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Bigg Boss Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam Seasons to Premiere September 6; Promo Unites Four Hosts

Bigg Boss Tamil 10, Telugu 10, Kannada 13 and Malayalam 8 will premiere simultaneously on September 6, 2026, with a new promo featuring hosts Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa and Mohanlal. The promo shows the stars in a light-hearted food mix-up, celebrating South Indian cultures. Bigg Boss Hindi 20, hosted by Salman Khan, also premieres the same day, while Bigg Boss Bangla 3 begins earlier on August 31.

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Bigg Boss South Editions to Launch Simultaneously on September 6

Bigg Boss fans across South India are in for a treat as the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam editions of the reality franchise will launch their new seasons on September 6, 2026. Ahead of the premiere, JioStar has brought together the four hosts — Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa and Mohanlal — in a special crossover promo.

The promo, released by JioStar, features the four stars sharing the screen in a light-hearted exchange centered on food from their respective states. According to reports, the hosts are seen ordering their traditional favorite dishes but receive mismatched items instead, leading to a fun and unexpected moment. The concept is designed to highlight each host's personality while celebrating South Indian cultures.

Krishnan Kutty, Head of Entertainment (South) at JioStar, said the promo was crafted to showcase the hosts' distinct relationships with their audiences and to honor the cultural diversity of the region.

The promo's tagline reads, "Four superstars. Four houses. One epic moment," with the caption adding, "The wait just got bigger!"

Season Details and Hosts

The upcoming seasons are:

Bigg Boss Tamil 10 — hosted by Vijay Sethupathi
Bigg Boss Telugu 10 — hosted by Nagarjuna
Bigg Boss Kannada 13 — hosted by Kichcha Sudeepa
Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 — hosted by Mohanlal

All four editions will premiere on September 6, 2026. Each season will continue to feature its own contestants, stories and regional identity, airing on respective JioStar television channels and JioHotstar.

Bigg Boss Hindi 20 and Bangla 3

Bigg Boss Hindi 20, hosted by Salman Khan, is also scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026. Recent promotional material for the Hindi edition teases a new twist called "Extra Jeevan Daan."

Meanwhile, Bigg Boss Bangla 3, hosted by Sourav Ganguly, will begin airing daily from August 31 at 9:30 PM on Star Jalsha and JioHotstar.

The simultaneous launch of the regional seasons was first announced by JioStar in July.

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Times Now

Framing: Emphasizes the coming together of four hosts for the regional Bigg Boss seasons. — Promotional and celebratory, focusing on star power and cultural unity.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Bigg Boss Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam editions will premiere on September 6, 2026.
JioStar has released a promotional video featuring hosts Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa and Mohanlal.
Bigg Boss Hindi 20, hosted by Salman Khan, is also scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026.
Bigg Boss 3 Bangla, hosted by Sourav Ganguly, will begin airing daily from August 31 at 9:30 PM on Star Jalsha and JioHotstar.
The promo centers on a light-hearted exchange about food from the four southern states.
Krishnan Kutty, Head of Entertainment (South) at JioStar, commented on the promo.

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The Times of India

Framing: The headline emphasizes the coming together of the four superstar hosts in an epic crossover promo for Bigg Boss Tamil 10 and other regional editions. — Promotional and enthusiastic

as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa and Mohanlal come together in the latest promo
The promo brings together the four hosts in a unique and entertaining setup.
Vijay Sethupathi will lead the Tamil edition, while Nagarjuna will return as the host of Bigg Boss Telugu.
Kichcha Sudeepa will continue as the host of Bigg Boss Kannada, while Mohanlal will return to host Bigg Boss Malayalam.
All four editions are scheduled to premiere on September 6
The makers shared the promo with the tagline, 'Four superstars. Four houses. One epic moment.'
The caption further teased fans with, 'The wait just got bigger!'

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimVijay Sethupathi will host Bigg Boss Tamil 10, Nagarjuna will host Bigg Boss Telugu 10, Kichcha Sudeepa will host Bigg Boss Kannada 13, and Mohanlal will host Bigg Boss Malayalam 8.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC, Times Now as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimBigg Boss Tamil 10, Bigg Boss Telugu 10, Bigg Boss Kannada 13, and Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 will premiere simultaneously on September 6, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC, Times Now as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimBigg Boss Hindi 20, hosted by Salman Khan, is scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Times Now as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimBigg Boss 3 Bangla, hosted by Sourav Ganguly, will begin airing daily from August 31 at 9:30 PM on Star Jalsha and JioHotstar.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimJioStar released a promotional video featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa, and Mohanlal.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe promo features the hosts ordering traditional foods, but receiving mismatched dishes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC
ClaimKrishnan Kutty, Head of Entertainment (South) at JioStar, said the promo was designed to show the hosts' individual personalities while celebrating South Indian cultures.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimThe simultaneous launch of Bigg Boss seasons was announced by JioStar in July.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimSalman Khan is returning to host Bigg Boss Hindi 20.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC
ClaimThe latest promotional material for Bigg Boss Hindi 20 teases a new twist called 'Extra Jeevan Daan'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:19 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Times Now, The Times of India 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31