Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Grand Finale: Commoner Lifts Trophy After 105 Days
Kalyan Padala created history by winning "Bigg Boss 9 Telugu" as a commoner contestant. From entering the house as an ordinary person to lifting the trophy, his journey inspired many viewers.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 22 Dec 2025 9:34 AM ISTKalyan Padala created history by winning "Bigg Boss 9 Telugu" as a commoner contestant. From entering the house as an ordinary person to lifting the trophy, his journey inspired many viewers. He impressed the audience with his calm nature, clean gameplay, and strong confidence. After nearly 105 days inside the Bigg Boss house, Kalyan finally emerged as the winner, while Thanuja finished as the runner-up.
The finale episode was full of tension and emotions. When Kalyan’s name was announced as the winner, he could not control his happiness. He went down on his knees, shouted with joy, and later touched host Nagarjuna’s feet to seek blessings. This emotional moment touched millions of viewers watching the show.
As the winner of "Bigg Boss Season 9", Kalyan Padala received the winner’s trophy, a cash prize of ₹35 lakh, a Maruti Suzuki car, and an additional ₹5 lakh cheque from Roff Adhesives. His victory speech later became one of the most talked-about moments of the season.
During his speech, Kalyan spoke emotionally about his parents. He said that everything he achieved was because of their upbringing and sacrifices. He also thanked the audience who supported him with votes. Kalyan clearly mentioned that he does not call them fans, but people who believed in him.
One of the most special parts of his speech was when he thanked three people by name. He first thanked Priya, then Sreeja, and finally called Thanuja "Lady Queen Thanuja". Kalyan openly said that Thanuja gave him the confidence to move forward in the game and supported him during tough moments. His honest words about Thanuja impressed many viewers.
