Bigg Boss Telugu 10 contestants Mukesh Gowda and Varshini are grabbing attention as clips of their growing closeness and interactions go viral on social media.
Entertainment desk
October 04, 2026 / 22:01 IST
Mukesh entered the Bigg Boss house with a ready-made fan base thanks to his popular television stint in Guppedantha Manasu.
Bigg Boss Telugu 10 contestant Mukesh Gowda has become one of the contestants creating a lot of buzz on social media. Viewers have particularly noticed the growing closeness between him and anchor Varshini, with clips of the two hanging out and holding hands going viral on the internet.
Mukesh Gowda’s Rising Popularity
Mukesh entered the Bigg Boss house with a ready-made fan base thanks to his popular television stint in Guppedantha Manasu. He became a household name for Telugu television viewers with his role as Rishi and had a great fan base even before he entered the reality show.
But now it’s his journey into the house that is being talked about, for a different reason.
Mukesh and Varshini’s Relationship
Mukesh and Varshini have been hanging out a lot, and their cute interactions have become very popular on social media very quickly. Others question whether the closeness is part of a strategy to stay in the spotlight, with some viewers believing the two are developing a genuine bond.
The increased attention has also sparked talk about whether their equation is turning into one of the season’s major storylines.
Mukesh’s Game: In the Crosshairs
Interestingly, Mukesh’s presence in the house is not only about his equation with Varshini. He has also been quite active in the game and has been spotted flirting and interacting with other female contestants.
Mukesh’s interactions with different housemates have also sparked speculation among viewers, with many wondering whether he is deliberately building different equations inside the house as part of his strategy or whether these interactions simply reflect his natural personality.
As of now, we don’t have a clear answer, and whether these relationships will serve any strategic purpose will be revealed as his gameplay evolves.
Nagarjuna to Quiz Participants
Meanwhile, the weekend episode is expected to be an eye-opener for Mukesh, and the other housemates as host Akkineni Nagarjuna reviews the week’s happenings. In recent weekend episodes, Nagarjuna has been seen grilling contestants directly on their behaviour, gameplay and conduct inside the house.
Mukesh’s popularity is soaring, and his bonding with Varshini is turning into a hot topic on social media.
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