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JioStar to Launch Six Bigg Boss Editions in September 2026
JioStar is planning to launch six different versions of the popular reality show Bigg Boss all at the same time in September 2026.
Each version will be in a different language and hosted by a famous personality.
Salman Khan will host the Hindi version, Vijay Sethupathi the Tamil version, Nagarjuna the Telugu version, Kichcha Sudeepa the Kannada version, Mohanlal the Malayalam version, and Sourav Ganguly the Bangla version.
The show has been very popular, with over 500 million viewers in 2025.
There are also rumors about which celebrities might join the show, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
Some people are excited about the launch, while others think it might be too much at once.
JioStar plans to launch six Bigg Boss editions simultaneously in September 2026.
Each edition will be hosted by a famous personality in different languages.
Bigg Boss reached over 500 million viewers in 2025 with a 47% increase in engagement.
Speculated contestants include social media stars and other celebrities.
Fans are excited, while critics worry about the quality and engagement of the simultaneous launch.
- Who
- JioStar, Salman Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa, Mohanlal, Sourav Ganguly
- What
- Launch of six Bigg Boss editions simultaneously
- Where
- India, across multiple languages and regions
- When
- September 2026
- Why
- To take the Bigg Boss franchise to new heights and increase viewership and engagement
Fans and Industry Experts
Critics and Analysts
Simultaneous Launch
Fans and Industry Experts
Fans and industry experts are excited about the simultaneous launch, expecting increased viewership and cultural impact.
Critics and Analysts
Critics argue that launching six editions at once may dilute the show's quality and audience engagement.
Key facts
- Launch Date
- September 2026
- Hosts
- Salman Khan (Hindi), Vijay Sethupathi (Tamil), Nagarjuna (Telugu), Kichcha Sudeepa (Kannada), Mohanlal (Malayalam), Sourav Ganguly (Bangla)
- Viewership in 2025
- Over 500 million viewers
- Viewing Minutes in 2025
- More than 438 billion minutes
- Engagement Growth
- 47% year-on-year jump
- Speculated Contestants
- Faisal Shaikh, Ridhima Gupta, Anjali Arora, Jannat Zubair, Uorfi Javed, Arbaz Patel, Bhagirath Bhatt, Bhavya Singh, Ruru Thakur, Tushar Karwar
Timeline
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JioStar to launch six simultaneous Bigg Boss editions in Sept '26.
Quotes
Mahesh Shetty, Head of Entertainment Sales (TV), JioStar
Head of Entertainment Sales (TV) at JioStar
“"This festive season marks our biggest milestone yet as six editions come together across languages, making it the biggest‑ever celebration of the show. The enduring strength of Bigg Boss lies in its ability to drive sustained audience participation and create shared cultural moments that translate into measurable business outcomes for brands."”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
JioStar to launch six editions of ‘Bigg Boss’ across India this festive season - Telegraph India
Bigg Boss unveils star-studded host lineup with Salman Khan, Mohanlal and more
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