One of the biggest highlights of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 was the introduction of a commoner contestant, giving an ordinary member of the public the opportunity to enter Kerala’s biggest reality show alongside celebrities. Hosted by Mohanlal, the fifth season continued the successful journey of the franchise on Asianet, featuring contestants from various walks of life, exciting tasks, and 24×7 live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
At the time of the announcement, the channel had not revealed the contestant list, launch date, or telecast schedule, but confirmed that a member of the general public would join the Bigg Boss house through a special selection process.
📋 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 Overview
| 📌 Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 📺 Show | Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 |
| 🎤 Host | Mohanlal |
| 📡 Channel | Asianet, Asianet HD, Asianet Middle East |
| 📱 OTT Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar |
| ⭐ Special Feature | Commoner Entry |
| 📞 Selection Partner | Bharti Airtel |
👥 Commoner Entry Through Airtel
For the first time in the Malayalam edition, Asianet introduced a commoner entry, allowing viewers to become contestants in the Bigg Boss house.
The selection process was conducted in association with Bharti Airtel, the title sponsor of Season 5. Interested Airtel users could register through the official missed call campaign announced by the channel.
Missed Call Number (Campaign Period)
📞 96339 96339 (Available for Airtel users during the contestant selection campaign.)
The initiative brought audiences even closer to the show by giving ordinary viewers an opportunity to compete alongside well-known personalities.
📱 Streaming and Online Voting
Along with its television telecast, Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 offered:
- 📺 24×7 Live Streaming
- 🗳️ Official Online Voting
- 🎬 Full Episodes
- 📹 Exclusive Clips
All digital content was made available through the Disney+ Hotstar application.
🌟 About Bigg Boss Malayalam
Bigg Boss Malayalam has become one of the most successful Malayalam television reality shows since its debut in 2018.
🏆 Season 1
- Winner: Sabumon Abdusamad
- First Runner-up: Pearle Maaney
- Premiere: 24 June 2018
- Finale: 30 September 2018
The inaugural season received excellent audience response and became one of Asianet’s highest-rated reality programmes.
🦠 Season 2
The second season was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and could not conclude as originally planned.
👑 Season 3
- Winner: Manikuttan
- Runner-up: Sai Vishnu
Despite pandemic-related interruptions, the season successfully concluded with strong audience support.
🏆 Season 4
- Winner: Dilsha Prasannan
- Runner-up: Muhammed Diligent Blesslee
Season 4 became another major success for the franchise and recorded impressive television ratings.
🔥 Bigg Boss Malayalam Continues with New Seasons
Following the success of Season 5, the franchise has continued to evolve.
Asianet is now preparing to launch Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, with Mohanlal returning as host once again. Ahead of the main season, the channel introduced Bigg Boss Malayalam Agni Pareeksha, a special reality programme designed to identify and shortlist commoner contestants for Season 8.
The audition process has concluded, and shortlisted participants are currently progressing through the final selection rounds before entering the Bigg Boss house.
The introduction of Agni Pareeksha further expands opportunities for ordinary viewers to become part of one of Malayalam television’s biggest reality shows.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📺 Who hosted Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5?
Mohanlal returned as the host for the fifth consecutive season.
👥 Did Season 5 include a commoner contestant?
Yes. For the first time, a commoner contestant was selected through a special campaign conducted in association with Bharti Airtel.
📱 Where was Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 streamed online?
The show was available through Disney+ Hotstar, including 24×7 live streaming, full episodes, and online voting.
🎬 What is Bigg Boss Malayalam Agni Pareeksha?
Bigg Boss Malayalam Agni Pareeksha is the special selection programme introduced ahead of Season 8, giving shortlisted commoner contestants a chance to compete for entry into the Bigg Boss house.
