Season 8 Champion
Nikhil Maliyakkal emerged as the winner of Season 8 of Bigg Boss Telugu, taking home the prestigious trophy and prize money. Throughout their journey in the house, Nikhil Maliyakkal 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, Nikhil Maliyakkal 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
Nikhil Maliyakkal 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 Nagarjuna Akkineni.
Season 8 Contestants
Nikhil Maliyakkal
Celebrity • Age 35
Gautham Krishna
Celebrity
Nabeel Afridi
Celebrity • Age 28
Prerana Kambam
Celebrity • Age 30
Mukku Avinash
Celebrity
Vishnupriya Bhimeneni
Celebrity • Age 30
Rohini Noni
Celebrity • Age 35
Prithviraj Shetty
Celebrity • Age 36
Tasty Teja
RJ / Anchor • Age 32
Yashmi Gowda
Celebrity • Age 30
Gangavva
Celebrity • Age 65
Nayani Pavani
Celebrity • Age 36
Mehaboob Dilse
Celebrity
Naga Manikanta
Celebrity
Kirrak Seetha
Celebrity
Nainika Anasuru
Celebrity • Age 24
Aditya Om
Celebrity • Age 50
Sonia Akula
Celebrity • Age 39
Abhay Bethiganti
Celebrity • Age 36
Shekar Basha
Celebrity • Age 44
Bezawada Bebakka
Celebrity • Age 36
Elimination Order
| Position | Contestant | Entry Date | Exit Date | Days in House | Elimination Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nikhil Maliyakkal | 01 Sep 2024 | 14 Dec 2024 | 105 | Final | Winner |
| 2nd | Gautham Krishna | 06 Oct 2024 | 14 Dec 2024 | 70 | Final | Runner-up |
| 3rd | Nabeel Afridi | 01 Sep 2024 | 14 Dec 2024 | 105 | Final | Finalist |
| 4th | Prerana Kambam | 01 Sep 2024 | 14 Dec 2024 | 105 | Final | Finalist |
| 5th | Mukku Avinash | 06 Oct 2024 | 14 Dec 2024 | 70 | Final | Finalist |
| 6th | Vishnupriya Bhimeneni | 01 Sep 2024 | 07 Dec 2024 | 98 | Week 14 | Eliminated |
| 7th | Rohini Noni | 06 Oct 2024 | 06 Dec 2024 | 62 | Week 14 | Eliminated |
| 8th | Prithviraj Shetty | 01 Sep 2024 | 30 Nov 2024 | 91 | Week 13 | Eliminated |
| 9th | Tasty Teja | 06 Oct 2024 | 29 Nov 2024 | 55 | Week 13 | Eliminated |
| 10th | Yashmi Gowda | 01 Sep 2024 | 23 Nov 2024 | 84 | Week 12 | Eliminated |
| 11th | Gangavva | 06 Oct 2024 | 08 Nov 2024 | 34 | Week 10 | Walked |
| 12th | Nayani Pavani | 06 Oct 2024 | 02 Nov 2024 | 28 | Week 9 | Eliminated |
| 13th | Mehaboob Dilse | 06 Oct 2024 | 26 Oct 2024 | 21 | Week 8 | Eliminated |
| 14th | Naga Manikanta | 01 Sep 2024 | 19 Oct 2024 | 49 | Week 7 | Walked |
| 15th | Kirrak Seetha | 01 Sep 2024 | 12 Oct 2024 | 42 | Week 6 | Eliminated |
| 16th | Nainika Anasuru | 01 Sep 2024 | 05 Oct 2024 | 35 | Week 5 | Eliminated |
| 17th | Aditya Om | 01 Sep 2024 | 02 Oct 2024 | 32 | Week 5 | Eliminated |
| 18th | Sonia Akula | 01 Sep 2024 | 28 Sep 2024 | 28 | Week 4 | Eliminated |
| 19th | Abhay Bethiganti | 01 Sep 2024 | 21 Sep 2024 | 21 | Week 3 | Eliminated |
| 20th | Shekar Basha | 01 Sep 2024 | 14 Sep 2024 | 14 | Week 2 | Eliminated |
| 21st | Bezawada Bebakka | 01 Sep 2024 | 07 Sep 2024 | 7 | Week 1 | Eliminated |
Entry Order
| Entry Position | Contestant | Type | Entry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yashmi Gowda | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #2 | Nikhil Maliyakkal | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #3 | Abhay Bethiganti | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #4 | Prerana Kambam | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #5 | Bezawada Bebakka | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #6 | Shekar Basha | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #7 | Aditya Om | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #8 | Sonia Akula | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #9 | Kirrak Seetha | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #10 | Naga Manikanta | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #11 | Prithviraj Shetty | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #12 | Vishnupriya Bhimeneni | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #13 | Nainika Anasuru | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #14 | Nabeel Afridi | Original Contestant | 01 Sep 2024 |
| #16 | Tasty Teja | Wild Card | 06 Oct 2024 |
| #17 | Nayani Pavani | Wild Card | 06 Oct 2024 |
| #18 | Mehaboob Dilse | Wild Card | 06 Oct 2024 |
| #19 | Rohini Noni | Wild Card | 06 Oct 2024 |
| #20 | Gautham Krishna | Wild Card | 06 Oct 2024 |
| #21 | Mukku Avinash | Wild Card | 06 Oct 2024 |
| #22 | Gangavva | Wild Card | 06 Oct 2024 |