Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 premiered on 24 June 2018 on Asianet, introducing Malayalam television viewers to the internationally acclaimed reality show format. Hosted by Mohanlal, the inaugural season featured 16 celebrity contestants living together inside the Bigg Boss house while competing in various weekly tasks over a 100-day journey.
The show quickly became one of Asianet’s highest-profile entertainment programs, attracting millions of viewers through its daily telecast and weekend episodes hosted by Mohanlal.
📋 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 Telecast Details
| 📺 Category | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Show | Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 |
| Channel | Asianet |
| Host | Mohanlal |
| Launch Date | 24 June 2018 |
| Weekday Timing | Monday to Friday – 9:30 PM |
| Weekend Timing | Saturday & Sunday – 9:00 PM |
| Streaming (Current) | JioHotstar |
🎭 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 Contestants
The inaugural season featured celebrities from cinema, television, music, modelling, social media, and public life.
👥 Original Housemates
Shweta Menon (Film Actress), Deepan Murali (TV Actor), Sreelakshmi Sreekumar (Film Actress), Srinish Aravind (TV Actor), Hima Shankar (Film Actress), Aristo Suresh (Singer, Film Actor), Diya Sana (Social Activist), Anoop Chandran (Film Actor), Aditi Rai (Film Actress), Basheer Bashi (Internet Celebrity), Manoj K. Verma (Businessman), Pearle Maaney (TV Host), David John (Model), Sabumon Abdusamad (Film Actor), Archana Suseelan (TV Actress), Ranjini Haridas (TV Host) are the contestants
Together, these contestants delivered one of the most memorable debut seasons in Malayalam reality television.
🏠 Inside the Bigg Boss House
Bigg Boss Malayalam follows the internationally successful Big Brother format.
Contestants live together inside a specially designed house where they remain completely isolated from the outside world.
🔒 House Rules
- 📱 No Mobile Phones
- 🌐 No Internet Access
- 📺 No Television
- 📰 No Newspapers
- 📹 60 Robotic and Manned Cameras
- 🏆 Weekly Tasks and Eliminations
- ⏳ Approximately 100 Days Inside the House
Every conversation, challenge, and emotional moment contributes to the contestants’ journey throughout the season.
⏰ Telecast Schedule
Asianet aired the program with separate timings for weekdays and weekends.
| 📅 Day | 🕘 Time |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 PM |
Weekend episodes hosted by Mohanlal became one of the biggest attractions of the season as contestants reviewed their performances and faced eliminations.
📱 Streaming and Online Viewing
When Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 premiered, viewers could stream episodes through Hotstar after the television telecast.
Today, the franchise streams exclusively on JioHotstar, offering:
- 🎥 Daily Episodes
- 🔴 24×7 Live Streaming
- 📱 Exclusive Digital Content
- 📺 Catch-up Episodes
🗳️ Official Online Voting
Audience participation has become an important part of the Bigg Boss experience.
Currently, JioHotstar serves as the official online voting platform for Bigg Boss Malayalam, allowing viewers to support their favourite contestants throughout the season.
🔥 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 Introduces Agnipareeksha
The franchise has evolved significantly since its debut in 2018.
One of the biggest additions to Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 is Agnipareeksha, a dedicated Commoner Selection module that begins before the main season.
📅 Season 8 Highlights
| 🔥 Feature | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Agnipareeksha Starts | 15 August 2026 |
| Purpose | Commoner Selection |
| Main Season Host | Mohanlal |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (24×7) |
| Official Voting | JioHotstar |
Inspired by the Telugu format, Agnipareeksha gives aspiring common participants an opportunity to compete for a place in the Bigg Boss Malayalam house before the main season begins.
🌟 The Beginning of a Successful Franchise
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 introduced a completely new style of entertainment to Malayalam television. The combination of celebrity contestants, Mohanlal’s hosting, engaging tasks, and audience participation helped establish the show as one of Asianet’s flagship reality programs.
Over the years, the franchise has continued to evolve with improved production quality, digital integration, and new formats while maintaining the excitement that began with the very first season.
📝 Editorial Note: This article was originally published during Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 in 2018, when Hotstar was the official streaming platform. It has been updated with the latest information, including JioHotstar streaming, official online voting, and Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 Agnipareeksha, while preserving the original telecast schedule and historical context.
