Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 continues to deliver gripping entertainment, and Episode 18, which aired on September 23, proved no different. The episode blended raw emotion, lighthearted fun, tense confrontations, and surprising turns, keeping every housemate alert and engaged. From Debjani’s tearful reaction to losing her precious letter to several contestants facing tough calls for a shot at contender status, the day was anything but ordinary.
The episode opened on a sorrowful note as Debjani broke down after misplacing her letter. Ramprasad and Naresh stepped in to lift her spirits, cracking jokes about what the letter might have contained. Their playful remarks about Mukesh managed to draw a laugh from Debjani, and the heavy mood slowly gave way to warmth. The two men also embraced her to offer comfort. Later, Rohith examined the damaged letter and quipped that the handwriting looked like a child’s scrawl. Aman expressed genuine sympathy, noting that misplacing something so emotionally valuable would be truly painful. Eventually, Mukesh approached Debjani and offered a heartfelt apology.
A touching surprise came Mukesh’s way when he received a photograph from his family. His face lit up with joy as he spoke about the special bond he shares with his father. He revealed that he had always longed for a large framed picture with him and would often take selfies together because capturing a memorable moment meant the world to him. The moment turned emotional as he explained how much that image represented.
The mood shifted to laughter when Debjani, Rohith, Naresh and Ramprasad gathered and turned their chat into a hilarious mock “pelli choopulu” session for Debjani and Rohith. Ramprasad teasingly asked Rohith if he had any past connection with Trigun, joking that the wedding could be called off on the spot if anything surfaced. He even poked fun at Rohith’s salary, declaring that Debjani would need a monthly allowance of ₹2 lakh. Debjani happily played along, adding her own comic twist and making the whole exchange even more entertaining.
Elsewhere, Varshini, Sudheer and Jhansi discussed Trigun and agreed that he should not be allowed to dominate every situation. Other housemates carried on with their usual banter. Ramprasad later spoke with Rohith about kitchen duties, and Trigun pointed out that Vamshi was handling most of the cooking while Debjani needed constant reminders about her share of the work.
The kitchen turned into a comedy zone when Jhansi asked Trigun to stay quiet while Vamshi was cooking. The housemates joked that the only way to silence the two would be to stick plasters over their mouths, and Jhansi playfully requested Bigg Boss to send some as punishment. To everyone’s surprise, Bigg Boss actually delivered the plasters. Jhansi wasted no time in placing them over their mouths, creating one of the episode’s lightest and most memorable moments.
The main buzzer task then kicked off. Mukesh, as a contender, and Debjani, due to her lost letter, were barred from pressing the buzzer. During the game, Varshini buzzed in the living room while Aman responded from the garden area. Trigun made remarks about Jhansi and her supposed strategy during the task. When Jhansi got wind of it, she discussed the matter with Sudheer and Varshini. Varshini brushed off Trigun’s comments as a cheap attempt to grab attention and screen time. Trigun also confided in Vamshi and Srishti that he disliked the way some housemates were using nicknames for Naresh.
A task assigned to Aman and Varshini took an uncomfortable turn when they had to collect small bundles from the swimming pool and toss them onto a stand. At one point, Aman stopped Varshini from grabbing a bag, and the situation grew awkward when he hugged her. Several housemates immediately flagged the move as inappropriate during the task. Aman later felt that the incident was being blown out of proportion against him, and Trigun also weighed in. Varshini grew emotional and told Aman that she understood it was part of the game but urged him to be more careful while playing against a woman. She broke down while explaining how the moment made her feel.
Aman then received a major contender opportunity when he was summoned to the Bigg Boss room. He was told that food cooked by his mother would be sent into the house, but with a catch he could only become a contender by taking away an important letter from either Shalini or Rohith. Aman chose Rohith. When Rohith learned that his letter from his sister and mother was at stake, he became emotional and struggled to tear it apart, fully aware of how much it meant to him. Aman later received the home-cooked food and happily shared it with the other housemates.
Next, Sudheer and Srishti pressed the buzzer and were given the “Smash It, Build It” task. Rohith took charge as the sanchalak, and after a competitive round, Srishti emerged victorious. Later, Srishti admitted she felt guilty about something she had said to Sudheer and tried to talk to him but sensed he was avoiding her.
Srishti and Rohith also discussed Shalini’s decision. Rohith shared that Shalini’s choice had hurt him deeply, especially since his family was going through an important phase with his first child expected soon. He felt she had put her own interests first when the situation carried deep emotional weight for him. The conversation revealed a vulnerable side of Rohith.
Bigg Boss then handed Srishti another difficult decision. She was told that both Trigun and Vamshi had received letters from their wives, and to become a contender, she had to choose whose letter would be taken away. After careful thought, Srishti picked Trigun. When Trigun was informed, he told her she had made a good choice but soon grew emotional and admitted he was missing his wife and daughter badly. The moment turned deeply poignant for him.
The episode closed on yet another emotional note when Srishti received a letter from home. She read it quietly, and the words overwhelmed her, eventually reducing her to tears. With so many letters lost, tough decisions made, and emotions running high, Episode 18 ended on a powerful note, setting the stage for even more drama in the days to come.