One of the biggest highlights of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 was the introduction of a commoner contestant, giving an ordinary viewer the opportunity to enter the Bigg Boss house alongside celebrities. Hosted by Mohanlal, the popular reality show announced a special entry campaign in association with Bharti Airtel, allowing eligible Airtel mobile subscribers to participate in the selection process.
Asianet promoted the campaign through its on-air promos, while Airtel launched a dedicated missed-call registration process for interested participants.
📋 Commoner Entry Campaign Overview
| 📌 Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 📺 Show | Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 |
| 🎤 Host | Mohanlal |
| 📡 Channel | Asianet |
| 📱 Registration Partner | Bharti Airtel |
| 📞 Missed Call Number | 96339 96339 (Campaign Period) |
| ⭐ Entry Type | Commoner Contestant Selection |
📞 How the Registration Worked
To participate in the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 Commoner Contest, eligible Airtel mobile users had to:
- 📞 Give a missed call to 96339 96339
- 📩 Receive an SMS containing the official questionnaire
- ✍️ Answer the questions through the provided link
- ✅ Complete the eligibility requirements to enter the selection process
Participants who successfully completed the process were considered for subsequent selection rounds.
Boss House with Airtel
👥 Who Was Eligible?
The campaign was open only to Airtel Mobile subscribers meeting the specified eligibility criteria announced during the promotion.
Eligible users included:
- 📱 Airtel Prepaid customers with eligible recharge plans
- 📱 Airtel Postpaid subscribers on qualifying plans
- ⭐ Airtel Black customers with eligible mobile connections
The following services were not eligible for participation:
- ❌ Airtel Digital TV (DTH)
- ❌ Airtel Xstream Broadband connections
- ❌ Non-mobile Airtel services
Non-Airtel mobile users also had the option to switch their existing mobile number to Airtel before registering, as per the campaign guidelines.
📝 Registration Steps
The participation process was simple:
- 📞 Give a missed call to 96339 96339
- 📩 Receive the SMS link
- ✍️ Answer the official questionnaire
- ✅ Meet the eligibility requirements
- 🎯 Wait for shortlisting to the next selection stage
The final commoner contestant was selected after multiple screening and audition rounds.
🎬 A New Chapter for Bigg Boss Malayalam
Season 5 became the first Malayalam edition of Bigg Boss to actively invite members of the general public into the competition.
The introduction of a commoner contestant added a fresh dynamic to the show, allowing viewers to relate more closely to the participants while competing alongside celebrities from various fields.
Combined with Mohanlal’s hosting and 24×7 live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, the season became another successful chapter in the franchise.
🔥 Season 8 Takes the Commoner Concept Even Further
The commoner concept introduced in Season 5 has now evolved further with Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8.
Ahead of the new season, Asianet launched Bigg Boss Malayalam Agni Pareeksha, a dedicated reality programme focused entirely on selecting commoner contestants. Instead of a simple registration campaign, shortlisted participants now undergo multiple tasks, evaluations, and screening rounds before earning a place inside the Bigg Boss house.
Agni Pareeksha represents the next stage in the franchise’s effort to bring ordinary viewers closer to one of Malayalam television’s biggest reality shows.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📞 What was the missed call number for the Season 5 commoner campaign?
During the official registration campaign, interested participants could register by giving a missed call to 96339 96339.
👥 Who could participate?
The campaign was open to eligible Airtel mobile subscribers who fulfilled the conditions announced by the organizers during the registration period.
📺 Is the Season 5 registration still open?
No. The campaign was conducted exclusively for Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 and is no longer active.
🔥 How are commoner contestants selected now?
For Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, Asianet introduced Bigg Boss Malayalam Agni Pareeksha, a dedicated selection programme where shortlisted commoner contestants compete for a place in the main Bigg Boss house.
