Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 officially began with a grand launch ceremony hosted by Mohanlal, introducing 18 contestants from diverse backgrounds, including actors, singers, influencers, entrepreneurs, and a commoner selected through a public campaign. The season also marked the return of 24×7 live streaming through Disney+ Hotstar, allowing viewers to follow every moment inside the Bigg Boss house.
Reneesha Rahiman became the first contestant to enter the stage, while Gopika, the commoner contestant selected from the public, completed the original lineup of Season 5. The contestant profiles below are based on the information available during the show’s launch.
📋 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 Contestants
| 👤 Contestant | 📝 Profile |
|---|---|
| Reneesha Rahiman | Television actress best known for playing Swathi in Seetha Kalyanam. |
| Rinosh George | Singer-songwriter, rapper and actor. |
| Cerena Ann Johnson | Model and Miss Queen Kerala 2022 winner. |
| Sobha Viswanath | Entrepreneur, child activist and fashion designer. |
| Sagar Surya | Popular television and film actor known for Thatteem Mutteem, Kuruthi and Jo and Jo. |
| Vishnu Joshi | Fitness trainer, model and aspiring actor. |
| Angeline Mariya | Actress and the youngest contestant of the season. |
| Sreedevi Menon (Devu) | Social media influencer and travel vlogger, popularly known as “Viber Good Devu”. |
| Junaiz VP | YouTuber, content creator and social media influencer. |
| Akhil Marar | Film director known for Oru Thathvika Avalokanam. |
| Anjuz Rosh | Television actress and VJ. |
| Maneesha K. S. | Actress, singer and dubbing artist. |
| Aniyan Midhun | Wushu champion and celebrity trainer. |
| Nadira Mehrin | Journalist, actress and transgender rights representative. |
| Aiswarya Suresh (Lachu) | Actress and dancer known for Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam. |
| Shiju Abdul Rasheed | Popular Malayalam television and film actor. |
| Sruthi Lakshmi | Actress known for her work in Malayalam films and television since childhood. |
| Gopika Gopi | Courier agency employee and the commoner contestant selected through the public campaign. |
🎥 Live Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
Like the previous season, Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 was streamed live 24×7 on Disney+ Hotstar. In addition to the television broadcast on Asianet, subscribers could watch:
- 📺 Live coverage from the Bigg Boss house
- 🎬 Full episodes
- 📹 Unseen moments
- ⭐ Exclusive clips and highlights
- 🗳️ Official online voting
📺 Television Broadcast
Regular episodes were telecast on:
- 📡 Asianet
- 📡 Asianet HD
- 📡 Asianet Middle East
Telecast Schedule
- 🕤 Monday to Friday – 9:30 PM
- 🕘 Saturday & Sunday – 9:00 PM
🔄 Wild Card Entrants
During the course of the season, three wildcard contestants entered the Bigg Boss house:
- ⭐ Hanan Hameed
- ⭐ Omar Lulu
- ⭐ Anu Joseph
Their arrival brought new dynamics, alliances, and challenges to the competition.
🏆 Season 5 Legacy
The fifth season went on to become one of the most talked-about editions of Bigg Boss Malayalam, introducing the franchise’s first commoner contestant while continuing Mohanlal’s successful run as host. The popularity of the public participation concept later inspired the launch of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8: Agni Pareeksha, a dedicated selection programme designed to identify commoner contestants before they enter the main Bigg Boss house.
