The Day 91 episode of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 kicked off on a playful note with the show’s host Nagarjuna revisiting the viral “Math Task,” showing the clip of Ritu struggling with basic arithmetic inside the house, a moment that triggered uproarious laughter among the contestants. This set a fun and energetic tone for the episode.
The fun continued as Nagarjuna divided contestants into two teams, led by Bharani and Thanuja, for a “movie-guessing” task: contestants had to identify two films blended into a single video clip. The correct guesses and ensuing reactions, especially Suman Shetty’s over-the-top celebratory dance, had everyone in splits.
The mood turned even more chaotic and humorous during a punishment-based “ball-in-glass” game. In this round:
- Sanjana ended up drinking her own bitter shots.
- Bharani was forced to stand on one leg.
- Immanuel assigned Ritu to sport a fake moustache for the rest of the episode.
- Thanuja applied lipstick on Immanuel – leading to a memorable “Meesala Pilla” dance; with Immanuel sporting lipstick and Ritu the moustache, the housemates went all-out in fun and antics.
Finally, a “How well do you know your housemates” perception test followed, where contestants had to guess who made which comment about whom. Most failed repeatedly, prompting Nagarjuna to conclude that none of them truly understood each other.
All in all, Day 91 delivered on laughter, light tasks, and camaraderie, but the episode ended on a far more serious, emotional note than anyone anticipated.
From laughter to tears: Ritu’s surprising eviction
After a series of safety rounds, the bottom two contestants were revealed: Sanjana and Ritu. While many believed Sanjana was at risk, Ritu appeared confident about surviving yet again. What followed was a shocking twist: Nagarjuna announced that Ritu was to be evicted. The house and likely many viewers – was left stunned.
Ritu, who had recently shown signs of gameplay improvement, broke down in visible distress. She voiced disbelief, asking aloud, “Why did Bigg Boss eliminate me? I still have to stay… why are you sending me away?”
Behind the scenes, insiders speculate that several factors contributed to her eviction: her history of emotional overreactions, occasional unnecessary drama inside the house, and a controversial ring-hiding incident during the recent “Ticket to Finale” task, the same event that stirred significant controversy in previous episodes.
Before her exit, Ritu took a moment on stage to rank the remaining housemates, a candid farewell that revealed her sentiments and the alliances she felt closest to. She placed Pavan (also known as “Demon Pavan”) at number one; she ranked Immanuel, Thanuja, and Kalyan next, followed by Sanjana, Suman, and Bharani. She apologized to Sanjana and asked her fellow contestants to look after Pavan in her absence.
As a final moment, on stage with Nagarjuna, Ritu hugged him and cracked a tentative joke, “Sir … I thought I’d get eliminated many times just for this hug!” prompting a light laugh from the host. She then admitted that many nights she had prayed to be in the top 5 but nonetheless remained grateful for the journey. The moment turned tearsful as she regained composure, thanked the show, and walked out of the Bigg Boss house for the last time.
What this eviction means for the finale race
With Ritu until now considered by many a strong contender for the finale gone, the dynamics inside the house have shifted dramatically. Her exit removes one unpredictable factor and leaves the final contestants more exposed. It also raises questions: will Pavan’s emotional closeness to Ritu affect his game? Will Ritu’s rankings hint at new alliances or strategies?
As the show races toward its climax, viewers will now be watching carefully to see how the remaining contestants adapt whether with renewed urgency or emotional turmoil.
The Day 92 promo already teases high-stakes “Ticket to Finale” challenges, hinting at an upcoming surge in competition and energy.
By – Sonali