Star Maa's much-awaited reality show 'Bigg Boss' finally went on air on Sunday night. NTR's hard work and homework showed themselves. He had shot for 8 continuous hours without taking a single break. He got real for the reality show!

The launch episode threw up its share of surprises. Those who had their bets on NTR's rocking dance performance weren't disappointed. Those who counted on the two naughty names, Posani Krishna Murali and Tejaswi Madivada, were in for disappointment as they are not among contestants.

Here is the complete list of contestants:

Burning Star Sampoornesh Babu

'Pokiri' item girl Mumaith Khan

Comedian Dhanraj

Actress Archana

Character artistes Shiva Balaji, Hari Teja, Jyothi & Sameer

Singers Madhu Priya & Kalpana

Small-time actor Prince

'Govindudu Andarivadele' fame Adarsh Balakrishnan

TV host Katthi Karthika

Film activist Mahesh Katthi