Bigg Boss Telugu Season 1 Champion
Shiva Balaji emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 1 of Bigg Boss Telugu, taking home the prestigious trophy and prize money. Throughout their journey in the house, Shiva Balaji demonstrated exceptional resilience, strategic gameplay, and an ability to maintain genuine relationships with fellow contestants despite the challenging environment.
Known for their calm demeanor and fair approach to conflicts, Shiva Balaji quickly became a fan favorite. Their emotional moments, especially when receiving messages from family, resonated with viewers across the state. This victory was celebrated as a triumph of authenticity over drama.
Victory Moment
Shiva Balaji was declared the winner after receiving overwhelming support and votes from the audience.
Prize
₹50 Lakhs cash prize and the coveted Big Boss trophy, presented by host Jr. NTR.
Season 1 Contestants
Winner
Shiva Balaji
Actor • Age 42
Runner-up
Aadarsh Balakrishna
Actor • Age 42
3rd Place
Hari Teja
Actress • Age 37
WILD CARD
4th Place
Navdeep
Actor • Age 41
5th Place
Archana Shastry
Actress • Age 44
WILD CARD
Diksha Panth
Actress • Age 38
Prince
Actor • Age 33
Mumaith Khan
Actress • Age 41
Dhanraj
Comedian
Kathi Karthika
TV Anchor • Age 45
Kalpana Raghavendar
Singer
Mahesh Kathi
Film Critic • Age 36
Sameer
Actor • Age 53
Madhu Priya
Singer • Age 29
Sampoornesh Babu
Actor
Jyothi Lakshmi
Actress
Elimination Order
| Position | Contestant | Entry Date | Exit Date | Days in House | Elimination Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Shiva Balaji | 16 Jul 2017 | 24 Sep 2017 | 71 Days | Final | Eliminated |
| 2nd | Aadarsh Balakrishna | 16 Jul 2017 | 23 Sep 2017 | 70 Days | Final | Eliminated |
| 3rd | Hari Teja | 16 Jul 2017 | 23 Sep 2017 | 70 Days | Final | Finalist |
| 4th | Navdeep | 12 Aug 2017 | 23 Sep 2017 | 43 Days | Final | Finalist |
| 5th | Archana Shastry | 16 Jul 2017 | 23 Sep 2017 | 70 Days | Final | Finalist |
| 6th | Diksha Panth | 30 Jul 2017 | 16 Sep 2017 | 49 Days | Week 9 | Eliminated |
| 7th | Prince | 16 Jul 2017 | 10 Sep 2017 | 57 Days | Week 9 | Eliminated |
| 8th | Mumaith Khan | 16 Jul 2017 | 02 Sep 2017 | 49 Days | Week 7 | Eliminated |
| 9th | Dhanraj | 16 Jul 2017 | 26 Aug 2017 | 42 Days | Week 6 | Eliminated |
| 10th | Kathi Karthika | 16 Jul 2017 | 25 Aug 2017 | 41 Days | Week 6 | Eliminated |
| 11th | Kalpana Raghavendar | 16 Jul 2017 | 12 Aug 2017 | 28 Days | Week 4 | Eliminated |
| 12th | Mahesh Kathi | 16 Jul 2017 | 11 Aug 2017 | 27 Days | Week 4 | Eliminated |
| 13th | Sameer | 16 Jul 2017 | 06 Aug 2017 | 22 Days | Week 4 | Eliminated |
| 14th | Madhu Priya | 16 Jul 2017 | 29 Jul 2017 | 14 Days | Week 2 | Eliminated |
| 15th | Sampoornesh Babu | 16 Jul 2017 | 24 Jul 2017 | 9 Days | Week 2 | Eliminated |
| 16th | Jyothi Lakshmi | 16 Jul 2017 | 22 Jul 2017 | 7 Days | Week 1 | Eliminated |
Entry Order
| Entry Position | Contestant | Entry Day | Type | Entry Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Archana Shastry | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #3 | Mumaith Khan | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #5 | Madhu Priya | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #6 | Jyothi Lakshmi | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #8 | Kalpana Raghavendar | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #9 | Mahesh Kathi | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #10 | Kathi Karthika | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #11 | Sampoornesh Babu | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #12 | Aadarsh Balakrishna | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #13 | Hari Teja | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #14 | Dhanraj | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #15 | Diksha Panth | Day 15 | Wild Card | 30 Jul 2017 |
| #16 | Navdeep | Day 28 | Wild Card | 12 Aug 2017 |
| #999 | Shiva Balaji | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #999 | Prince | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |
| #999 | Sameer | Day 1 | Original Contestant | 16 Jul 2017 |