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The battle for the First Finalist position in Bigg Boss Season 9 has reached a boiling point with unexpected twists, strategic gameplay, and high emotional drama. While Bharani earlier shocked the house by defeating the powerful “Demon” in a daredevil task, his winning streak was cut short after housemates engineered a plan to take him out of the race.
Strategy Over Strength: How Bharani Was Cornered
Bharani’s impressive win over the Demon placed him as a strong contender. Realizing the threat, Kalyan and Immanuel devised a calculated strategy to remove him from the running. Their plan was simple: make sure Rithu gets the chance to challenge Bharani in a knockout round.
In a pre-task between Rithu, Kalyan, and Immanuel, both men intentionally underperformed, allowing Rithu to win and earn her pick for the knockout. Predictably, she chose Bharani.
‘Ring Master’ Task: Rithu Beats Bharani Fair and Square
Bigg Boss introduced the “Ring Master” challenge, where contestants had to collect shapes from the junkyard, arrange them correctly, and successfully throw rings over a pole. Sanjana was appointed as the referee.
Though Bharani showed aggression initially, Rithu outperformed him during the ring-throwing stage. Her second ring landed perfectly on the very first try, giving her the upper hand. Rithu completed the task first, eliminating Bharani from the First Finalist race.
Tanuja Objects; Referee’s Decision Stands
Bharani’s daughter Tanuja later inspected the shapes and claimed that Rithu’s first triangle wasn’t accurate. Bharani echoed her objection, leading to brief chaos. However, with Sanjana already having announced Rithu as the winner, the result remained unchanged.
Kalyan’s Winning Spree Slows Down
Kalyan continued his strong performance in subsequent rounds. In the “Raise Rampage” challenge, he defeated Suman Shetty, pushing Suman out of the finalist race. But Rithu’s rise created fresh hurdles for his smooth journey.
Bigg Boss Reveals the First Finalist Trophy
In a dramatic moment, Bigg Boss unveiled the First Finalist Trophy, calling it a symbol of transformation and resilience. He announced that only one contestant would earn this honor, and the upcoming challenge would be the gateway to it.
Kalyan & Emmanuel Plot a Tactical Move
Sensing that both Bharani and Rithu posed threats, Kalyan and Immanuel drafted another plan. They decided to deliberately help Rithu win the next task without making it obvious so she would challenge Bharani again in the knockout. Rithu unknowingly agreed to face Bharani if she won.
Balance Task: Rithu Wins Again; Bharani Eliminated
During the balance challenge between Kalyan, Immanuel, and Rithu, the duo subtly played below their potential. As planned, Rithu emerged victorious and immediately selected Bharani for the next knockout task. Rithu defeated Bharani once more, officially removing him from the First Finalist race.
Final Three Battle Begins
With Sanjjanaa, Demon, Suman, Bharani, and Tanuja out of the competition, the First Finalist contenders have narrowed down to:
- Rithu Choudhary
- Kalyan
- Emmanuel
The trio will now compete in the final challenge, with the winner becoming the First Finalist of Bigg Boss Season 9. The results will be revealed in Friday’s episode.