The fifth season of the Malayalam-language version of Indian reality television series Bigg Boss is produced by Endemol Shine India and Banijay.

[1][2] A commoner from the general public was selected as a contestant for the first time in the series by the title sponsor Airtel.

[3] Akhil Marar won the title of Season 5 at the grand finale of the show, which was scheduled for July 2, 2023, with Reneesha Rahiman finishing as the runner-up.

Asianet revealed the official promo video with the new Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 logo on February 16, 2023.

[8] The Bigg Boss mansion draws inspiration from Kerala's tharavadu architecture, featuring pillars, mural art, and a front elevation reminiscent of traditional houses.

It also includes a chit-chat corners, a garden area with a pool and gym, and a jail with nearby seating.

The living area's lotus-patterned flooring, animal-themed paintings, and separate wooden seats replace the traditional long couch.

The confession room features war-themed decor, while the washroom area embraces a greenhouse theme with bamboo and plant designs.

The same pair had to perform a dance on stage, portraying assigned movie character jodi roles.

Task 1: Pidivali, An extended rope has been provided, with each housemate assigned a distinct black area to hold.

Failure to sustain the motion, remove both hands, or let their feet touch the ground will result in disqualification.