Bigg Boss stands as one of India's most popular reality TV shows, boasting regional adaptations in Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. The Telugu iteration, in its seventh season, commenced its latest journey on September 3, with the charismatic Telugu superstar Nagarjuna reprising his role as the show's host for the fifth consecutive time. Fourteen enthusiastic contestants entered the captivating world of Bigg Boss Telugu, although many have bid their farewells during the seven weeks that have unfolded.
The most recent eviction marked the departure of TV actress Pooja Murthy, renowned for her role in Gundamma Katha. Pooja had made a wild card entry during the show's fifth week and was subsequently evicted due to a lack of votes in her favor. It was revealed that Pooja was earning a significant sum of Rs 1 lakh 80 thousand per week, amounting to Rs 3 lakh 60 thousand during her two-week tenure within the Bigg Boss house.
Following her exit from the show, Pooja Murthy didn't shy away from sharing some intriguing insights about her experiences and interactions with her fellow housemates. In a post-show interview conducted by Star Maa, Pooja expressed her mission to guide and mentor her co-participants, and surprisingly, her contentment with her eviction from the Bigg Boss house. She also revealed her dissatisfaction with certain housemates and dramatically tore their photographs, adding a dramatic touch to her departure. A promo of Pooja's interview, showcasing her candid remarks, was shared by the Bigg Boss team on Twitter.
Bigg Boss Telugu 7 continues to captivate audiences through its broadcasts on the Star Maa channel, which simultaneously streams on the popular OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar. The show has currently progressed into its fifth week, with contestants Kiran Rathore, Shakeela, Damini, Rathika, and Subashree Rayagaru having already bid adieu to the show.
This season of Bigg Boss Telugu has undoubtedly struck a chord with the audience. The launch event of the show earned record-breaking ratings, and in a recent update, the Bigg Boss team revealed that approximately 5.1 crore viewers tuned in during the first week. Furthermore, the launch event garnered an impressive viewership of around 3 crore people. Star Maa also reported an impressive TVR (Television Rating) of 18.1 for Bigg Boss Telugu 7, reaffirming the show's tremendous popularity.
