Nagarjuna and a final filled with beloved celebrities, this season truly captivated Telugu TV audiences.