Bigg Boss 8, also known as Bigg Boss 8: Limitless, is a reality show and the eighth season of the Indian Telugu-language reality television series Bigg Boss, produced by Banijay. The show premiered on 1 September 2024, on Star Maa and Disney+ Hotstar, with Nagarjuna returning as a host for the sixth time in a row.
The season's finale took place on 15 December 2024 with Nikhil Maliyakkal winning the title along with ₹55 lakh prize money and a car, while Gautham Krishna emerged as the first runner-up.
Production Logo The logo of the season was revealed on 21 July 2024 representing infinity theme by symbolising the digit eight as an infinitum.
Teasers The teaser was released on 11 August 2024 in which the concept of infinity, twists and turns was explained.
Concept Infinite/limitless possibilities.
24x7 streaming The show is scheduled to be streamed 24/7 on Disney+ Hotstar and an hour-long episode every day on Star Maa. The episodes will be shown on a 24-hour live stream, from Monday to Friday.
Housemates Status #HousemateDay enteredDay exitedStatusRef.1NikhilDay 1Day 1052GauthamDay 35Day 1053NabeelDay 1Day 1052nd Runner-up4PreranaDay 1Day 1055AvinashDay 35Day 1054th Runner-up6VishnupriyaDay 1Day 987RohiniDay 35Day 978PrithviDay 1Day 919TejaDay 35 Day 9010YashmiDay 1Day 8411Hariteja Day 35Day 7012Gangavva Day 35Day 6913NayaniDay 35Day 6314MehaboobDay 35Day 5615ManikantaDay 1Day 4916SeethaDay 1Day 4217NainikaDay 1Day 3518AdityaDay 1Day 32 19SoniyaDay 1Day 2820AbhayDay 1Day 2121ShekarDay 1Day 1422BebakkaDay 1Day 7
Housemates The participants in the order of appearance and entered to the house are:
Original entrants
Yashmi Gowda – Actress. She is known for her appearances in the fantasy television series Naga Bhairavi and the drama series Krishna Mukunda Murari. Nikhil Maliyakkal – Actor. He is known for his appearances in the television dramas Gorintaku, Oorvasivo Raakshasivo and Ammaku Teliyani Koilamma. Abhay Bethiganti – Actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his role as Vishnu in the film Pelli Choopulu (2016). Prerana Kambam Purushottam – Actress. She is best known for the drama series Krishna Mukunda Murari. Madhoo Nekkanti – Internet celebrity. Popularly known as "Bezawada Bebakka", she is popular for her short comedy videos. Shekar Basha – Radio jockey and activist. He is popular for his stint as a radio jockey in the 92.7 Big FM. Aditya Om – Actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his performance in the films Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo (2002) and Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi (2004). Soniya Akula – Actress. She has debuted with George Reddy (2019) and is best known for her role as Aasha in the 2022 docudrama Aasha Encounter. Kirrak Seetha – Actress. She is best known for her role as Seetha in the film Baby (2023). Chintamani Bhatla 'Naga' Manikanta – Actor. He is known for his appearances in the television drama Kasthuri. Prithviraj Shetty – Actor. He is known for his appearances in the television fantasy series Nagapanchami. Vishnupriyaa Bhimeneni – Actress and television presenter. She is best known as television presenter in the game show Pove Pora. She is also known her appearances in the film Wanted Pandugod (2022) and the crime thriller series Dayaa. Nainika Anasuru – Choreographer. She is popular for her performance in the reality dance competition shows Dance India Dance and Dhee. Nabeel Afridi – Internet celebrity. Founded the YouTube channel "Warangal Dairies" and popular for his comedy and parody videos. He has also appeared in Sharathulu Varthisthai (2024).
Wildcard entrants in Reloaded event In week 4 and week 5, original entrants housemates had to take part in Survival of the Fittest Task to stop the number of wildcards to enter the house. They were successful to stop four of the twelve wild card entries. Eight housemates entered the house as part of the Royal Clan.
Hari Teja — Actress. She was the second runner-up in season 1. Tasty Teja – Internet celebrity and comedian. He is known for his food vlogs on YouTube. Teja has also appeared in the television comedy show Jabardasth. He was evicted on Day 63 in season 7. Nayani Pavani – Internet celebrity. She was evicted on Day 42 in season 7. Mehaboob Shaikh – Internet celebrity. He is known as "Mehaboob Dilse". He was evicted on Day 70 in season 4. Rohini Noni Reddy – Actress. She is known for the comedy show Jabardasth. She was evicted on Day 28 in season 3. Gautham Krishna – Actor and doctor. He is known for his leading role in the film Aakasa Veedhullo. He was evicted on Day 91 in season 7. Mukku Avinash – Actor and comedian. He is best known for his appearance in the television comedy show Jabardasth. He was evicted on Day 91 in season 4. Gangavva – Internet celebrity and actress. She is best known for web series My Village Show Comedy with her grandson. She walked on Day 34 in season 4.
Twists Buddy twist A total of 14 housemates have entered the house as pairs. Later 8 housemates have entered the house as pairs during the wildcard reload event. Buddy No.Pairs1Yashmi and Nikhil2Abhay and 3Aditya and Sonia4Bebakka and Sekhar5Seetha and Manikanta6Prithviraj and Vishnupriyaa7 Nainika and NabeelWildcard reload8Hariteja and Teja9Nayani and Mehaboob10Rohini and Gautham11Avinash and Gangavva
Launch bad news On launch day, three bad news were revealed to the housemates
No captain: This season there will be no captaincy and no immunity. No ration: This season, housemates have to earn their ration each week. Zero cash prize: This season's winner cash prize is zero, but the housemates will get chances to make the prize money limitless. WeekPrize moneyWeek 1Day 1₹0Day 7₹5,00,000▲₹3,00,000 ▼Week 2Day 11₹5,45,000▲Day 14₹5,60,000▲Week 3₹11,60,000▲Week 4Day 25₹14,60,000▲Day 28₹15,00,000▲Week 5Day 31₹18,00,000▲Day 35₹38,00,000▲Week 6Day 37₹37,50,000 ▼Day 41₹38,66,500▲Week 7Day 47₹39,16,500▲Week 8Day 50₹38,16,500 ▼Day 54₹40,16,000▲Day 56₹41,16,000▲Week 9₹42,16,000▲Week 10Day 66₹49,12,000▲Day 70₹49,07,000 ▼Week 11₹50,30,000▲Week 13₹54,30,000▲Week 14₹54,99,999▲Week 15₹55,00,000▲
Notes
Clans This season each Chief had a clan. The biggest clan had privileges like luxurious room with special treats exclusively for them and did not have to do any of the household duties. From Day 58 of Week 9 onwards there is only one clan named "BB".
Key:
indicates Anthuleni Veerulu Clan (Week 12) indicates Keratam Clan (Week 12) indicates Akhanda Clan (Week 12) indicates Shakti Clan (Week 35) indicates Kantara Clan (Week 35) | indicates OG Clan (Week 69) indicates Royal Clan (Week 69) indicates BB Clan (Week 915) indicates no Clan
Week 1Week 7Week 8Week 9–15Day 3Day 5Day 26Nikhil ChiefChiefNo ClanOGBBYashmi ChiefNo ClanKantaraShaktiNo ClanOGGauthamRoyalNabeelAnthuleni Veerulu KantaraOGPreranaAkhandaNo ClanKantaraNo ClanOGAvinashRoyalVishnupriyaaAnthuleni VeeruluNo ClanShaktiKantaraNo ClanOGRohiniRoyalPrithvirajAkhandaNo ClanShaktiNo ClanOGTejaRoyalHaritejaRoyalGangavvaRoyalNayaniRoyalMehaboobRoyalManikantaKeratamNo ClanKantaraShaktiKantaraNo ClanOGSeethaAnthuleni VeeruluNo ClanShaktiChiefNo ClanOGNainika ChiefNo ClanShaktiKantaraNo ClanAdityaAnthuleni VeeruluNo ClanKantaraShaktiNo ClanSoniyaKeratamAkhandaNo ClanShaktiAbhayAkhandaChiefShekarAkhandaNo ClanShaktiBebakkaKeratam
Bedroom allotment This season's house had three bedrooms: Dragonfly Bedroom, Peacock Bedroom and Zebra Bedroom with different privileges.
Key:
indicates Dragonfly Room indicates Peacock Room indicates Zebra Room
Week 1Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10NikhilPeacock RoomPeacock RoomGauthamZebra RoomNabeelZebra RoomPeacock RoomDragonfly RoomPreranaDragonfly RoomPeacock RoomDragonfly RoomAvinashZebra RoomVishnupriyaaZebra RoomRohiniZebra RoomPrithvirajDragonfly RoomPeacock RoomTejaZebra RoomYashmiDragonfly RoomPeacock RoomHaritejaPeacock RoomGangavvaZebra RoomNayaniPeacock RoomMehaboobZebra RoomManikantaPeacock RoomSeethaZebra RoomDragonfly RoomNainikaZebra RoomDragonfly RoomAdityaZebra RoomPeacock RoomSoniyaDragonfly RoomPeacock RoomAbhayDragonfly RoomShekarBebakka
Infinity Room On day 42, the Infinity Room was opened where special housemates will get to ask any request from Bigg Boss until the Bigg Boss Universe. WeekHousemateRequestWeek 7Day 42NabeelExtra time to take ration.Week 14Day 93PreranaVote appeal to win the season.Day 94NabeelDay 95VishnupriyaaDay 96Nikhil
Guest appearances WeekDayEventGuest(s)Purpose of visitRef.Week 1Day 0PremiereRana Daggubati, Nivetha Thomas and Vishwadev RachakondaTo promote their film 35.Nani and Priyanka MohanTo promote their film Saripodhaa Sanivaaram.Anil RavipudiTo conduct a game related to the "third bad news".Week 5Day 35Reload EventSree Vishnu, Ritu Varma and Daksha NagarkarTo promote their film Swag.Suhas, Dil Raju, Sandeep Reddy Bandla and Sangeerthana VipinTo promote their film Janaka Aithe Ganaka.Sudheer Babu, Sayaji Shinde and Aarna VohraTo promote their film Maa Nanna Superhero.Week 6Day 42Dasara SpecialAmritha AiyerDance performance.MangliSpecial performance and Bathukamma celebrations with housemates.Sreenu Vaitla and GopichandTo promote their film Viswam.Dimple HayathiDance performance.Faria AbdullahDance performance.Week 8Day 55Suriya, Siva and K. E. Gnanavel RajaTo promote their film Kanguva.Day 56Deepawali SpecialAnasuya BharadwajDance performance.Kiran Abbavaram, Nayan Sarika, Tanvi RamTo promote their film KA.Mehreen PirzadaDance performance.Sameera BharadwajParody song performance.Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Venky AtluriTo promote their film Lucky Baskhar.Saanve MegghanaDance performance.Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi, Rajkumar PeriasamyTo promote their film Amaran.Hyper AadiSpecial commentary.Week 10Day 70Varun TejTo promote his film Matka.Week 11Day 72Nusrat, Nabeel's motherFamily reunion week.Govindamma, Rohini's motherDay 73Sulekha, Nikhil's motherRamesh, Yashmi's fatherAnuja, Avinash's wifeDay 74Mohan, Vishnupriyaa's fatherSatyabhama, Pritiviraj's motherJagadeesh, Gautham's brotherDay 75Shripad Deshpande, Prerana's husbandLakshmi, Teja's motherDay 76Roopa (Prerana's mother), Prakruthi Kambam (Prerana's sister), Mamilla Shailaja PriyaTo support Prerana.Pavani (Vishnupriyaa's sister), Anchor RaviTo support Vishnupriyaa.Simhadri (Rohini's father), SivajiTo support Rohini.Vikram (Pritiviraj's brother), Darsini GowdaTo support Prithviraj.Manga Devi (Gautham's mother), Syed Sohel RyanTo support Gautham.Sharjeel Ali (Nabeel's brother), Bhole ShavaliTo support Nabeel.Day 77Sri Satya, Samyuktha VJTo support Yashmi.Srinivasa Reddy (Teja's father), VJ SunnyTo support Teja.Ashok, Kona VenkatTo support Avinash.Shashi (Nikhil's father), Amardeep ChowdaryTo support Nikhil.Week 12Day 81Vishwak SenTo promote his film Mechanic Rocky.Week 13Day 86Akhil Sarthak, Alekhya HarikaTo conduct "Ticket to Finale" tasks.Day 87Maanas Nagulapalli, Priyanka JainDay 88Punarnavi Bhupalam, Vithika SheruDay 89SreemukhiWeek 14Day 93SekharTo promote his song "Peelings" from the film Pushpa 2: The Rule.Day 94Sanjay ThummaSpecial dinner for the housemates.Day 95Band JammersSpecial performance for the housemates.Day 96OhmkarTo promote the third season of his television show Ismhart Jodi.Week 15Day 99Arjun Kalyan, Anumita DattaTo promote their television show Nuvvunte Naa Jathaga and participate in "BB vs Maa Parivaram" taskPrabhakar Podakandla, AamaniTo promote their television show Illu Illalu Pillau and participate in "BB vs Maa Parivaram" taskDay 100Deepika RangarajuTo participate in "BB vs Maa Parivaram" taskAkarsh Byramudi, SuhasiniDay 101Vaishnavi, KrishnaShravan Kumar, Kruthika UmashankarDay 104Suma KanakalaTo conduct special gamesDay 105Grand FinaleSri Krishna, Geetha MadhuriMusic performance.UpendraTo promote his film UI.Nabha NateshDance performance.Raai LaxmiDance performance.Vijay Sethupathi, Manju WarrierTo promote their film Vidudala Part 2.Ram CharanTo announce the winner.
Nomination table