Bigg Boss Agnipariksha

Episode 2

More auditions and emotional backstories.

Contestants present talents, personal struggles and dreams of entering Bigg Boss. Several are placed “On Hold” for further rounds.

Episode 3

Final Mega Audition

Strong performances, including a contestant with a soldier’s dream, impress the judges. The initial shortlist for the next phase is finalized.

Episode 4

Do or Die – Level 1.

One-on-one elimination battles decide who stays alive in the competition. Physical and mental tasks intensify, and house tensions begin to surface.

Episode 5

Do or Die – Level 2.

Multi-contestant survival rounds determine the final entrants into the Top 15. Several contestants are eliminated in a single episode.

Episode 6

Top 15 Agnipariksha Starts.

Team-based tasks begin; contestants fight for best performer and judge-selected best player. Competitive alliances start forming.

Episode 7

Strategy over strength.

New team combinations test leadership, communication and trust. Rivalries become more visible as contestants begin targeting stronger players.

Episode 8

Three-team battle and first yellow-card tension.

The judges introduce stricter accountability, and poor performance brings disciplinary pressure.

Episode 9

Chaos in the task arena.

Referee decisions become controversial; the judges are dissatisfied with task management and withhold major performance awards for the episode.

Episode 10

Five-team mega challenge.

Fast-paced group tasks demand coordination under pressure. Leadership changes and tactical gameplay dominate the episode.

Episode 11

Focus Battle.

Precision, concentration and composure are tested in individual-focused challenges, producing standout performances and sharper competition.

Episode 12

Pairs Week and disciplinary warnings.

Contestants compete in pairs; arguments escalate and two yellow cards raise the stakes dramatically.

Episode 13

Trust tasks and double eviction shock.

Emotional pair tasks expose fractures in relationships, and a surprise double eviction leaves the house stunned.

Episode 14

Maha Pariksha – Worthy or Unworthy?

The remaining Top 13 compete individually for a place in the Bigg Boss house, with direct confrontations and open criticism.

Episode 15

Grand Finale of Agnipariksha.

Final evaluations, public-vote outcomes and jury selections are announced. The chosen contestants earn entry into Bigg Boss Telugu 9.