Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8: Limitless, which aired from September 1 to December 15, 2024 on Star Maa and Disney+ Hotstar:
Theme & Format
- Tagline: Limitless; symbolized by the digit 8 as an infinity loop
- Host: Akkineni Nagarjuna (6th consecutive season)
- Streaming: 24×7 live feed + daily episodes
- Twists:
- No captaincy, no prize money at launch
- Mid-season reload with 8 wildcard entries from past seasons
- Eviction-free pass introduced in Week 10
Final Results
| Position | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Winner | Nikhil Maliyakkal |
| Runner-up | Gautham Krishna |
| Top 5 | Nabeel Afridi, Prerana Kambam, Avinash Kalla |
Nikhil won ₹55 lakh and a car.
Housemates Snapshot
- Originals: Yashmi, Nikhil, Abhay, Prerana, Bebakka, etc.
- Wildcards: Gautham, Avinash, Rohini, Gangavva, Hari Teja, Nayani, Mehaboob, Teja
- Notable arcs:
- Emotional journeys: Nainika, Gangavva
- Strategic gameplay: Gautham, Nabeel
- Comic relief: Avinash, Tasty Teja
- Glam quotient: Vishnupriya, Nayani Pavani
Highlights
- Reload twist reshaped dynamics mid-season
- Strong fan engagement around duos like Prithvi–Vishnupriya and Teja–Shobha
- Gangavva’s walkout and Hari Teja’s return added nostalgia
- Final weeks saw intense emotional breakdowns and strategic shifts