Bigg Boss Kannada 12 OTT release date: When and where to watch Kiccha Sudeep-hosted reality show
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 OTT release date: Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep had requested the showrunners to push ahead the start date to accommodate shooting schedules of his ongoing film projects.
Kiccha Sudeep is back as host
Last Updated: 09.19 PM, Aug 13, 2025
It’s Bigg Boss season – the Malayalam version, in its 7thseason, has already begun, Hindi will kick off on August 24 and Telugu is slotted for September 7. Kannada fans of the popular reality show are the only ones still missing out on all the fun, what with no word on when the 12thseason will begin with Kiccha Sudeep back in the saddle as host.
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When Sudeep announced that he was returning for not one but 4 more seasons, he had revealed that he’d requested the showrunners for a late start date, so that he could devote some time to his film commitments. 3-4 weeks after the initial plan, is what he had said, and, accordingly, a late September, early October start is what was expected. The latest buzz, though, is that Bigg Boss Kannada 12 will have its grand launch on September 28 (Sunday). The show will be streamed on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium as well).
While the channel is yet to officially announce the start date of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, fans have already begun compiling lists of potential contestants. Names like Dr Bro, Coffee Naadu Chandu, Shwetha Prasad, Sagar Biligowda, Vijay Surya, among many others, have been discussed, with some reports also suggesting that Bigg Boss Kannada will reintroduce commoners on the show this season.
Last year, Sudeep had announced that he was quitting as host of Bigg Boss Kannada and the Kannada superstar was even given an emotional farewell. Speculation had begun about who could replace him, but all the while, the showrunners remained confident that they could convince Sudeep to return. And succeed they did.
Sudeep had earlier cited logistical difficulties in juggling film and hosting duties, which were taking a toll on him. He’d remarked that the showrunners did not seem to appreciate the effort he was taking in making himself available for weekend episode shoots. In fact, even now, the actor has two films in the making, an untitled action film with Max maker Vijay Kartikeyaa, and Billa Ranga Baashaa with Anup Bhandari.
FAQs
Q. Where to watch Bigg Boss Kannada 12?
A. Bigg Boss Kannada 12 will be on Colors Kannada and on JioHotstar, which is available via OTTplay Premium too.
Q. What is Sudeep's Bigg Boss Kannada remuneration?
A. Kiccha Sudeep has not revealed his remuneration for Bigg Boss Kannada, but the buzz is that he will take home around Rs 20 crore for his new 4-year contract.