By: Entertainment DeskNew Delhi | December 15, 2025 02:19 PM IST 2 min readBigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is racing towards its much-anticipated grand finale. With the finale scheduled for December 21, the excitement among fans has reached a fever pitch as the makers have officially locked the top five contestants who will battle it out for the coveted winner’s trophy and a massive cash prize of Rs 50 lakh.The semi-final week turned out to be one of the most dramatic ones of the season. Introducing a double eviction twist, the makers eliminated Bharani Shankar and Suman Shetty, leaving viewers shocked and emotional. Last week was also intense, with six contestants—Demon Pavan, Sanjana Galrani, Emmanuel, Suman Shetty, Thanuja, and Bharani Shankar—facing eviction.Top five finalists of Bigg Boss Telugu 9Following the double eviction, Kalyan, Emmanuel, Pavan, Sanjana, and Thanuja have emerged as the finalists. The winner will be decided solely by audience votes, making viewer participation crucial in these final days.How to Vote for Your Favourite ContestantFans can support their favourite finalist using two simple voting methods:Option 1: Via JioHotstar App* Download the JioHotstar app* Search for the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 page* Click on the picture of your favourite contestant and cast your voteALSO READ | Dhurandhar: Real-life Rehman Dakait killed mother at 15, was Lyari’s ‘king’ at 21, this is what happened after his encounterOption 2: Missed Call Voting* Emmanuel: 8886650452* Kalyan: 8886650455* Pavan: 8886650451* Sanjana: 8886650460* Thanuja: 8886650464Finale voting began on Sunday, December 14, at 10:30 pm on JioHotstar and will remain open until Friday, December 19, at 11:59 pm.Story continues below this adWhere to watch Bigg Boss Telugu 19Bigg Boss Telugu 9 airs on Star Maa at 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and at 10 pm on weekdays. Episodes are also available for streaming on JioHotstar. The reality show is hosted by Telugu superstar Nagarjuna.Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Bigg Boss TeluguNagarjuna