Nagarjuna Akkineni, a household name in Telugu cinema, has been the face of Bigg Boss Telugu since its third season.
His charismatic and composed hosting style has earned him widespread popularity, following his earlier success as the host of the Telugu version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire — Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu.
Currently, in the eighth season of Bigg Boss Telugu, Nagarjuna’s hosting has generally been well-received. However, some recent events have sparked conversations about potential bias.
This season, Nagarjuna appears to have taken a more assertive stance early on, directly addressing the behaviors and strategies of the housemates.
With the show only in its third week, his no-nonsense approach has already struck a chord with many viewers, though it has also led to mixed reactions from fans.
In one of the recent episodes, Nagarjuna called out contestant Yashmi Gowda for her conduct during a task involving fellow housemates Manikanta and Seetha.
Yashmi, who held the position of Sanchalak (supervisor), seemed to distance herself from taking responsibility, but Nagarjuna didn’t hold back. He highlighted her actions by showing video footage, leaving little room for her to justify her stance.
Along with Yashmi, Soniya’s performance was also under scrutiny. Nagarjuna shared viewer feedback about Soniya’s relatively passive gameplay and commented on her harsh remarks about fellow contestant Vishnupriya.
Despite these direct confrontations, some viewers believe Nagarjuna is being overly lenient with Yashmi, who is a well-known TV serial actress. His decision to ask Manikanta to tone down his criticisms of Yashmi raised questions about whether he is treating her with undue softness compared to others.
This perceived favoritism has stirred up discussions among the fanbase, with many wondering if TV actors receive gentler treatment on the show.
With eight contestants already nominated for eviction in the third week, tensions are rising in the Bigg Boss house.
As the competition progresses, it remains to be seen how Nagarjuna’s hosting will continue to influence the dynamics inside the house. Fans are eagerly watching and voicing their opinions as the drama unfolds on Star MAA every day.
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