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Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 witnessed high drama in the latest weekend episode aired on September 20. Host Nagarjuna Akkineni entered the stage with his trademark energy, paying tribute to legendary actor ANR on his 101st birth anniversary. Right from the beginning, Nagarjuna made it clear that this episode would not just entertain but also hold contestants accountable.
Audience Opinions Shake the House
Interacting with the live audience, Nagarjuna invited a fan to share her views. She openly criticized Rithu Chowdhury, calling her noisy and biased, while praising Tanuja for her performance. Nagarjuna used this as an entry point to address fairness, bias, and the growing tensions in the house.
Dhamaal Pawan Under Scrutiny
Captain Demon Pawan (Dhamaal Pawan) came under heavy fire. Nagarjuna questioned his leadership, asking housemates to raise their hands if they thought he was fit to lead. While many supported him, notable contestants like Bharani, Sanjana, and Maryada Manish disagreed, citing weak decision-making and unfair handling of responsibilities.
Sanjana openly stated that Pawan’s captaincy was not justified, particularly because Bharani’s elimination in the task was unfair. Nagarjuna grilled both Sanjana and Bharani, reminding them that while the Sanchalak’s (director’s) decision is final, every contestant has the right to question injustice.
Ritu Chowdhury Cornered
The biggest confrontation came when Nagarjuna targeted Rithu Chowdhury, who served as Sanchalak during the captaincy task. Video footage revealed her favoritism toward Pawan, ignoring his mistakes while strictly penalizing his opponents. Even after evidence was shown, Ritu insisted she was genuine and had no soft corner for Pawan. However, most housemates and even the audience felt her decisions were biased.
Priya and Sreeja Exposed
Nagarjuna didn’t stop at Rithu. He also exposed Priya for overlooking mistakes during a task and then denying responsibility. Similarly, Sreeja faced sharp criticism for constant interruptions and unreasonable objections. Nagarjuna’s fiery questioning left both visibly shaken.
Captaincy Cancelled – A Rare Twist
In a dramatic turn, Nagarjuna cancelled Pawan’s captaincy, citing repeated mistakes and biased judgment. Pawan himself admitted he did not wish to continue as captain under such controversy. Nagarjuna announced that the captaincy would be re-contested, with Ritu Chowdhury once again appointed as the Sanchalak.
Final Blow
The episode ended with a tense atmosphere as Priya, Sreeja, Ritu, and Pawan were left visibly upset. Nagarjuna reminded everyone: “This is not a chess game, it’s a war game. Honesty and fairness will decide who lasts.”