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Archana: Rose to fame with her supporting role in Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Archana is a Telugu actor. She made a grand entry with a beautiful classical performance. For those who are unaware, the actor is an accomplished Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer.

Mumaith Khan: For all those who have seen Telugu films, this name is not unfamiliar. At present, she is mired in the drug controversy but Mumaith is one of the contestants who rose to fame in Indian film industry with her sultry moves and singing abilities.

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Sameer: Sameer is probably one of the most known personalities amongst the other contestants in Bigg Boss Telugu. He has a long list of filmography and mostly seen as a supporting role in films. There is no actor he has not worked with.

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Madhu Priya: Madhu Priya is a singer mostly known for her folk songs. When she made an entry into the Bigg Boss house, she made Junior NTR quite emotional. In fact, he was teary-eyed.

Sampoornesh Babu: Known for his out-of-the-box antics on the show, Sampoornesh has appeared in films produced and starring him. Not famous but a personality who surely cannot be ignored. In the country, he is famous for all sort of memes he has been a part of.

Kalpana Raghavendar: She is another personality who perhaps needs no introduction. She has lent her voice to many hit tracks in the industry. She is famous for her Tamil tracks.

Dhanraj: Actor, known for his roles in horror comedies like Raju Gari Gadhi and recently appeared in Banthi Poola Janaki.

Apart from them, the Bigg Boss house hosted Chandamama fame Shiva Balaji, Dammu fame Tejaswi Madivada, film analyst Mahesh Kathi, Katthi Kartheeka and Prince Cecil.

The entry of the housemates was followed by Bigg Boss laying out the rules, which the contestants have to follow in the coming days. The rules, so far, consist of the contestants not removing their mikes, conversing only in Telugu and not sleeping before the lights are switched off.

The show will air on all seven days at 9:30 pm on Star Maa.