Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 premiered on 24 June 2018 on Asianet, introducing Malayalam television viewers to the first-ever edition of the globally popular reality show. Hosted by Mohanlal, the inaugural season featured celebrities from cinema, television, music, business, modelling, and social activism.

The contestants, popularly known as Housemates, stayed inside the Bigg Boss house for nearly 100 days while competing in challenging tasks, weekly nominations, and eliminations. Their personalities, friendships, rivalries, and performances made the first season a memorable beginning for the franchise.

📋 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 Overview

👥 Original Housemates

No.	👤 Contestant	🎭 Profession	Images	📝 Short Profile
1	Shweta Menon	Film Actress		Nationally acclaimed actress known for films including Paleri Manikyam and Salt N’ Pepper.
2	Deepan Murali	TV Actor		Popular television actor best known for Seetha, Parinayam and other Malayalam serials.
3	Sreelakshmi Sreekumar	Film Actress		Actress and daughter of veteran actor Jagathy Sreekumar.
4	Srinish Aravind	TV Actor		Television actor recognised for serials including Pranayam and Ammuvinte Amma.
5	Hima Shankar	Film Actress		Actress known for appearances in Malayalam films and short films.
6	Aristo Suresh	Singer & Film Actor		Singer of the popular song Muthe Ponne Pinangalle and actor featured in several Malayalam films.
7	Diya Sana	Social Activist		Social activist and one of the most discussed contestants of the season.
8	Anoop Chandran	Film Actor		Malayalam film actor known for supporting and comedy roles.
9	Aditi Rai	Film Actress		Actress recognised for her appearance in Malayalam cinema.
10	Basheer Bashi	Internet Celebrity		Entrepreneur and social media personality who later became widely popular online.
11	Manoj K. Verma	Businessman		Businessman who represented the entrepreneurial community in the inaugural season.
12	Pearle Maaney	TV Host		Television presenter, actress and one of the season’s most popular finalists.
13	David John	Model		Model who entered the Bigg Boss house as one of the original contestants.
14	Sabumon Abdusamad	Film Actor		Actor and television personality who eventually became the winner of Season 1.
15	Archana Suseelan	TV Actress		Popular Malayalam television actress with several successful serials to her credit.
16	Ranjini Haridas	TV Host		Television anchor and media personality known for her energetic presentation style.

🏆 Winner of Season 1

The inaugural season concluded with Sabumon Abdusamad emerging as the winner, while Pearle Maaney finished as the runner-up. Their journeys remain among the most memorable in Bigg Boss Malayalam history.

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📱 Watch Bigg Boss Malayalam Online

When Season 1 premiered in 2018, episodes were available on Hotstar after their television telecast.

Today, the franchise streams on JioHotstar, offering:

• 🎥 Daily Episodes
• 🔴 24×7 Live Streaming
• 🗳️ Official Online Voting
• 📱 Exclusive Digital Content

🔥 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 Introduces Agnipareeksha

For the first time in the franchise, Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 introduces Agnipareeksha, a dedicated Commoner Selection module.

📅 Latest Updates

The selected common participants will earn a place in the main Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 house, making Agnipareeksha one of the biggest format changes since the show’s launch.

📝 Editorial Note: This article was originally published during Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 in 2018. The contestant information has been refreshed, while the story has been updated with the latest details about JioHotstar, Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, and Agnipareeksha. The original contestant images can be retained separately in the existing layout if preferred.