Before the official announcement from Asianet, Kerala TV was among the first entertainment portals to report that the channel was preparing to launch the Malayalam edition of Bigg Boss. Based on reliable industry inputs available at the time, we reported that the show was expected to premiere on 24 June 2018, while clearly mentioning that the date was awaiting official confirmation.

A few weeks later, Asianet officially confirmed the launch along with Mohanlal as the host, validating the information that had earlier appeared on Kerala TV.

📋 Early Report Highlights

📝 Note: Originally published in 2018, this article referred to Hotstar, the streaming platform available at that time. It has now been updated with the latest details about JioHotstar, Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, and Agnipareeksha while preserving the original news context.

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📰 Kerala TV Reported the Launch Date Early

When discussions about a Malayalam version of Bigg Boss first surfaced, there was no official confirmation regarding the launch date, host, or contestants.

Based on industry sources, Kerala TV reported that Asianet was planning to launch Bigg Boss Malayalam on 24 June 2018, while responsibly adding a disclaimer that the information was yet to be confirmed by the broadcaster.

This approach ensured readers were informed about the latest developments without presenting unofficial information as confirmed news.

✅ Official Confirmation Followed

Asianet later announced that:

• 🎭 Mohanlal would host Bigg Boss Malayalam.
• 📅 The show would premiere on 24 June 2018.
• 🏠 The Malayalam edition of the globally successful reality format would make its debut on Asianet.

The official announcement confirmed the launch details that Kerala TV had reported earlier.

🎬 About Bigg Boss Malayalam

Bigg Boss Malayalam is the Malayalam adaptation of the internationally acclaimed Big Brother reality show format developed by Endemol.

The program brings together celebrities from different walks of life, who live inside a specially designed house while participating in weekly tasks, nominations, and eliminations under continuous camera surveillance.

🎙️ Host of Bigg Boss Malayalam

Before the official announcement, there was widespread speculation about who would host the Malayalam edition.

Asianet eventually confirmed Mohanlal as the host, and he has continued to lead every season of Bigg Boss Malayalam since its launch.

👥 Contestants

At the time of our original report, the contestant list had not been officially announced.

Industry discussions suggested that participants would include personalities from:

• 🎬 Cinema
• 📺 Television
• 🎤 Entertainment
• 🎭 Public Life
• 🌟 Social Media

The complete list of housemates was officially revealed during the launch episode.

📱 Streaming Has Evolved

When Bigg Boss Malayalam premiered, digital episodes were available through Hotstar.

Today, viewers can enjoy a much richer digital experience through JioHotstar, including:

🔥 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 Introduces Agnipareeksha

The franchise has continued to evolve over the years, and Season 8 introduces one of its biggest changes yet.

📅 Season 8 Updates

For the first time, aspiring common participants will compete through Bigg Boss Malayalam Agnipareeksha, a dedicated selection module inspired by the successful Telugu format. The selected contestants will then enter the main Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 house.

🚀 From Early Reports to Official Announcements

Since the first reports about Bigg Boss Malayalam in 2018, the franchise has grown into one of Kerala’s biggest television brands.

Kerala TV has continued to cover the journey—from the early launch-date reports and host announcement to contestant updates, winners, streaming information, and the latest developments surrounding Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 and Agnipareeksha.

📝 Editorial Note: This article was originally published before Asianet’s official announcement. The reported launch date of 24 June 2018 was clearly marked as awaiting official confirmation at the time. Following the broadcaster’s announcement, the information was verified and this article has now been updated with the latest developments from Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, including Agnipareeksha, JioHotstar live streaming, and online voting.