A dramatic development has taken place in the Telugu reality show Bigg Boss 9. As is known, Kalyan Padala has already secured the first finalist spot. Among the remaining contestants—Bharani, Thanuja Puttaswamy, Emmanuel, and Sanjjana—Bharani was eliminated after scoring the lowest points in a challenge, tearfully transferring half his points to Thanuja as a gesture. This left Emmanuel, Thanuja, and Sanjjana to compete in a series of games for the second finalist position.
Thanuja emerged victorious, earning her spot in the finals. However, in a surprising twist highlighted in the latest promo, she rejected direct immunity and entry into the finals, insisting instead that she would only advance if saved by viewer votes. This bold move is anticipated to boost her popularity and performance in the upcoming episode.
In a live audience session, Thanuja faced tough questions about her emotional displays (e.g., crying), her dynamics with contestant Bharani, and inconsistent comments on Emmanuel. Despite the grilling, the audience sided with her, awarding the vote appeal based on majority placard votes. Despite her lead, Thanuja is facing significant online backlash, with fans and viewers questioning her authenticity and gameplay.