BB7 Malayalam : Anumol Crowned Winner, Aneesh is Runner-Up

The show premiered on 3 August 2025, hosted by Mohanlal, and ran for approximately 99 days until the grand finale on 9 November 2025.
This season had 25 housemates and featured a mix of celebrity entrants and commoners.
A notable change: For the prize money, the “money box” concept was replaced by a “Money Week” format where contestants earned parts of the prize through tasks, which meant the final prize fund was somewhat reduced.
The final week was intense: by the time of the grand finale, only five finalists remained: Anumol, Aneesh, Akbar Khan, Shanavas, and Nevin.
Ahead of the finale, there were polls and speculative voting trends showing Aneesh leading in many early indicators, with Anumol close behind.
Some background storylines that added to the drama:
- Aneesh T.A. made history as the first male commoner to reach the finale of Bigg Boss Malayalam.
- The season had its share of controversies (e.g., remarks by certain housemates) and strong emotional moments.

The finale aired on Sunday, 9 November 2025, starting at 7 PM on the channel Asianet and streamed on JioHotstar.
Host Mohanlal made a grand appearance for the finale and the stage was set with performances, recaps of the finalists’ journeys, and ultimately the winner announcement.
Key moments during the finale:
- A video montage covering the journey of the eventual winner, and similarly for other finalists.
- The eviction of Shanavas from the final two stage, leaving Anumol and Aneesh to battle for the trophy.
- The prize reveal: The winner would take home a significant sum (approx ₹42 lakh) + a car.

Winner: Anumol — She lifted the trophy, becoming the second female winner in the history of Bigg Boss Malayalam after Dilsha of Season 4.
First Runner-Up: Aneesh T.A. — The commoner finalist; strong competitor throughout.
Second Runner-Up (3rd place): Shanavas — The actor contestant who was evicted just before the final two.
Fourth place: Nevin — Known for his entertainment value in the house
Fifth place: Akbar Khan — Though in the top five, he did not make it into the final two.

Prize Money & Perks: The winner (Anumol) reportedly took home around ₹42 lakh (after task deductions) plus a car.

First commoner male finalist: Aneesh being a non-celebrity reaching the finale is a big milestone for the show.
Strong female winner: Anumol’s win reinforces that strong personality and viewer support can win over star power.
Format tweaks: The “Money Week” twist added more task pressure and changed the dynamics of prize accumulation.
Social media & PR influence: There were mentions of external PR campaigns influencing public perception of contestants.
Emotional & strategic gameplay: Many fans pointed out that while there were controversies, the finalists who kept consistent game and viewer connect (like Anumol and Aneesh) prevailed.

Social media buzz: After the finale, twitter/instagram feeds were full of congratulatory posts for Anumol, and discussions about how the commoner finalist performed.
Debate & speculation: Some viewers questioned the influence of PR and offline campaigning, referencing how Anumol had “good PR team” claims.
Legacy & next season anticipation: With the conclusion of Season 7, many fans are already discussing what Season 8 could bring (changes in format, new housemates, bigger tasks).

Staying consistent and building viewer sympathy/support matters a lot in such reality formats.
Format changes (like tasks affecting prize fund) can shift strategy inside the house.
Being a first in any category (e.g., first male commoner finalist) gives extra narrative traction.
Finale nights are not just about who wins, but how the journey is packaged — the host, performances, emotional recaps all add up.
While winner announcements are certain, the real story often lies in who makes it to the final stage, how they negotiate house dynamics, and how the audience perceives them over weeks.

Bigg Boss 7 Malayalam Grand Finale: Anumol Crowned Winner, Aneesh T.A. Emerges as First Runner-Up