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The first Saturday episode of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 (September 13, Day 6) brought high drama as host Nagarjuna Akkineni entered the stage with his trademark charm. Contestants were left starstruck, showering him with compliments. Sanjana even showed him a love symbol, while Emmanuel joked that “a new person appears in him every day,” earning applause across the house.
Light Moments with Contestants
Nagarjuna began his interactions by encouraging Harish to smile more and not look overly serious. He teased soldier Pawan Kalyan about his bond with Ritu and playfully pointed out Ritu’s “lucky color blue,” holding up a blue-colored dishwasher board to much laughter.
He then turned his attention to Sanjana, acknowledging her as the first captain of the season, but also noting that not everyone respected her authority.
Sanjana vs. Flora: The “Free Bird” Debate
The episode’s first major conflict centered around Sanjana’s remark calling Flora a “Free Bird.” Flora claimed it was disrespectful given her relationship status, while Sanjana defended herself, saying the phrase was not offensive.
Nagarjuna played back footage, and most housemates sided with Flora. Ultimately, Flora apologized for her harsh words, but Sanjana’s leadership came under scrutiny.
Emotional Moments and Warnings
When Tanuja broke down, Nagarjuna encouraged her to remain strong, reminding her that contestants would try to hurt her emotionally. He also reprimanded Priya and Srijala for blaming Tanuja unnecessarily in the kitchen. Later, he mended fences between Tanuja and Ritu Chaudhary, who reconciled with a hug.
The “Bald Uncle” Issue
The spotlight then shifted to Emmanuel’s remark calling Harish “Bald Uncle.” While Emmanuel insisted it was said in humor, Harish felt insulted, reminding everyone that shaving his head was a sacrifice in a task.
Nagarjuna condemned body shaming but concluded that Emmanuel’s intent was lighthearted, with both housemates and the audience agreeing. Nag, however, warned Emmanuel to stay within limits.
Harish, still hurt, argued that jokes about his baldness crossed boundaries. Nagarjuna pressed him on whether he always respected boundaries himself.
Harish and the “Red Flower” Remark
Another controversy erupted when Harish was exposed for calling Emmanuel a “Red Flower.” Though Harish initially denied it, video footage proved otherwise. Most contestants found the remark offensive, with Sanjana and Bharani labeling it as disrespectful. Nagarjuna reminded Harish that the outside audience was also judging his behavior.
Haritha Harish vs. Only Harish
Nagarjuna then questioned Harish over his self-given title “Haritha Harish,” which implied respect for women. Video evidence showed him making derogatory comparisons, calling Emmanuel and Bharani “like girls.”
While Ritu supported him, the rest of the house disagreed. Nagarjuna sternly declared that until Harish corrected his ways, he would only be “Harish,” not “Haritha Harish.”
Despite multiple warnings, Harish continued defending himself, even threatening to quit the show. Finally, he apologized for his words, insisting they were misunderstood. Nagarjuna closed the episode by reminding contestants to maintain dignity, avoid personal attacks, and never misuse humor.