Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Grand Finale
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 grand finale took place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with the live telecast starting around 6 pm on Colors Kannada and streaming on JioCinema/Hotstar for OTT viewers.
The episode had the usual mix of drama, throwback clips, emotional hugs, and that slightly chaotic stage energy that always comes when families, evicted contestants, and fans all land under one roof.
Host Kiccha Sudeep kept the night tight and sharp, balancing light teasing with serious questions about game strategy, friendships, and those messy mid-season fights that fans debated non-stop on social media.
By the time the trophy was brought on stage, it really felt like the end of a long, shared routine weekend episodes, live-feed gossip, and late-night voting marathons all rolled into one.
Who Is The Winner Of Bigg Boss Season 12 Kannada
The winner of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 is Gilli Nata, who lifted the trophy after edging out fan-favourite finalist Rakshita Shetty in the final voting.
For weeks, polls had shown Gilli leading by a big margin, but there was still that small doubt until Sudeep finally called out his name and the studio crowd erupted.
Moments after the announcement, Gilli’s family joined him on stage; there was that slightly awkward but very real group hug, a few happy tears, and Sudeep sharing a quick, warm handshake that felt more like a “well played, you earned this” than just a formal congratulation.
Many viewers had followed Gilli from being “the funny guy” in early episodes to a more composed, emotionally open player by the finale, which made the win feel satisfying rather than just predictable.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Winner And Runner Up Details
The Season 12 winner is Gilli Nata, while Rakshita Shetty finished as the first runner up, with Ashwini Gowda emerging as the second runner up after a tight final phase.
On social media, user B S Manjunatha, posting as @manjurrr on X, shared a brief Bigg Boss Season 12 Kannada update, adding to the ongoing fan buzz and real-time reactions around Gilli Nata’s win and the grand finale moments.
The final stage line-up had a nice mix: Gilli bringing strong game sense and wit, Rakshita representing the younger, emotionally expressive audience favourite, and Ashwini adding that steady, resilient presence that grew week by week.
At one point during the finale, the camera caught Rakshita and Ashwini quietly holding hands while the final voting envelope was brought on stage a small moment, but it summed up how much shared stress and bonding goes into surviving a full season like this.
Prize Money And Rewards In Season 12
For Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, winner Gilli Nata walked away with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh along with a brand-new Maruti Suzuki car and additional brand-sponsored gifts from the channel and production house.
Rakshita Shetty, as the first runner up, received Rs 25 lakh in total, including around Rs 20 lakh in sponsor vouchers and Rs 5 lakh in cash, a strong reward for the youngest finalist of the season.
While Ashwini Gowda did not take home a massive cheque, the second runner up tag, boosted visibility, and steady fan support often translate into new TV offers, event appearances, and social media collaborations after the show, which many past contestants have turned into full-time careers.
Disclaimer: The information above is based on recent media reports, televised episodes, and publicly available coverage of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 and earlier seasons. Details like prize money, vote trends, and winner names may change or be updated by the official channel, so viewers should always verify with Colors Kannada or JioCinema.
