Bigg Boss Kannada 12's final week of action came to a twist on Tuesday night (January 13, 2026) when the dreaded "Midnight Eviction" siren rang out into the house. Dhruvanth, an actor who had made news the whole time with aggressive gameplay and confidence that he was a "winner," was put together to face the exit door based on the lowest public vote count.
The Fall of a Giant
Dhruvanth’s stay in the house was an emotional rollercoaster of scandals. He had been fake-evicted and sent to the Secret Room earlier in the season, and had just won the coveted “Kiccha Sudeep’s Applause” (Kicchaana Chappale) just last week, all expectations that he’d reach the final two were high. But voting lines, closing on Tuesday evening, during mid-week favored other contestants, and he left in stunning fashion.
Meet the Top 6 Finalists
After Dhruvanth’s departure, the competition is down to six heroes to each bring their strengths to the final stage: And after winning the "Ticket to Finale" task,
- Dhanush became the first confirmed finalist. His physical skills as well as his captaincy abilities have made him the most serious candidate for the trophy.
- Gilli: A house joker and his humour made him stand out among the many people who love him, Gilli. The players and games he plays have led others to some trepidation, but his popularity has never been matched.
- Raghu: Known for his simple, direct talk style that has garnered his popularity without being drawn into unnecessary disputes by keeping out of political hot water.
- Kavya: An emotional player with great toughness, Kavya is really good at getting the crowd to share in her vulnerability.
- Rakshita: A fierce, outspoken contestant, Rakshita has held her position confidently and come back from the Secret Room.
- Ashwini: A regular task performer, Ashwini has become a dark horse who just kept making moves.
Finale Predictions
After Dhruvanth's departure many have been disappointed, but with that opened the next stage where Dhanush and Gilli can face off face to face in the final combat. Dhanush's "Ticket to Finale" win gives him a great mental advantage, whereas Gilli's "Damal Dimil Dakka" support, a viral sensation, proves to be the biggest threat to any opponent. As the grand finale with a final date on January 17th and 18th approaches, the tension in the house is at a higher pitch than ever. Will the strategic Dhanush bring an edge or will the "People's Champion" Gilli win?
