Bigg Boss Kannada 12: Ashwini Gowda, Gilli Nata, Kavya, Raghu, Dhruvanth, Rakshita Shetty and Dhanush are the top 6 contestants currently, with one more to be eliminated before the grand finale

It’s the finale week of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 . This season of the show was meant to end at the end of week 15 on January 11, 2026, but was then extended, with the showrunners giving no hint if it would be for only a week or 2, with both January 18 and 25 said to be likely dates for the finale. The finale, according to most fans, will most likely be on January 18, 2026, what with only 6 contestants remaining as of January 13 and one more expected to be eliminated after the mid-week voting results come in.
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Here's why January 18 is the more likely date for the grand finale, which will be telecast on Colors Kannada and JioHotstar (available via OTTplay Premium also) from 6.30 pm onward. Kiccha Sudeep, who hosts the show will be busy with his commitment for the 12th season of Celebrity Cricket League that starts on January 16. Sudeep’s team, the Karnataka Bulldozers are scheduled to play the season opener match on January 16, against defending champions Punjab De Sher at 2 pm and have no other matches that weekend, allowing Sudeep to return in time to shoot the grand finale.
| TITLE | Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 grand finale |
| HOST | Kiccha Sudeep |
| STREAMING PLATFORM | JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium also) |
| STREAMING DATE | January 18, 2026 |
The following weekend, though, is a different story, what with the Bulldozers playing on January 23 and 25 in Madurai. Should they be in the top 4, they will play in the weekend thereafter too. Even if they do not make it to the semis, Sudeep’s presence is vital, given that he’s been the biggest support for the organizers.
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Gilli Nata is said to be the clear favourite to win the 12thseason of the reality show, although Ashwini Gowda and Dhruvanth are also giving him tough competition. Bigg Boss Kannada has had only 1 woman winner so far, and every time a female contestant makes it to the top 5-6, there is a strong buzz in favour of that contestant, like, for instant, Sangeetha Sringeri in Season 10, Saanya Iyer in Season 9, Divya Uruduga in Season 8 and so on and so forth.
Q. Who is the host of Bigg Boss Kannada?
A. Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep has been the host of Bigg Boss Kannada since Season 1. He is currently contracted to be on board as host until Season 15 in 2029, at least.
Q. Where is Bigg Boss Kannada 12 be available?
A. Bigg Boss Kannada 12 is being telecast on Colors Kannada. Broadcast partner is JioHotstar, which is also available via OTTplay Premium
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