Your Complete Guide to Bigg Boss Telugu 10 Voting

Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 — Agnipariksha is expected to premiere in late August or early September 2026 on Star Maa and Disney+ Hotstar. The exact date will be announced by Star Maa in a press release. The season typically runs for approximately 105 days (15 weeks) with the grand finale expected in December 2026.

You can vote using four methods: (1) Disney+ Hotstar App — 50 free votes daily, (2) JioCinema App — 50 free votes daily, (3) Missed Call Voting — toll-free numbers announced for each contestant, (4) SMS Voting — contestant-specific SMS codes. Visit our How to Vote page for detailed step-by-step instructions for each method.

Voting via the Disney+ Hotstar app and JioCinema app is completely free for subscribers (up to 100 votes total per day across both apps). Missed call voting is also free — you simply call a toll-free number and hang up. SMS voting may incur standard carrier charges of approximately ₹1-3 per SMS depending on your telecom provider.

Your voting limits depend on the platform: (1) Disney+ Hotstar: 50 free votes per day, (2) JioCinema: 50 free votes per day, (3) Missed Call: typically 10 votes per number per day, (4) SMS: limits vary per episode as announced on Star Maa. Using both Hotstar and JioCinema gives you 100 total free votes daily.

All missed call voting numbers for each contestant are listed on our Voting Numbers page and are updated within 15 minutes of Star Maa announcements. Numbers are typically announced during the Monday nomination episode. Bookmark our page and join our Telegram channel for instant alerts when new numbers are released.

Nagarjuna Akkineni returns as the host for Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 — his 6th season as host. Nagarjuna has hosted every season since Season 5 (2018) and is known for his balanced, empathetic yet authoritative style. Season 10 introduces a new segment called "Agnipariksha Round" where he puts feuding contestants in a verbal face-off.

To vote via Hotstar: (1) Open the Disney+ Hotstar app on your smartphone, (2) Search for "Bigg Boss Telugu 10" in the search bar, (3) Tap on the show page, (4) Look for the Vote button during voting hours (Mon-Thu), (5) Select your favorite contestant, (6) Confirm your vote. Each Hotstar account gets 50 free votes per day.

JioCinema voting works exactly like Hotstar: (1) Open JioCinema app, (2) Find Bigg Boss Telugu 10, (3) Tap Vote during the voting window, (4) Choose your contestant, (5) Submit. You get 50 free votes per day on JioCinema. Since Hotstar and JioCinema are separate platforms, you can vote on BOTH for 100 total free votes daily per person.

Missed call voting is the simplest method: (1) The show announces a unique toll-free number for each contestant, (2) You call that number from your registered mobile phone, (3) Let it ring for 1-2 seconds — do NOT answer or stay connected, (4) Hang up, (5) You receive a confirmation SMS that your vote has been counted. Missed calls are free across all Indian telecom networks.

SMS voting requires you to: (1) Get the contestant-specific code from the show (e.g., BB10 C1 for Contestant 1), (2) Type the code in a new SMS message, (3) Send it to the SMS number displayed on screen during the episode, (4) You will receive a confirmation message. Standard SMS charges apply (₹1-3 per SMS depending on your carrier).

The Bigg Boss Telugu 10 winner takes home ₹50 lakhs (₹5 crore) plus a brand new car. The runner-up receives ₹10 lakhs. This has been the standard prize structure since Season 2. Additionally, contestants receive a weekly stipend during their stay in the house.

Each Monday, contestants go to the confession room one by one and nominate two fellow housemates for eviction. The contestants with the highest nomination votes land in the "danger zone." The audience then votes through the week (Monday-Thursday) to save their favorites. The contestant with the lowest votes is eliminated on Sunday's Weekend episode.

Based on past seasons, Bigg Boss Telugu 10 finale is expected in mid-December 2026. The season typically runs for 105-110 days. The grand finale is usually a 3-hour live event on Star Maa with special performances, contestant reunions, and the winner announcement. Past finale dates: S9 (Dec 21, 2025), S8 (Dec 22, 2024), S7 (Dec 24, 2023).

YES! For the first time in several seasons, Bigg Boss Telugu 10 — Agnipariksha is accepting applications from common people through auditions. Apply online at bbtelugu.jiostar.com. The audition process includes video submission, telephonic interview, and in-person screening. Selected common people will join celebrity contestants in the house. Visit our Audition page for complete details.

YES — multiple fake domains have been detected targeting Bigg Boss Telugu fans. These sites ask for UPI payments, OTP codes, and personal data like Aadhaar and bank details. Official voting is ALWAYS FREE. Never pay to vote. Trusted fake domains include bbs10vote.com, bbtelugu10-vote.com, and bb10result.com. Report suspicious sites to report@biggbosstelugu10vote.com.

Bigg Boss Telugu 10 airs on Star Maa (available across India on cable TV and DTH). The show streams live on Disney+ Hotstar (subscription required). Episode timings: Monday-Friday at 9:30 PM IST, Saturday-Sunday (Weekend episodes with Nagarjuna) at 9:00 PM IST. Repeat telecasts air the next morning on Star Maa.

To maximize your votes: (1) Use both Hotstar (50 votes) AND JioCinema (50 votes) daily = 100 votes total, (2) Get family members to vote from their phones, (3) Join Telegram voting groups for coordinated mass voting, (4) Vote early in the week (Monday-Tuesday) when competition is lower, (5) Focus all votes on ONE contestant if they are in danger of elimination.

Nagarjuna Akkineni has been the host of Bigg Boss Telugu since Season 5 (2018). He is known for his balanced hosting style — empathetic with contestants' emotions but firm when calling out unfair behaviour. In Season 10, he introduces a new "Agnipariksha Round" segment for contestant face-offs and uses a tablet to show real-time voting percentages and social media trends during Weekend episodes.