19 December,2025 08:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kalyan Padala
As the much-anticipated grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 inches closer, an unexpected and shocking update from the house has surfaced, leaving the fans concerned. According to reports, finalist Kalyan Padala has suffered a severe head injury during one of the tasks inside the Bigg Boss house. His injury just two days before the grand finale has raised questions about his participation in the finale.
According to a report by Deccan Chronicle, the contestant's injury was serious enough that he required immediate medical attention. He was then rushed to the medical room in the house. The unfortunate incident has led to speculation about whether Kalyan will be able to continue competing until the very end, which is just two days away.
Despite this knock, Kalyan has been dominating the unofficial online voting trends. The audience is closely watching him and finalist Thanuja Puttaswamy, as they will likely be the top contenders. Many fans are rooting for Kalyan to emerge as the season's champion. Many fans are even calling him the ultimate winner of the season. However, the official announcement on the last day will reveal who will win the ninth season of the popular reality show hosted by Nagarjuna.
Bigg Boss Telugu 9 grand finale is scheduled to air on Sunday, December 21, 2025, and will bring the season to a thrilling conclusion. The finale episode will start at 7 pm IST and can be watched live on Star Maa. It will also be streamed online on Jio Hotstar, which means the fans will have both television and digital viewing options. With only a select few contestants left in the race, fans of the show across India and abroad are on the edge of their seats for an exciting finale filled with performances, emotional moments, and the crowning of the winner.
The Top 5 finalists of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 are Kalyan Padala, Thanuja Puttaswamy, Sanjjanaa Galrani, Demon Pavan, and Emamanuel.
Kalyan Padala is reportedly an Indian Army officer. Born in middle class family and brought up in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India, he was interested in acting and the entertainment field.
