New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- The grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 aired today, bringing an end to a 105-day journey full of drama, emotions and fierce competition among contestants.

The show, hosted by Nagarjuna, saw five finalists - Kalyan Padala, Thanuja Puttaswamy, Demon Pavan, Sanjjanaa Galrani and Emmanuel - battling it out for the coveted trophy and prize money.

Commoner contestant Kalyan Padala has won Bigg Boss Telugu 9, emerging as the champion of the season. He walks away with a cash prize of Rs.35 lakh along with a brand new SUV. During the grand finale, host Nagarjuna announced on stage that the season's winner would also receive the SUV as part of the prize package.

For the first time in the show's history, the top two c...