Bigg Boss Kannada OTT: Here's the CONFIRMED list of contestants
Ahead of the grand launch scheduled at 7 pm on August 6, Bigg Boss Kannada OTT contestants are being announced in tandem.
Here's the list of CONFIRMED Bigg Boss contestants
The much-awaited OTT edition of Bigg Boss Kannada has been kicked off! As Kiccha Sudeep, the inimitable host of the show, spruces up the grand stage, contestants have begun to make their way into the house in some style and swagger. Here's the confirmed list of contestants for the very first digital edition of Bigg Boss Kannada.
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Aryavardhan Guruji
The very first contestant of Bigg Boss Kannada OTT is the popular astrologer and TV personality Aryavardhan Guruji. Known for his quirky appearances, Aryavardhan Guruji found prominence during the Indian Premier League by his predictions ranging from picking the winning team to guessing how much a batsman scored. Guruji rose to popularity on social media and has also been subjected to trolling, thanks to his mannerisms. His entry into the Bigg Boss house does promise a lot of entertainment!,
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Sonu Srinivas Gowda
The Bigg Boss Kannada showrunners had previously disclosed that the OTT edition would mainly comprise personalities that are popular on social media. One is Sonu Srinivas Gowda, one of the foremost content creators and internet sensations in the Kannada digital space. Supposedly, Sonu Gowda has over 750,000 followers on Instagram as of today!,
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Roopesh Shetty
The third contestant to join the maiden OTT edition of Bigg Boss Kannada is the popular Radio Jockey/actor Roopesh Shetty. 31-year-old Roopesh Shetty began his career as a YouTuber before venturing into RJing and soon after found himself acting in Tulu and Kannada films. Some of Roopesh's most popular credits include the lead role in the 2019 film Girgit (which he wrote and co-directed) and the recent Kannada film Govinda Govinda wherein he played the role of Srinivas.
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Sanya Iyer
Puttagowri Maduve fame Sanya Iyer is contestant number 5, who makes her entry dancing to the special number from Kotigobba 3, Pataki Poriyo. The actress is a self-proclaimed poet who likes writing in Kannada. Her favourite activities are going to her terrace, having coffee and reading self-help books.
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Lokesh Kumar
Contestant number 6 is Lokesh Kumar, known for his work on Comedy Khiladigalu. Lokesh 's journey begins from the time he ran away to Bengaluru aged 9, to his days on the streets, cleaning trains and so on.
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Rakesh Adiga
Actor and rapper Rakesh Adiga entered the house as the eighth contestant. He describes himself as a lover. Rakesh has done 13 films, but knows he is best known for three. Films and music keep him going.
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Kiran Yogeshwar
Model and dancer Kiran is the next contestant. The Rajasthan born model now speaks a fair bit of Kannada, which is appreciated by Sudeep and the audience.
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Chythrra Hallikeri
Shishya and Kushi actress Chythrra, who was away from the limelight for many years, has returned to showbiz since leaving her husband of many years. She is contestant number 10 on the show.
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Uday Surya
Bengaluru boy and Buddies actor Uday Surya is contestant number 11 on the show. His best friend, actor Kiran Raj comes to send him into the house.
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Jayshree Aradhya
Entrepreneur (owner of The Glam Room) and aspiring actress Jayshree Aradhya is contestant number 12.
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Arjun Ramesh
Mahakaali fame actor Arjun Ramesh, who is also the councillor or Ward number 14 T Narsipura is the 13th contestant of the show.
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Jashwanth Bopanna
Fitness model and social media celeb Jashwanth Bopanna makes his way into the Bigg Boss house as contestant #14. Jashwanth, who aspires to fine-tune his Kannada-speaking skills on the show, found fame as one of the finalists on the recently concluded Roadies (hosted by Sonu Sood).
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Nandu
Jashwanth's partner-in-crime and the winner of Roadies 2022, Nandu, comes in as the 15th contestant. Nandu's spunk and energy will surely add to the entertainment this season!,
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Somanna Machimada
And the final and 16th contestant in this maiden edition of Bigg Boss Kannada OTT is the popular media personality and news anchor Somanna Machimada. Somanna has risen to prominence in recent times for his free-wheeling conversations with many top celebrities of the Kannada Film Industry. Fans would be keen to how he fares inside the infamous house.