Bigg Boss Agnipariksha

2. More auditions and emotional backstories.

Contestants present talents, personal struggles and dreams of entering Bigg Boss. Several are placed “On Hold” for further rounds.

3. Final Mega Audition

Strong performances, including a contestant with a soldier’s dream, impress the judges. The initial shortlist for the next phase is finalized.

4. Do or Die – Level 1.

One-on-one elimination battles decide who stays alive in the competition. Physical and mental tasks intensify, and house tensions begin to surface.

5. Do or Die – Level 2.

Multi-contestant survival rounds determine the final entrants into the Top 15. Several contestants are eliminated in a single episode.

6. Top 15 Agnipariksha Starts.

Team-based tasks begin; contestants fight for best performer and judge-selected best player. Competitive alliances start forming.

7. Strategy over strength.

New team combinations test leadership, communication and trust. Rivalries become more visible as contestants begin targeting stronger players.

8. Three-team battle and first yellow-card tension.

The judges introduce stricter accountability, and poor performance brings disciplinary pressure.

9. Chaos in the task arena.

Referee decisions become controversial; the judges are dissatisfied with task management and withhold major performance awards for the episode.

10. Five-team mega challenge.

Fast-paced group tasks demand coordination under pressure. Leadership changes and tactical gameplay dominate the episode.

11. Focus Battle.

Precision, concentration and composure are tested in individual-focused challenges, producing standout performances and sharper competition.

12. Pairs Week and disciplinary warnings.

Contestants compete in pairs; arguments escalate and two yellow cards raise the stakes dramatically.

13. Trust tasks and double eviction shock.

Emotional pair tasks expose fractures in relationships, and a surprise double eviction leaves the house stunned.

14. Maha Pariksha – Worthy or Unworthy?

The remaining Top 13 compete individually for a place in the Bigg Boss house, with direct confrontations and open criticism.

15. Grand Finale of Agnipariksha.

Final evaluations, public-vote outcomes and jury selections are announced. The chosen contestants earn entry into Bigg Boss Telugu 9.