The ongoing finale voting for Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is getting more intense in the finale week among the top 5 finalists: Thanuja, Emmanuel, Demon Pawan, Sanjjana, and Kalyan Padala.
Based on the unofficial voting trends from the first day of finale voting, the competition for the top spot is neck-and-neck between Kalyan Padala and Thanuja. Kalyan Padala is currently leading with 45% of the votes, while Thanuja is closely behind with 28%. The remaining contestants trail significantly: Emmanuel has garnered 12%, Pawan 9%, and Sanjjana holds 7% of the votes.
It notes that Kalyan Padala surged ahead by the evening after initially trailing Thanuja, generating high audience excitement as the grand finale approaches (reportedly scheduled around December 21, 2025).
In a recent episode, Kalyan shared his passion for cinema and army background, enduring lack of food/sleep, memorable captaincies and ticket-to-finale moments, losing allies, and a deep bond with Thanuja (described as more than friendship). Thanuja reflected on personal insecurities, family opposition to her career, gaining confidence from audience support, learning self-happiness, and aspiring to be the "lady winner."
Demon Pawan opened up about family hardships (including his father's cancer diagnosis), part-time jobs, emotional breakdowns, finding comfort in novels and sports, bonds (e.g., with Ritu), and lessons in resilience. Sanjjana talked about entering unprepared for physical tasks or intense personalities, secretly bringing many outfits, using pranks to rebuild respect, viewing the house as real life, and prioritizing her career.