In another high-profile moment, Mohanlal asked the other contestants to call Tashi by his official name, Santhosh and not his more familiar name.
Entertainment desk
October 15, 2026 / 20:30 IST
Bigg Boss Malayalam
In the latest episode of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, there was a tense confrontation between host Mohanlal and contestant Santhosh Raj, popularly known as Tashi, for his aggressive behavior inside the house. Footage of a task that required physical confrontations was aired, prompting the host to issue a stern warning and announce a major penalty that could affect Tashi’s journey on the reality show.
Mohanlal questions contestants on their gameplay
In the episode, Mohanlal analyzed the strategies of the housemates in a recent task, focusing on the moves taken by Rahul Easwar and his co-contestants.
The host brought up an incident with Tashi, Shijin and Kadal Komban which led to a hot discussion. Footage showed tensions boiling over in a task where contestants were trying to save their chocolates.
Shijin saw Wikky and Eldho convincing Goutham to protect his chocolates, which can help them bring their favorite contestant back into the competition. When Shijin was talking about the strategy of his group, Rahul Easwar said that they will make sure that their favorite contestant will reenter the game.
But Shijin was not the type to give up so easily, and it only added to the tension between the contestants.
Mohanlal gives Tashi a strict warning
The scuffle became a talking point as Mohanlal played the footage of the incident and questioned Tashi about his behavior.
Tashi’s anger greatly displeased the host, who warned him of the dire consequences of such behavior. “Repeated aggression will not be tolerated,” Mohanlal said, adding that the contestant’s actions could even lead to legal consequences.
To Tashi the discussion was a serious one, especially as he had been warned before about his behavior. Mohanlal also made it clear that the contestants should be able to control their emotions and act responsibly inside the house.
Why Did Mohanlal Ask Everyone to Call Him Santhosh?
In another high-profile moment, Mohanlal asked the other contestants to call Tashi by his official name, Santhosh and not his more familiar name.
The host told the contestant that the name Santhosh meant happiness and that it would help him control his anger. The instruction imparted a curious twist to the confrontation, with Mohanlal seemingly keen to see a change in Tashi’s attitude.
Tashi nominated for three weeks running
The most important thing to come out of the episode was the penalty on Tashi. After discussing his behavior, Mohanlal announced that the contestant will be directly nominated for the next three consecutive weeks.
The move puts Tashi under constant pressure to eliminate him and could greatly affect his position in the competition. Nominations are crucial in deciding the contestants’ fates and the penalty gives him little room for error in the coming weeks.
How Tashi reacts to the host’s warning and whether the nomination penalty affects his gameplay and relationships with the other housemates remains to be seen.
Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 Where to watch
Bigg Boss Malayalam S8 will be telecast on Asianet from Monday to Friday at 9.30 PM and on Saturdays and Sundays at 9 PM. The show will also be live streamed for viewers across the day on JioHotstar.
The latest episode has upped the ante with Mohanlal taking a hard stance against aggressive behavior, adding yet another layer of tension to the competition, leaving fans waiting to see how the housemates react to the decision.
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first published: Oct 15, 2026 08:29 pm
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