On the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 (BBK 12), the high-risk landscape is the epicentre of the climax journey. There are now over 100 days in the “Dodmane” behind which the final 8 contestants all share a space. They hope to make their spot in the final tournament after the recent removal of Spandana Somanna. Here’s a closer look at both the latest nomination drama and current heated rivalries playing out on the show.
Last 8 Face the Heat:
Final rounds of BBK 12. Dhruvanth, Rashika Shetty, Ashwini Gowda, Gilli Nata, Kavya Shaiva, Dhanush Gowda, Rakshita Shetty and Mutant Raghu are now the remaining eight contestants in the race. As the finale approaches, the final nomination process has been a jolt to many.
Gilli Nata’s Nomination Shock
Dhanush, currently the Captain, secured immunity and has escaped this week’s eviction in an unexpected twist. But now most of the other housemates are at risk. The greatest shock was the nomination of Gilli Nata. Although he was hugely popular, Gilli was nominated for only one vote — cast by his nemesis Ashwini Gowda. Gilli, who worried he would get off because of the fewer votes against him, expressed his surprise in the episode. But he’s more sure than ever he’ll be able to deliver this last week because of his devoted followers.
Escalating Tensions and Rising Conflicts
1. The Clash of the Shettys: As each storyline escalates, feuds that have been going on for so long on this show are getting worse and worse. An enormous confrontation was had between Rashika Shetty and Rakshita Shetty. The two have clashed for weeks, though the latest fight nearly spilled over into violence. Both of them are in constant conflict, and their bickering has split the house and the viewers further apart as they appear to be determined to fight for their spot in the Top 5 – their violent stand-offs.
2. Mutant Raghu vs. Dhruvanth: Meanwhile, back in the house Mutant Raghu and Dhruvanth exchanged barbs with each other. And Raghu is a player who also plays very well, and Dhruvanth, with his time and energy in the Secret Room, is back reinvigorated to dominate these tasks.
3. Gilli Nata and Kavya Shaiva: The “Friendship” Debate. Gilli Nata’s persistent support for Kavya Shaiva remains a point of criticism for housemates and elements of the audience. Gilli has stood by Kavya for this season despite being dubbed "biased" by his competitors. Aspects of the show’s final play are calling for a ‘Gilli vs. Kavya’ moment in a big way in a way few other show lovers have been able to predict until this point.
Road to the Grand Finale
Surviving 100 days in Bigg Boss house is no easy task. All eight of these contestants have had emotional breakdowns, physical responsibilities and intense scrutiny. Then as the Grand Finale approaches—the first day of next week on this date in January, 2026, so there will be no end to the intensity. With an almost certain mid-week elimination around the corner, the question remains: Who will be the eventual winner of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12?
