Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 LIVE Updates: Actor Kichcha Sudeep returns as the host of Bigg Boss Kannada.Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 LIVE Updates: The wait is finally over! The most anticipated reality show, Bigg Boss Kannada 12, has returned with Kichcha Sudeep as the host once again. The show promises high drama, emotions, and full-on entertainment. This season will feature contestants from diverse backgrounds, including television, cinema, digital, and cultural fields.
RJ Amith, Ashwini Gowda, Spandana, Malu Nipanal, Rakshita Shetty, Ashwini Lakshmi, Dhruvanth Talwar, LM Karibasappa, Mallamma, Abhishek Shrikanth, Manju Bhashini, Rashika Shetty, Chandraprabha, Dhanush, Janhvi, Gilli Nata, Satish, Kavya, and ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi have entered Sudeep’s show Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12.
Earlier today, Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 host Kichcha Sudeep took to X and wrote, “Was a very long day and the contestants look pretty interesting. #BBK12 starts rolling. Best wishes to all the contestants and the entire team.”
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 aired on Colors Kannada and streamed on JioHotstar.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Live: Kichcha Sudeep brings the curtains down
Kichcha Sudeep promises an entertaining season. As he wraps up the launch episode, he thanks the makers of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 for gifting him his mother’s shawl, saying, “Of course, it is a very emotional moment for me.”
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch: Spandana, Rakshita Shetty and Malu enter the house together
Kichcha Sudeep sends the rest of the contestants together into the house with a warning that a twist awaits them. They might form a pair after entering the house, or might have to go through a new test for survival.
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch: RJ Amith and Karibasappa form pair
After a long wait, Karibasappa finds his pair in RJ Amith. With 74% votes, Karibasappa had an upper hand in picking his pair to enter the house. Looking at the pair, Sudeep pulls RJ Amith's leg as he says: "This is called instant karma."
Bigg Boss Live: RJ Amith gets 57% audience votes
The last and final contestant of the season, RJ Amith, receives just 57% votes from the audience. The show now has five contestants left to enter house with less than 75% votes - Spandana, RJ Amith, Rakshita Shetty, Malu Nipanal and LM Karibasappa.
Bigg Boss Kannada Live: Kichcha Sudeep questions RJ Amith
Introducing RJ Amith, Kichcha Sudeep recalls: "He interviewed me last month during the show, and this year, he has entered as a contestant." RJ Amith, impressed with the actor's memory, shares: "I am here this time to explore the animals in me. You can expect a lot of drama from me." Kichcha Sudeep then asks, "How have you trolled the show in the past?" He says, "Once I called it a cringe show."
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Live: RJ Amith Pawar is the 19th contestant
National Award winner RJ Amith enters Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 with several controversies to his name. Speaking about himself, Amith shares that he cannot tolerate injustice. 'All I ask for is genuine relationships and less drama,' says RJ Amith.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Live: Ashwini Gowda secures solo entry
Thanks to her strong personality as an actor and activist, Ashwini Gowda receives 77% of the audience votes, earning her a solo entry into the Bigg Boss house. Ashwini expresses happiness to find her co-stars inside the house.
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Update: Ashwini Gowda is the 18th contestant
Ashwini Gowda, known for her work in films and daily soaps, enters Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12. Projecting herself as a strong contender, she states, “My family is my only weakness. If anybody tries to mess with me, they will definitely regret it.”Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Update: Ashwini Gowda is the 18th contestant
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Live: Spandana left waiting
Spandana secures 68% of the audience votes, falling short of the threshold to enter the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house as a solo contestant. Host Kiccha Sudeep asks her to wait with the other contestants until pairs are formed after all entrants have been introduced.
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Live Update: Spandana is the 17th contestant
Television actor Spandana enters Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house with the hope of winning the show. Speaking about herself, she says, 'Don't trouble me. If you do, I will too.'
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Update: Malu Nipanal gets 72% audience votes
Malu Nipanal is yet to enter the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house, as he awaits a partner after securing 72% of audience votes—just 3% short of qualifying for a solo entry.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Live: Malu Nipanal is the 16th contestant
Singer, songwriter, and actor Malu Nipanal enters Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12. He is widely known for his folk songs in North Karnataka style. Malu rose to fame after releasing numerous songs and music videos on his YouTube channel. Malu Nipanal has over 2 million subscribers.
Speaking about himself, Malu shares: 'I am extremely short tempered so I thought maybe Bigg Boss will help me become patient.'
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Live Update: Karibasappa awaits his pair
Karibasappa secured 74% of the audience votes, leaving him to wait for his partner to enter the house.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Update: Karibasappa is the 15th contestant
Actor, bodybuilder, and former police officer LM Karibasappa enters Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12. While discussing his international bodybuilding achievements, Kichcha Sudeep playfully remarks, “If you gave this speech in your area, they would have made you their MLA by now.”
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Live: Rakshita Shetty waits for her pair
With 54% of audience votes, Rakshita Shetty does not qualify as a solo contestant, leaving her to wait for her partner to arrive.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Live Update: 'Editors have come from Bombay', says Sudeep
Kichcha Sudeep takes a dig at Rakshita Shetty's Kannada as he says, "Half of our editors have come from Bombay. They fail to understand simple Kannada. If they listen to your Kannada, I wonder how they will edit the show."
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch: Rakshita Shetty is the 14th contestant
After Mallamma, influencer Rakshita Shetty enters Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12. Born into a Tulu family, Rakshita has mostly lived in Mumbai.Speaking about her journey, she shares, “I was born and brought up in Mumbai, but would travel to Mangaluru during summer vacations. After college, I moved in with my grandmother, explored local fruits and vegetables, and started making cooking videos, which eventually went viral.”
Bigg Boss Kannada Grand Launch: Dhruvanth Talwar escapes pairing
Dhruvanth Talwar avoids pairing in the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house, securing entry as a solo contestant. With only 1% against him, the audience votes 76% in his favor, allowing him to enter the house on his own.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Grand Launch: Dhruvanth Talwar is the 13th contestant
Dhruvanth Talwar enters the Bigg Boss house following his arrest in a sexual harassment case. Speaking about the incident, the actor says, "I am not upset about being arrested. What hurt me the most was that people spoke ill of my parents."On his approach to the show, Dhruvanth says, "I am prepared, but I haven’t come in with any strategy, as it often backfires."
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Update: Ashwini Lakshmi pairs with Abhishek Shrikanth
Ashwini Lakshmi choses Abhishek Shrikanth as her partner in the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house after he assures her that he would stand by her during times of crisis.
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Live: Ashwini lived by herself for 12 years
Ashwini Lakshmi left her parents about 12 years back after feeling unsafe around them. On the Bigg Boss show, she confesses: "My family never cared to reach out to me. They called me about 6 months ago, but it was not fruitful. I think detachment is in our blood."
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Live Update: Ashwini joins as 12th contestant
Kannada television actress Ashwini Lakshmi enters Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 as its 12th contestant. Reflecting on her journey, she says, “My path has been a roller coaster, not a bed of roses. While others run to their parents to feel safe, I was not safe with my own parents. I started my career as an anchor but was rejected within 10 months. I went into depression, but then something changed. I began auditioning again and eventually signed Muddulakshmi.”
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Update: Satish Cadabombs complains of heat
Just hours into his stay in the Bigg Boss Kannada house, celebrity dog breeder Satish Cadabombs voices his discomfort with the heat in the room. As Mallamma enters the house and contestants gather to welcome her, Satish is heard saying, “I am feeling too hot, can we please get in?”
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Live: 'Mallamma is coming,' Sudeep warns Bigg Boss
After interacting with internet sensation Mallamma, Kichcha Sudeep playfully warns the makers of the show that she lives by her own rules. Mallamma herself admitts, “I am unaware of the rules of the house.” Her carefree nature, however, struck a chord with the audience, helping her win the voting round and become the fourth solo contestant to enter the house.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Live Update: Mallamma wants to open a tea stall in the house
Mallamma, who became an internet sensation for her viral 'lemon tea' video uploaded by her boss, expresses her desire to open a tea stall in the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house. Her carefree personality wins over the audience.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Update: Mallamma enters the show
Internet sensation Mallamma becomes the 11th contestant to enter Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12. She was the third contestant to be officially introduced by the makers of the show before the show's premiere. Speaking to her viewers, Mallamma says: "I don't know about Bigg Boss or the meaning of elimination. I think people come here to fight."She adds, "My boss at the boutique I worked at as a cleaner liked the way I talk. She created a video and uploaded it online. It went viral."
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Live: Abhishek Shrikanth left waiting
Actor Abhishek Shrikanth secured only 58% of the votes, leaving him waiting for his pair to arrive. So far, Janhvi, ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi, and Dhanush have entered solo, while Manju Bhashini–Rashika Shetty, Kavya–Gilli Nata, and Satish Cadabombs–Chandraprabha have entered as pairs.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Live Update:: Abhishek is the 10th contestant
Actor Abhishek Shrikanth becomes the 10th contestant to enter Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12. Abhishek says, 'I completed an engineering degree for my parents' sake, but eventually became an actor. I didn't get work for the longest time. Finally landed a negative role and now that fame brought me to Bigg Boss.'
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch: Rashika Shetty enters the house with Manju Bhashini
Since both Manju Bhashini and Rashika Shetty received less than 75% of the votes, they agreed to enter the house as a pair. Speaking about her new companion, Manju says, “She seems like a happy personality. I would love to be with her.” Kichcha teases, "Are you aware you will have to share food from the same plate and will be given a single portion?" They both seem stunned.
Bigg Boss Kannada Grand Launch: Rashika Shetty makes a stylish entry
Rashika Shetty is the ninth contestant to enter the Bigg Boss house. Introducing herself to the world, the actor shares, "I am the laziest person on this planet with zero control over my emotions. I don't think before reacting. However, I wish to stay happy."
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Grand Launch: Manju Bhashini upset with the audience
Manju Bhashini secures 73% of audience votes—just 2% short of qualifying as a solo contestant. Disappointed with the outcome, she addresses the viewers, saying, “You betrayed me.”
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Update: ‘Bigg Boss is Kurukshetra,’ says Manju Bhashini
Upon entering the show, Manju Bhashini likens the Bigg Boss house to Kurukshetra. She remarks, “While the house is Kurukshetra and the winner is Arjun, Kichcha Sudeep is like Lord Krishna, guiding us through the war.”
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Live: Manju Bhashini is the 8th contestant
Television actor and entrepreneur Manju Bhashini has entered Bigg Boss Kannada 12. She is among the three contestants earlier confirmed by the makers of the reality show.
Speaking about her journey, Manju says, “My husband and son have been the biggest supporters of my life. I don’t like fake people. I believe Bigg Boss is a house where one truly gets to see people’s real colours.”
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Live: Chandraprabha is violent, says wife
Chandraprabha’s wife claims that he is not as decent as he appears on the show. According to her, he is extremely violent and frequently gets into fights.
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Live Update: Chandraprabha enters show with Satish Cadabombs
Comedian Chandraprabha enters Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house with celebrity dog breeder Satish Cadabombs. Sharing his reason, Chandraprabha says: "I thought it was better to take him and enter the house than wait here to be chosen."
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Update: 'Bigg Boss means romance,' says Chanraprabha
Comedian Chandraprabha says Bigg Boss means romance. A shocked Kichcha Sudeep raises eyebrows. The actor then adds: "It is also fun and entertainment."
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Live: Chandraprabha is the 7th contestant
Popular Kannada comedian enters Kichcha Sudeep-hosted show Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12. Talking about himself, the actor-comedian shares: "I have been reduced to a guy who makes 'double meaning jokes'. But I want to show there is more to me. I am both an actor and a labourer. If I get films, I work there. If not then, I work in the farm. I am not going to be an easy competition for others. I know how to give it back to people."
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Live Update: Dhanush becomes a solo contestant
After Janhvi and ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi, Dhanush enters the house as a solo contestant. The actor hugs his wife, touches his parents' feet before entering the house.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Update: Dhanush dances to ‘Googly’ as he makes his way into the show
Television actor Dhanush enters the house as the sixth contestant. He dances to the title track of Yash's Googly. Speaking to Kichcha Sudeep, the actor says, 'After winning my audience heart through my daily soap, now I want to win the Bigg Boss trophy.'
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Live: Janhvi enters Sudeep’s show solo
Janhvi, who is the fifth contestant of Sudeep-hosted Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, successfully secures over 75% of the votes, earning her entry into the show as a solo contestant. Unlike the previous contestant, Gilli Nata, who entered the house as a pair with Kavya, Janhvi makes her entry on her own.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Live Update: Sudeep’s show faces technical glitch
Bigg Boss faces a technical glitch that temporarily halts the live stream. A message in Kannada appeared on screen: “It seems there is a glitch. We are working on it.”
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch: Gilli Nata is not your traditional village boy
Comedian Gilli Nata opens up about his humble beginnings, revealing that his father works as a shepherd in their village. He says, "I never had perfect attendance in college or a clear ambition in life, but I always dreamed of earning big. Once, someone asked me to perform a comedy show on stage. I was nervous at first, but I decided to try property comedy in Kannada, a genre that hadn’t been explored before. It worked, and now here I am on Bigg Boss."
He adds, "Honestly, the reason I am on Bigg Boss is that I have been jobless for the past six months and have no money. That’s the only reason I am here."
Bigg Boss Kannada Grand Launch: Gilli Nata is the fourth contestant of Sudeep’s show
Gilli Nata makes a memorable entrance wearing a blazer over a traditional veshti. Amused, host Kichcha Sudeep asks, "What is this costume?" Gilli Nata replies with a smile, "They told me I’d get jeans and a suit, but instead, they gave me a veshti with the blazer."
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Grand Launch: Satish waits for his pair
Similar to Kavya, celebrity dog breeder Satish Cadaboms secures only 58% of the votes. As a result, host Kichcha Sudeep asks him to wait for his pair before entering the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house.
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Update: Satish says he sells rare dog breed for Rs 100 crore
Satish reveals that a Turkish dog, as large as a donkey, can sell for as much as Rs 100 crore. He says, "It is very rare and people pay Rs 100 crore to own that breed."
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Live: Satish 'the Dog Breeder' becomes third contestant of Sudeep’s show
Self-proclaimed celebrity dog breeder Satish Cadaboms enters Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 as the third contestant. After introducing himself as an expert in breeding some of the world’s rarest dog breeds, he opens up about his personal life, revealing that he is separated from his wife due to marital issues and is now a single parent to his teenage son. He adds, “I never want to get married again.”
Bigg Boss Kannada Launch Live Update: Kavya left waiting for her pair
According to the rules, the audience was given the power to decide whether Kavya would enter the house as a single contestant. The poll results, however, left her in limbo: while 51% of viewers voted in her favor, she fell short of the required 70% threshold. Host Kichcha Sudeep then announces that Kavya would have to wait for her partner instead of entering solo.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Update: 'I break things when angry,' says Kavya
Kavya shares the audience can expect her to be a little violent in a difficult situation. "I break things and plates when angry. But, I avoid that at the work place."
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Live: Kavya becomes the second contestant
Television actor Kavya makes her entry dressed in a traditional half-saree as she dances to a popular Kannada song. She later changes into a stunning gown. Hailing from KR Pete, Kavya reveals that she comes from a very orthodox family. Sharing her journey, she said:: "It was a hard journey to convince my orthodox family to let me become an actor. Later, after several auditions, I auditioned for my first daily soap which opened doors for several film opportunities."
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Launch Live Update: ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi tours the house
Looking at the grandeur of the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house, ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi calls it "super". The actor looks for the temple room and prays to the Goddess to "take care" of him.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Update: ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi enters as a single contestant
‘Cockroach’ Sudhi enters the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house as a single contestant as 81% of the audience voted him to be a single contestant. The actor thanks his audience and says, "I promise to live up to your expectations." The actor becomes the first contestant to enter the house.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Live: ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi recalls his past
‘Cockroach’ Sudhi recalls his past and says: "I started my career as a wall painter, painted several hoardings. Thought my life revolved around paint and pint. Never had I thought I will one day be given the opportunity to tour the world. Life has changed."
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch Live Update: 'I don't want to win, just want to be remembered,' says ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi
‘Cockroach’ Sudhi claims he is not on Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 to lift the trophy, but to leave his mark. "I want to be remembered by people even 10 years down the lane," says the Tagaru actor. Kichcha Sudeep teases, "While you want to show the real you to the world, I will show you who I am once you are in the house."
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Launch: 'Want to show who I am,' says ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi
'Cockroach' Sudhi reveals that his only reason for joining Bigg Boss Kannada was not money or fame, but to show the world his true self.
Bigg Boss Kannada Grand Launch: ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi touches Sudeep's feet
Kichcha Sudeep welcomes ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi with warmth. The former gets emotional as he sees the host for the first time. He expresses his desire to work with him. He says, "My wife always asked me why I never shot with you. I said, 'To be even a villain in Sudeep's film, one needs to be good-looking." He adds: "I came to Bigg Boss just to get that 24/7 attention on camera, which we junior artistes often crave in professional life."
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Grand Launch: ‘Cockroach’ Sudhi is the 1st contestant of Sudeep’s show
'Cockroach Sudhi', aka Sudhir Balraj, one of the first contestants confirmed by the makers, makes a grand entry with a street-style dance performance. He is best known for his role in the Shiva Rajkumar–starrer Tagaru.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Grand Launch: Kichcha Sudeep remembers his mother
The Bigg Boss team surprises host Kichcha Sudeep with his late mother's shawl. The actor gets emotional and says: "Thank you, but I don't want to start the show emotionally."
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Live Update: Kichcha Sudeep show set to have two teams
Kichcha Sudeep reveals a new twist in the game. This season of Bigg Boss Kannada will introduce two teams in the first episode. The first team will consist of singles, while the second will feature pairs—regardless of gender.
Bigg Boss Kannada Live Update: A traditional confession room with modern touch
Kichcha Sudeep offers a sneak peek at the confession room, which appears regal on the outside but modern within, a blend of Karnataka’s rich history and contemporary technology.
Bigg Boss Kannada Live: Three rooms, two dining tables creates mystery
Kichcha Sudeep shows three differently themed rooms without disclosing the reason behind them. He also guides viewers through two separate dining tables, hinting at possible team divisions in the new season.