The competition in Telugu Indian Idol Season 3 turned juicy as contestant Kushal Sharma was eliminated in the latest episode that aired on the Aaha OTT platform over the weekend. The show, which started on June 14, 2024, has now entered the crucial elimination phase. Judges’ scores along with audience voting will determine contestants’ futures.
In the first elimination round hosted by Shriram Chandra, three contestants Skanda, Bharat Raj Kushal Sharma received low scores from the judges and entered the danger zone. Kushal clashed with fellow contestants Bharat Raj and Skanda. Skanda got the highest number of votes and was the first to be safe. Kushal and Bharat entered the elimination. In the final, Kushal was eliminated after receiving the least votes from the audience.
Inspired by singer Karthik, Kushal said his experience on the show was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He referred to the stage as a temple and the judges as his guiding figures. He thanked Thaman, Geeta Madhuri and Karthik for encouraging him so much.
Despite the elimination, Kushal remained positive, saying he learned a lot from the competition and gained valuable experiences. Thaman recognized the talent of Kushal. He was hailed as a genuine contestant. He wishes for success in the future.
Fellow contestants got emotional as they bid farewell to Kushal. The competition intensified with this elimination. 11 contestants are vying for the prestigious title. As the performance continues, one contestant is eliminated each week based on public voting and judges’ scores. There will be a chance for wild card entries in the final weeks.
Viewers can cast their votes by navigating to the Telugu Indian Idol section or by giving missed calls to designated numbers for each contestant or through the Aha app. Voting lines will open from Friday at 7 p.m. Until 7 a.m. Sunday, fans will be allowed to make their voices heard.
Watch Telugu Indian Idol season 3 amazing performances, emotional moments every Friday and Saturday at 7 PM exclusively on Aaha.