Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 launch date has been officially confirmed, with the new season set to premiere on 6 September 2026. Mohanlal returns as the host of the popular reality show on Asianet, while viewers can also follow the programme online through JioHotstar. Ahead of the Season 8 launch, the Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha commoner selection process is already underway.
This time, the journey to the Bigg Boss house has started much earlier for commoner contestants. Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha began with 40 participants competing for an opportunity to become part of the main season.
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 Launch Date and Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Show | Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 |
| Launch Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Host | Mohanlal |
| TV Channel | Asianet |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Commoner Selection Show | Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha |
| Agnipareeksha Judges | Akhil Marar, Riyas Salim, Renjini Haridas |
| Agnipareeksha Host | Renesha Rehman |
| Initial Commoner Contestants | 40 |
| Season 8 Tagline | Winning is not enough, you have to keep winning |
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 Starts on 6 September
The wait for the new season will end on 6 September, when Mohanlal returns with Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8.
The new season will introduce another group of contestants to the Bigg Boss house, along with selected commoners emerging from the ongoing Agnipareeksha process.
Further details about the complete Season 8 contestant line-up and other launch-day information are expected as the premiere approaches.
Mohanlal Returns as Bigg Boss Malayalam Host
Mohanlal will once again be at the centre of the Malayalam edition as its host.
The latest promotional campaign has already introduced a new strategic theme for Season 8, with Mohanlal appearing in a Chanakya-inspired avatar.
The tagline “Winning is not enough, you have to keep winning” suggests that contestants will need to continuously adapt, survive and succeed throughout their stay rather than depending on individual victories.
Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha Before Season 8
Before the main season begins, Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha is providing commoners with an opportunity to earn their place in the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 house.
The selection process started with 40 contestants from different professional and personal backgrounds.
Akhil Marar, Riyas Salim and Renjini Haridas are judging the contestants, with Renesha Rehman hosting the selection programme.
Agnipareeksha is currently streaming on JioHotstar along with its Asianet telecast.
Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha Timing
| Day | Asianet Telecast |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 10:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | 9:00 PM |
| Monday to Friday Repeat | 10:30 AM |
| Saturday and Sunday Repeat | 1:00 PM |
Commoner Contestants and Eliminations
Kerala TV is following the commoner selection journey with Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 contestant profiles, including information about participants appearing in Agnipareeksha.
As the competition progresses, contestants are also being eliminated from the selection process. Kerala TV is updating the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 eliminations separately, along with details about contestants leaving Agnipareeksha.
The most important stage will be the final selection, when viewers learn which commoners have successfully earned places in the main Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 house.
New Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 Promo
Ahead of the September launch, a new cinematic promo featuring Mohanlal has also been released.
The three-minute concept places Mohanlal in a gangster-themed situation and introduces four Chanakya strategies — Sama, Dana, Bheda and Danda.
The promo also hints at democracy, majority decisions and consequences for choices made by contestants inside the house.
With Agnipareeksha already introducing viewers to potential contestants, the countdown is now on for the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 launch on 6 September 2026.
Stay tuned to Kerala TV for Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 contestants, selected commoners, eliminations, launch updates and telecast details.
