Bigg Boss Kannada 12 grand finale highlights: Gilli Nata is the winner of season 12

The live blog of Bigg Boss Kannada 12 has come to an end.

Popular comedian Gilli Nata was declared the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12. The verdict came down to a face-off between Gilli and Rakshitha Shetty. In a signature Bigg Boss Kannada moment, Kichcha Sudeep stood between the two before ultimately raising Gilli’s hand as the winner of the season.

Ashwini Gowda has been eliminated from the race for the winners trophy of Bigg Boss Kannada season 12. Gilli Nata and Rakshitha Shetty are the top two contestants of the season. 

As the season approached its end, the top three contestants were emotional as they exited the Bigg Boss Kannada house with host Kichcha Sudeep. 

Season 12 of Bigg Boss Kannada saw Kichcha Sudeep break tradition by entering the house during the finale while three contestants were still in the competition. In previous seasons, Sudeep would step into the house only to personally escort the top two contenders for the trophy and draw the curtains on the season.

A surprise tribute video was dedicated to host Kichcha Sudeep mapping his best moments from season 12 of Bigg Boss Kannada, calling him the show’s teacher, guide and a true entertainer.

In a surprising turn of events, the young contestants of Gichi Giligili Juniors took over the stage, leaving host Kichcha Sudeep overwhelmed. A cute sight to witness, Sudeep was visibly struggling to manage all the children on stage, creating a hilarious yet adorable moment during the show.

With the top three contestants of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 announced, the journey VTs of Rakshitha Shetty, Gilli Nata and Ashwini Gowda were played inside the house. Watching their journeys left all three contestants visibly emotional.

Fans of popular contestant Gilli Nata have already taken to streets to celebrate their favorite contestant even before the official announcement of this season’s winner.

Following Kavya’s eviction, the top three contestants of Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 became evident. Gilli Nata, Rakshitha Shetty and Ashwini Gowda are the three most popular contestants of the season.

Actor Kavya Shaiva was the third finalist to be eliminated from the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 finale. Veteran actor Ravichandran entered the house as a guest to announce the eviction. Kavya, who finished in fourth place, was in tears as she exited the house alongside the actor.

Crazy Star Ravichandran walked into the Bigg Boss Kannada house with a briefcase, offering the remaining contestants Rs 5 lakh and announcing that anyone could accept the money and walk out with him. The offer, however, was promptly declined by all the contestants.

Veteran actor-director Ravichandran entered the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 finale as a guest to announce the next eviction. The Crazy Star of Kannada cinema was also present to promote his upcoming film I Am God and stepped into the house to assist with the next elimination.

Host Kichcha Sudeep took a playful dig at ex-contestant Satish Cadaboms, referencing the interviews and statements he gave after exiting the house that went viral and drew widespread online trolling. He jokingly highlighted how Bigg Boss fame often follows contestants beyond the house in the most unexpected ways.

Contestants from the popular Kannada reality show Gichi Giligili took over the Bigg Boss Kannada grand finale stage. Through their performance, they brought spoofed versions of the contestants to life, mimicking their antics and thoroughly entertaining the audience.

The makers shared the journey VT of Raghu with the caption, “After entering as an angry coach, fitness master Raghu went on to win everyone’s hearts with his friendliness, caring nature, and gentle demeanour.”

Mutant Raghu, who entered the house as a wildcard contestant in the fourth week of the competition, finished in fifth place. When the announcement was made, Raghu was visibly taken aback. After learning that he was out of the competition, he wished Gilli the best, clearly conveying his hope that Gilli would go on to win the season.

Raghavendra Hondadakeri aka Mutant Raghu was the second contestant out of the finalists to be eliminated from the race to win the Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 trophy. Veteran actor and Bigg Boss season 3 winner Shruthi broke the news to the house. 

This season’s fun awards featured several innovative titles. From the “Mai Kai Jackson” award to the “Loudspeaker” award and more, the jokes kept coming, even as the winners walked away with cash prizes.

Mai Kai Jackson Award - Dhruvanth 

Loudspeaker of the house - Risha Gowda

Kannira Kanmani (Crybaby) - Rashika Shetty

The makers shared the journey VT of Dhanush with the caption, “With his soft nature, the hearts of Kannadigas were stolen by the grand task master of the Bigg Boss house, Dhanush.”