Bigg Boss (Malayalam TV series) season 5 explained

Season Number:	5
Bgcolour:	FF7518
Module1:	Num Days: 98 Num Housemates: 21 Winner: Akhil Marar Runner Up: Reneesha Rahiman
Num Episodes:	99
Network:	Asianet Disney+ Hotstar
Episode List:	List of Bigg Boss (Malayalam TV series) episodes

The fifth season of the Malayalam-language version of Indian reality television series Bigg Boss is produced by Endemol Shine India and Banijay. It is broadcast on Asianet along with a 24x7 deferred stream on Disney+ Hotstar OTT platform. The season is hosted by Mohanlal for the fifth consecutive year and launched on 26 March 2023.^{[1] [2]} A commoner from the general public was selected as a contestant for the first time in the series by the title sponsor Airtel.^[3]

Akhil Marar won the title of Season 5 at the grand finale of the show, which was scheduled for July 2, 2023, with Reneesha Rahiman finishing as the runner-up.

Production

Asianet revealed the official promo video with the new Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 logo on February 16, 2023.^[4] The logo of season five is different from the logos of previous seasons. It features a golden texture and grade, with this year's eye being a gem surrounded by rubies. The number 5 in the new logo denotes the fifth season. Additionally, the logo has an orange background, which is different from the previous blue background. Asianet also released the official video teaser on March 9, 2023^[5] In the teaser, show host Mohanlal reveals the theme of this season's Bigg Boss, which is "Battle of the Originals- തീ പാറും!".^{[6] [7]}

House theme

The season 5 Bigg Boss house was set up in Mumbai Film City. The BB house was designed and conceptualized by the film director Omung Kumar.^[8] The Bigg Boss mansion draws inspiration from Kerala's tharavadu architecture, featuring pillars, mural art, and a front elevation reminiscent of traditional houses. The main door resembles an old warship, adorned with 3D cannon projections. Throughout the house includes artwork, such as the Ardhanari design, 3D bulls, and war elephants. It also includes a chit-chat corners, a garden area with a pool and gym, and a jail with nearby seating. The living area's lotus-patterned flooring, animal-themed paintings, and separate wooden seats replace the traditional long couch. The dining area has a 16-seater table, animal skin-designed cushion covers, and a fish-shaped chandelier. The kitchen showcases a traditional touch with hanging chapati and artworks. The bedroom's walls feature Kathakali face drawings and eerie 3D designs. This season, there are no separate rooms for men and women. The confession room features war-themed decor, while the washroom area embraces a greenhouse theme with bamboo and plant designs. The seating arrangement exhibits an eye design reminiscent of the Bigg Boss eye surrounded by straws, akin to a traditional temple procession's alavattam.^[9]

Housemates status

Sr	Housemate			Status
1	Akhil	Day 0	Day 99	Winner
2	Reneesha	Day 0	Day 99
3	Junaiz	Day 0	Day 99
4	Sobha	Day 0	Day 99
5	Shiju	Day 0	Day 99
6	Cerena	Day 0	Day 97
7	Nadira	Day 0	Day 94
8	Aniyan	Day 0	Day 91
9	Rinosh	Day 0	Day 83	Hospitalized
		Day 90
10	Vishnu	Day 0	Day 83
11	Anu	Day 34	Day 70
12	Sagar	Day 0	Day 63
13	Sruthi	Day 0	Day 55
14	Anjuz	Day 0	Day 49
15	Omar	Day 24	Day 42
16	Maneesha	Day 0	Day 35
17	Sreedevi	Day 0	Day 35
18	Aiswarya	Day 0	Day 29
19	Gopika	Day 0	Day 25
20	Angeline	Day 0	Day 21
21	Hanan	Day 15	Day 18

Housemates

The participants are given below in the order of their entrance into the Bigg Boss House.

Original entrants

• Reneesha Rahiman – Malayalam TV actress known for her role as Swathi in the serial Seetha Kalyanam.^[10]
• Rinosh George – Singer-songwriter, rapper and actor.^[11]
• Cerena Ann Johnson – A Dubai born MBA student, model and Miss Queen Kerala 2022 winner.^[12]
• Sobha Viswanath – An entrepreneur, fashion designer and the founder of a clothing line – Weaver's Village.^[13]
• Sagar Surya – Film and TV actor known for Thatteem Mutteem and Kuruthi.^[14]
• Vishnu Joshi – Fitness trainer and model. He had won Mr. Kerala 2017, Mr. Ernakulam in both 2017 and 2019.
• Angeline Mariya – A film actress and the youngest out of the 18 contestant.^[15]
• Sreedevi Menon (Devu) – A single mother who is a social media influencer known as 'Viber Good Devu' and a travel vlogger.^[16]
• Junaiz VP – YouTuber, and content creator.^[17]
• Akhil Marar – A social media influencer, director of movie Oru Thathvika Avalokanam.^[18]
• Anjuz Rosh – TV actress and VJ.^[19]
• Maneesha K S – Malayalam singer and actress known for Thatteem Mutteem.
• Aniyan Midhun – Wushu Practitioner.
• Nadira Mehrin – Journalist and actress who belongs to the transgender community. She is the LGBTQ+ community representative of this season.^[20]
• Aiswarya Suresh (Lachu)– A South African born Indian model, dancer and actress. She is known for her role in Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam.^[21]
• Shiju Abdul Rasheed – Film and TV actor.^[22]
• Sruthi Lakshmi – Film and TV actress. She debuted as a child actress on the Asianet TV series, Nizhalukal.^[23]
• Gopika Gopi – A single mother who is a courier agency employee (commoner contest winner – selected from the public).^[24]

Wildcard entrants

• Hanan Hameed – Social media influencer.
• Omar Lulu – Film director.^[25]
• Anu Joseph – Film and TV actress, known for Karyam Nissaram and Minnukettu.^[26]

Guest appearances

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bigg Boss season 5 on Asianet soon, this time we know what's special!. asianetnews.com. 25 January 2023. ml.
2. Web site: Bigg Boss 5 Malayalam Contestants Name – Hosted By Mohanlal, Show Expected In March 2023. indiantvinfo.com. 23 March 2023 . en.
3. News: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 to welcome a commoner for the first time. The Times of India. en.
4. Web site: Daily . Keralakaumudi . Logo of Bigg Boss season 5 unveiled, grand premiere expected by end of March . Keralakaumudi Daily . en.
5. Web site: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 official teaser out where host Mohanlal reveals the theme of the show . The Economic Times . 9 March 2023.
6. Web site: തീ പാറിക്കാൻ അവർ വരുന്നു, 'ബാറ്റിൽ ഓഫ് ദി ഒർജിനൽസ്'; . Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd . ml.
7. Web site: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5's official theme 'The Battle of Originals' . The Times of India . 9 March 2023.
8. Web site: Designed by art director Omung Kumar . The Times of India.
9. Web site: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 Gets A Battle-Theme . The Times of India.
10. News: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 contestant Reneesha Rahiman: Here is all about the Seetha Kalyanam actress . The Times of India . 2023-03-26 . 0971-8257.
11. Web site: 2023-03-26 . Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 launch LIVE UPDATES: Rinosh George, Reneesha Rahiman enter Mohanlal's show . 2023-03-26 . The Indian Express . en.
12. Web site: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 launch LIVE updates: Model Cerina enters the show as the third contestant . 2023-03-26 . The Times of India . en.
13. News: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 contestant Sobha Viswanath: From owning a popular clothing store to getting arrested for a Ganja case; Here's all you want to know about the entrepreneur . The Times of India . 2023-03-26 . 0971-8257.
14. News: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 contestant Sagar Surya: Aspiring actor determined to fulfil his late mother's dreams, here is all about the Thatteem Mutteem fame . The Times of India . 2023-03-26 . 0971-8257.
15. Web site: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 launch LIVE updates: Actress Anjelin Mariya enters as the youngest contestant . 2023-03-26 . The Times of India . en.
16. Web site: ആരാണ് ഈ വൈബർ ഗുഡ് ദേവു; എന്തെടാ എന്ന് ചോദിച്ചാൽ ഏതേടാ എന്ന് ചോദിക്കാൻ ധൈര്യമുള്ള ചുള്ളത്തി! . 2023-03-26 . Samayam Malayalam . ml.
17. News: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5: Confirmed list of contestants this season . The Times of India . 2023-03-26 . 0971-8257.
18. Web site: 2023-03-26 . Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 launch LIVE UPDATES: Sree Devi Menon, Junaiz VP enter Mohanlal's show . 2023-03-26 . The Indian Express . en.
19. Web site: Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5: അപ്പൊ ഇതിനാണ് അല്ലെ ലേഡീസ് റൂം വിട്ടത്; അഞ്ജു റോഷ് ബിബിയിലേക്ക്; ഇനി തീ പാറും!! . 2023-03-27 . Samayam Malayalam . ml.
20. Web site: 17 ആം വയസ്സിൽ വീടുവിട്ടിറങ്ങി: നിസ്കാരം മുടക്കാറില്ല, നാല് പ്രണയ പരാജയങ്ങൾ; ജീവിതത്തിൽ കടന്നുവന്ന വഴികളെ കുറിച്ച് നാദിറ മെഹ്റിൻ . 2023-03-27 . Samayam Malayalam . ml.
21. Web site: nirmal . ml:'തിങ്കളാഴ്ച നിശ്ചയ'ത്തിലെ മനീഷ ഇനി ബി ഗ് ബോസില്‍; മത്സരം കടുപ്പിക്കാന്‍ ഐശ്വര്യ ലച്ചു . Manisha from 'Monday Nigsha' is now in Bigg Boss; Aishwarya Lachu to make the competition tougher . https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-biggboss/bigg-boss-malayalam-season-5-contestant-aishwarya-suresh-lachu-profile-nsn-rs4q5r . 2023-03-27 . Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd . ml.
22. News: Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 contestant Shiju AR: From being the evergreen chocolate hero in Malayalam industry to the handsome villain in Telugu: Here is all about the actor . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257.
23. Web site: vipinvk . മലയാളി സ്ക്രീനിലെ സുപരിചിത മുഖം; ഒറിജിനല്‍ പോരിനിറങ്ങാന്‍ ശ്രുതി ലക്ഷ്മി.. . 2023-03-27 . Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd . ml.
24. Web site: 19 വയസ്സിൽ വിവാഹം: കൊറിയർ ഏജൻസിയിൽ ജോലി,ഏഴാം മാസത്തിൽ കുഞ്ഞിനെ അമ്മയെ ഏൽപിച്ച്‌ ജോലിക് പോയി; ബിബിയിലെത്തിയ മിടുക്കി . 2023-03-27 . Samayam Malayalam . ml.
25. News: 2023-04-18 . Bigg Boss Malayalam 5: Director Omar Lulu to enter the show as a wildcard contestant? . The Times of India . 2023-04-30 . 0971-8257.
26. News: 2023-04-30 . Bigg Boss Malayalam 5: Actor Anu Joseph enters the show as third wildcard contestant . The Economic Times . 2023-04-30 . 0013-0389.