Hyderabad: Bigg Boss Telugu 8 contestant Naga Manikanta has been vocal from the start of the season about his desire to win the game and reunite with his wife and daughter, who are currently living in the United States. Throughout the first six weeks, he often became emotional, expressing his longing for his family with statements like, "I want my wife, I want my daughter." However, Manikanta did not provide any clear explanation for the separation, leaving viewers curious about the reasons behind it.
Recently, during a conversation triggered by the entry of wild card contestants such as Gangavva, Avinash, Tasty Teja, and Hari Teja, Manikanta revealed a personal detail. He shared that his wife calls him "Junior" and even addresses him as such in her letters. This surprising revelation amused his fellow housemates, especially when Manikanta explained that he's three years younger than his wife. Teja was stunned, and Gangavva jokingly reacted, asking if someone could actually be younger than their partner.