The Bigg Boss Telugu 10 house witnessed high-voltage drama, volatile confrontations, and season-defining twists during the Day 21 Sunday episode aired on September 27. Hosted by Akkineni Nagarjuna, the weekend episode culminated in a massive cash buyout, emotional revelations, and a major shake-up in house leadership.
Mithilesh Takes ₹15 Lakh and Walks Out
The focal point of Day 21 was Mithilesh’s decision to accept a ₹15 lakh cash offer deducted directly from the winner’s final prize money, choosing a voluntary exit over the standard elimination process.
The move instantly divided the contestants:
- The Objections: Mukesh, Vamsi, Trigun, and Debjani expressed strong opposition, arguing that reducing the winner’s pot compromised the competitive spirit of the game.
- The Support: The Agnipariksha contestants and Aman defended Mithilesh, stating that taking the money was entirely his personal prerogative.
- Near-Physical Clash: The debate turned volatile when Aman stepped in to back Mithilesh, sparking a fiery confrontation with Trigun that nearly turned physical before fellow housemates intervened.
Before exiting the house, host Nagarjuna asked Mithilesh to highlight five alliances or pairings that the remaining contestants should watch out for:
- Aman in connection with Rohith
- Varshini in connection with Mukesh
- Vamsi in connection with Trigun
- Naresh in connection with Ram Prasad
- Charan in connection with Shalini
The Jungle Game Sparks Fresh Rivalries
Following Mithilesh’s exit, the contestants participated in the Jungle Game, a candid task where housemates assigned symbolic animal medals based on specific personality traits:
- Mukesh assigned the Parrot Medal to Aman, claiming Aman fails to make independent choices and blindly follows others.
- Ram Prasad handed the Peacock Medal to Shalini, accusing her of constant posturing and overreacting.
- Shalini gave the Snake Medal to Apoorva, referencing unresolved friction between them.
- Naresh pinned the Panda Medal on Debjani, pointing to a lack of energy and general laziness.
- Apoorva awarded the Snake Medal to Trigun, labeling him “poisonous” in his gameplay.
Special Guest Fahadh Faasil and Emotional Moments
Acclaimed actor Fahadh Faasil made a special appearance on the Bigg Boss Telugu 10 stage to promote his upcoming project, Don’t Trouble the Trouble.
The high-energy episode shifted briefly to raw emotion when Nagarjuna shared news from outside the house: Rohith learned that his nephew had just been born. Seeing a picture of the newborn baby for the first time, Rohith broke down in tears as the house rallied around him in support.
Temptation Week Twist: Mukesh Sacrifices Captaincy
Elimination tension peaked as Vamsi and Varshini found themselves stranded in the bottom-two danger zone. However, the ongoing Temptation Week introduced a critical ultimatum for current captain Mukesh.
Host Nagarjuna offered Mukesh a dilemma:
- Allow the standard elimination to proceed.
- Save both Vamsi and Varshini, under the condition that Mukesh surrender his captaincy, forfeit his immunity, and take a direct nomination for Week 4.
Mukesh chose to protect his fellow contestants, accepting all penalties. Consequently, both Vamsi and Varshini were declared safe from eviction.
Wildcard Apoorva Crowned New House Captain
With Mukesh stepping down, house leadership immediately shifted. Wildcard entrant Apoorva, after winning the required task alongside Mukesh, officially became the new Captain of the Bigg Boss Telugu 10 house.
Taking the captain’s armband just two days after entering the show marks one of the fastest wildcard ascents to power in the franchise’s history.
What to Expect in Week 4: “Total Domination”
Day 21 ended with an ominous preview of what’s to come. Host Nagarjuna confirmed that Week 4 will transition into a “Total Domination” theme, bringing restructured tasks, aggressive competition formats, and fresh tactical challenges for the remaining housemates.