{
  "id": 5871732,
  "title": "Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 Contestants List: Rahul Easwar, Suchitra rumoured to join Mohanlal’s show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/bigg-boss-malayalam-season-8-contestants-list-rahul-easwar-suchitra",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T00:36:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/bigg-boss-malayalam-season-8-contestants-list-rahul-easwar-suchitra-mohanlal-show-10863329/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 is set to premiere on September 6, with superstar Mohanlal returning as the host for the eighth consecutive time. Ten months after the conclusion of the last season, the show's official announcement will unveil the names of the contestants. Rumors suggest that two controversial figures will join the house this time. Radio jockey-turned-playback singer Suchitra, known for her controversial \"Suchileaks\" campaign and outspoken remarks about Tamil cinema celebrities, is rumored to be among the contestants. She previously participated in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, under Kamal Haasan's hosting. Additionally, right-wing political commentator Rahul Easwar, who participated in the Malayalam adaptation of Big Brother, is also speculated to enter the house. Other rumored contestants include singer-composer Sreenath Sivasankaran, social media personality and activist Sreelakshmi Arackal, and content creators Vighnesh Venu, also known as Wikky Thug, and Sanoom Lepcha. The show will also feature a pre-show, Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha, to select ordinary people for the main competition, inspired by the Telugu version's spin-off. Renesha Rahiman, former contestants Ranjini Haridas, Riyas Salim, and Akhil Marar will serve as judges for Agnipareeksha. The opening ceremony of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 will commence at 7 pm on September 6, alongside other Bigg Boss seasons airing that evening.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 premieres on September 6",
    "Suchitra and Rahul Easwar rumored to join contestants",
    "Pre-show Bigg Boss Agnipareeksha to select ordinary participants"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The inclusion of controversial figures like Suchitra and Rahul Easwar in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 may spark heated discussions and conflicts in the house, potentially altering the show's dynamics.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}