In Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, Thanuja, Kalyan, and Emanuel have emerged as the top contenders for the title, based on unofficial voting trends, social media buzz, and poll reports. Until recently, Thanuja was leading, with a clear edge over Kalyan, while Emanuel remained safe from nominations, keeping his position stable.

However, the last weekend episode has significantly affected Thanuja’s standing. She accused fellow contestant Pavan of inappropriate behavior during a task, claiming he touched her wrongly. But the incident didn’t sit well with viewers, many of whom felt she overreacted, as Pavan was seen merely touching her shoulder as part of the task.

Adding to the backlash, Thanuja repeatedly stated that she wasn’t receiving support from her housemates. This upset viewers, especially since several contestants, such as Bharani, Emanuel, Kalyan, Rithu, Madhuri, and others, had supported her on multiple occasions. Notably, Kalyan played a key role in helping her become the captain last week, yet she still told host Nagarjuna that she did not get support from anyone.

This behavior has disappointed even some of her fans, and public sentiment appears to be shifting in favor of Kalyan, whose chances of winning the title are now improving. Thanuja was once seen as the clear favorite to win the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 with her strong voting, but her recent actions have put her title hopes in doubt, and Kalyan is now gaining ground.

As for Emanuel, his true popularity remains uncertain. Since he hasn’t been nominated since the first week, it’s hard to gauge the strength of his vote bank. His impact will only be clear if he faces nominations again.