The grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 was a spectacular event. Kalyan Padala emerged as the winner, receiving the trophy from the show's host, Nagarjuna Akkineni. This season was special for viewers because it gave ordinary people (commoners) the opportunity to participate alongside celebrities.
In the grand finale, Kalyan Padala was presented with the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 trophy. Along with the trophy, he also received a prize money of Rs. 35 lakhs and a swanky car. The total prize money for the show was Rs. 50 lakhs. However, before the finale, contestant Damon Pawan left the show after taking Rs. 15 lakhs, leaving Kalyan with Rs. 35 lakhs.
In this season, Thanuja Puttaswamy was the first runner-up, while Damon Pawan was the second runner-up. When Nagarjuna Akkineni announced Kalyan Padala's name on stage, he could not control his emotions and broke down in tears. Nagarjuna hugged him, congratulated him on his victory, and wished him a bright future.
Speaking about Kalyan Padala's life, he was the first commoner contestant to participate in Bigg Boss Telugu 9. Kalyan Padala's outstanding performance in this digital show was highly appreciated by the audience. With the support of the public, he received a direct entry into Bigg Boss Telugu 9.
Previously, Kalyan Padala served the country as a soldier in the Indian Army. After his service in the army, he decided to pursue his dream of acting. He participated in the Bigg Boss digital show Bigg Boss 19 Agnipariksha, which was hosted by Sreemukhi.
Kalyan Padala hails from a middle-class family in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. Since his early years, he was into fitness and sports which not only made him strong but also taught him discipline, a trait that was very useful when he was in the army.
Kalyan Padala is a very devoted admirer of Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan and he has also been an active member of Pawan's fan club. Regarding his personal life, he is unmarried and keeps his private life private. He is active on Instagram under the name “Soldier Pavan Kalyan” and has over 447,000 followers, a number that is expected to increase further after his victory.
