Agnipareeksha: 40 entered, 20 advanced
Updated: August 16, 2026 · Verified results
The short answer: 40 participants entered the opening Agnipareeksha task. 20 advanced to the next stage, while 20 did not clear the first hurdle. Pranav, Parvathy and Shijin also won the Infinity Pendant in a key challenge.
Who made it through?
The first task, reported as Manichithrathazhu, produced a group of 20 who continued. The verified reports available today do not publish the complete 20-name list, so we are not inventing the missing names.
Names making the headlines
- Pranav — won the Infinity Pendant with the other two winners.
- Parvathy — won the Infinity Pendant.
- Shijin — won the Infinity Pendant.
- Pooja — praised for her determination; Riyas described her as a potential game changer.
How many rounds?
Agnipareeksha is planned as a 21-episode pre-show built around physical, mental and emotional challenges. The exact number of selection rounds and the final number entering the main house are still not officially confirmed.
Who was eliminated?
20 participants failed to advance from the opening task. The reports checked today do not provide their complete verified names or individual reasons, so there is no responsible way to publish a name-by-name elimination table yet.
What happens next?
The remaining tasks will narrow the field further. The next useful update is a verified result showing who advances, who is eliminated and who receives a direct advantage toward the main house.
Status: Agnipareeksha is underway; 20 of the first 40 advanced.
Sources: The Indian Express Malayalam · Times of India.