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Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Captaincy Race Ends in Unexpected Twist
12 Oct
Summary
- Blindfold captaincy task tests contestants' trust
- Kalyan becomes new captain after danger zone vote
- Tanuja and Kalyan were the final two captaincy contenders

On October 12th, 2025, the latest episode of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 aired, showcasing a captaincy task that put the contestants' trust and relationships to the test. The captaincy contenders, including Kalyan Padala, Tanuja Gowda, Bharani Shankar, Emmanuel, Divya, and Ramu Rathod, participated in a blindfold challenge where they had to guess who turned off their light bulb.
In the first three rounds, Ramu, Bharani, and Divya were eliminated from the race. In the final round, Tanuja and Kalyan remained as the two contenders. The danger zone contestants, including Rithu, Srija, Sanjana, Flora, Suman, and Demon, were then asked to select one of the two as the new captain. After a discussion, they chose Kalyan as the 5th captain of the season.
The blindfold task highlighted the complex dynamics and alliances within the Bigg Boss house, as the contestants had to rely on their trust in one another to succeed. Kalyan's victory as the new captain marks a significant shift in the power dynamics of the show.