The Bigg Boss Malayalam Agnipareeksha commoner selection process has reached an important stage, with 12 contestants remaining in the race for an opportunity to enter Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8. Viewers can support their favourite contestants through voting on JioHotstar.
Asianet has also introduced the 12 remaining contestants through individual profile posters highlighting their personalities along with a Strength and Risk for each participant.
The main Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 starts on September 6, 2026, making the current phase of Agnipareeksha particularly important for contestants hoping to progress to the main show.
Bigg Boss Malayalam Agnipareeksha – 12 Contestants
| Contestant | Profession | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Pooja Sharath | Housewife | The Emotional One |
| Shibina | Model | The Confident One |
| Eldho George | Teacher, Politician | The Spotlight Guy |
| Shijin S | Dance Coach | The Quiet One |
| Afiyanaz AN | Corporate Manager | The Calm One |
| Loletta Loryne Rodrigues | Student | Cute Assassin |
| Rakesh Jacob | Carpenter | The Entertainer |
| Shamon Shajahan | Ambulance Driver | The Hard Worker |
| Shiju Lal | Labourer | The Livewire |
| Shyam Shaji | Former Accountant | The Calm Observer |
| Sona Alex | Influencer | The Talker |
| Tashi Raj | Digital Strategist | The Planner |
Bigg Boss Malayalam Agnipareeksha Voting on JioHotstar
Voting is an important part of the current Agnipareeksha selection process. The official contestant posters released by Asianet carry the message “Vote Now on JioHotstar”, asking viewers to support the contestants they want to see progress further.
Viewers should use the voting option available through JioHotstar and follow the instructions displayed there.
The number of votes permitted per user and the exact voting closing time should be checked directly on the current JioHotstar voting page, as these conditions can depend on the active voting round. We are therefore not listing an unverified daily vote limit or deadline here.
Pooja Sharath – The Emotional One
Pooja Sharath is a housewife and one of the 12 remaining Agnipareeksha contestants. Asianet describes her as “The Emotional One.”
Strength: Sensitive and doesn’t hide what she feels.
Risk: Feelings can sometimes get the better of her.
Her profile suggests that openly expressing emotions is one of her defining characteristics. Whether that emotional openness helps her connect with viewers and progress further will be decided as the competition continues.
Shibina – The Confident One
Model Shibina has been introduced as “The Confident One.”
Strength: Confident and knows how to make her presence felt.
Risk: Sometimes she can talk a little too much about herself.
Confidence and visibility can be useful qualities in a reality show, while the profile also identifies an area that could become challenging for her.
Eldho George – The Spotlight Guy
Teacher and politician Eldho George is described by Asianet as “The Spotlight Guy.”
Strength: Confident and loves being noticed.
Risk: Sometimes it can feel like everything is about him.
His profile presents confidence and the ability to attract attention as his major strength while also highlighting the possible downside of remaining too focused on the spotlight.
Shijin S – The Quiet One
Dance coach Shijin S is “The Quiet One” among the remaining contestants.
Strength: Quiet and keeps a lot of things to himself.
Risk: Doesn’t always say what he really feels.
In a competition built around personalities and interaction, it will be interesting to see whether his quieter approach becomes an advantage or a challenge.
Afiyanaz AN – The Calm One
Corporate Manager Afiyanaz AN has been presented as “The Calm One.”
Strength: Calm, bold and firm about what she believes.
Risk: Her quieter nature can sometimes make her less noticeable.
Her profile combines calmness with firmness, while identifying visibility among stronger or louder personalities as a possible challenge.
Loletta Loryne Rodrigues – Cute Assassin
Student Loletta Loryne Rodrigues gets one of the most distinctive profile descriptions among the contestants — “Cute Assassin.”
Strength: Cute, cheerful and naturally likeable.
Risk: People may underestimate her.
The description suggests that her friendly personality could help her connect with others, while being underestimated could potentially become an interesting factor in the competition.
Rakesh Jacob – The Entertainer
Carpenter Rakesh Jacob is introduced as “The Entertainer.”
Strength: Fun, energetic and always ready to entertain.
Risk: Sometimes his energy can be a little too much.
Entertainment and energy can help a contestant stand out, but his official profile also suggests that maintaining the right balance could be important.
Shamon Shajahan – The Hard Worker
Ambulance Driver Shamon Shajahan is described as “The Hard Worker.”
Strength: Hardworking and gives his best every time.
Risk: Needs to show more of his personality too.
His determination is presented as the major positive, while revealing more of his personality could become important as Agnipareeksha moves towards its final stages.
Shiju Lal – The Livewire
Labourer Shiju Lal has been given the profile “The Livewire.”
Strength: Active, enthusiastic and always involved.
Risk: Needs to stand out beyond just being energetic.
Being involved and energetic gives Shiju Lal visibility, but the profile indicates that establishing a distinctive personality beyond his energy could be important.
Shyam Shaji – The Calm Observer
Former Accountant Shyam Shaji is introduced as “The Calm Observer.”
Strength: Calm, clear and thoughtful.
Risk: Can get overshadowed by louder personalities.
His calm and thoughtful nature could offer a contrast to more outspoken contestants. At the same time, his profile identifies the possibility of being overshadowed as his main risk.
Sona Alex – The Talker
Influencer Sona Alex is described simply as “The Talker.”
Strength: Expressive and easy to notice.
Risk: Sometimes she just doesn’t stop talking.
Her expressive personality makes her easy to notice, while the same quality could become a challenge if it becomes excessive.
Tashi Raj – The Planner
Digital Strategist Tashi Raj is “The Planner.”
Strength: Likes to think before he makes a move.
Risk: Sometimes he can think too much instead of acting.
His profile suggests a more calculated approach to situations, with overthinking identified as the possible downside.
Who Will Reach Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8?
Pooja Sharath, Shibina, Eldho George, Shijin S, Afiyanaz AN, Loletta Loryne Rodrigues, Rakesh Jacob, Shamon Shajahan, Shiju Lal, Shyam Shaji, Sona Alex and Tashi Raj are the 12 contestants currently fighting to move forward from Bigg Boss Malayalam Agnipareeksha.
The Strength and Risk descriptions released by Asianet provide an interesting snapshot of how each contestant is being presented at this stage. However, they do not confirm who will ultimately enter the main Bigg Boss house.
With Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 beginning on September 6, 2026, attention now turns to the final phase of Agnipareeksha and the audience response through JioHotstar voting.
Stay tuned to Kerala TV for Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 contestant updates, Agnipareeksha results, selection news and the latest developments from the show.
