Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12: Contestants & 2025 Highlights
Explore the full overview of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 (2025-26). Meet the contestants, host Kiccha Sudeep, and see the 'Palace' theme format changes.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12
2025-26 Season Overview | Hosted by Kiccha Sudeep
The Host & Premiere
The legendary Kiccha Sudeep returned to host after reversing his retirement announcement. The season premiered on September 28, 2025, on Colors Kannada and JioCinema, airing daily at 9:30 PM.
Format & Theme: The Palace
Season 12 introduced new twists to the classic format:
Theme: A luxurious Palace-style house aiming to test contestant humility.
Entry Twist: Solo and Duo entries decided by live audience votes.
Total Contestants: Approx 19 participants including wildcards.
Schedule: Daily episodes at 9:30 PM.
Contestant Diversity Overview
The house features a diverse mix of professions, creating dynamic conflicts between established TV stars and viral social media influencers.
House Category: Actors & Stars
• Cockroach Sudhi: Villain roles in 'Tagaru'.<br>• Manju Bhashini: Veteran from 'Silli Lalli'.<br>• Rashika Shetty: 'Manada Kadalu' fame.<br>• Dhanush Gowda: TV actor from 'Geeta'.<br>• Ashwini Gowda: Pro-Kannada activist & actor.
House Category: Influencers
• Mallamma (Mathina Malli): Famous for rural N. Karnataka reels.<br>• Dog Satish: Content creator focusing on canines.<br>• Karibasappa: Bodybuilding influencer.<br>• Chandraprabha: Viral construction/plastering videos.
Models, Comedians & Anchors
Spandana Somanna: Model & TV personality.
Gilli Nata: Making his comedian debut on the show.
Jhanvi R: Television anchor bringing presentation skills.
Malu Nipanal: Viral singer known for 'Na Driver'.
Wildcards & Dynamic Entries
Raghu Hondadakeri: Entered as a wildcard.
Suraj Singh & Risha Gowda: Joined Day 22 to shake up dynamics.
Impact: The mix of mid-season entries has heightened conflicts.
Current Status (Jan 2026)
As of early 2026, the show is deep into the season. Evictions have been emotional, with early nominations targeting contestants like Spandana. Strong contenders like 'Cockroach' Sudhi are emerging as potential finalists.
The palace is beautiful, but the game is ugly.
Catch Bigg Boss Kannada S12 on Colors Kannada & JioCinema
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