The latest episode of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 focused on special appreciation segments for two contestants who reached the Top 5 finalists:
Thanuja Puttaswamy: Bigg Boss praised her highly through a dedicated AV (audio-visual compilation). She was described as a "spark of lightning" with strong acting presence, emotional depth, resilience in tasks, strategic gameplay, and the ability to form bonds that win people over—making everyone fall in love with her journey. Her close relationships, such as a father-figure bond with contestant Bharani and a highlighted friendship (with romantic undertones) with Kalyan. She was shocked, overwhelmed with emotion, called it a "dream," expressed deep gratitude to the audience for supporting her to this stage, and said she felt incredibly happy about her overall journey despite the challenges.
Demon Pawan: His AV highlighted him as a "true warrior" and "one-man army," showcasing his calm exterior hiding destructive competitiveness, immense willpower, fitness, and turning challenges/nominations into strengths, giving viewers goosebumps with his intense performance.
Bigg Boss showered both with lavish compliments for their paths to the finale week. The contestants thanked Bigg Boss and the audience at the end.