This has become the high fever of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, nowhere are fans more visible than in Harihara, Davanagere district. Backed up by Gilli Nata from a grassroots team, the fans of Gilli Nata are in their last moment to put her down, and her whole state is in the spotlight. Supporters have established their own "voting camps" as a show of fandom to see if their favorite contestant gets to claim the awards.
Special Campaign along the Riverbanks
Harihara home of the Harihareshwara Temple and stunning Tungabhadra River was the epicenter of a digital voting revolution this week. Gilli Nata fans were adamant that social media weren’t to blame, so they went out on the streets and down the riverbanks to get every vote.
Dedicated fans erected special tents on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, a site that draws thousands of locals and tourists each day to perform religious rites and tour the area. This strategic location meant that the "Gilli Army" could mix with a wide range of people, including young people, technology literate students and the elderly.
Link and Vote Initiative
Knowing that some viewers might find the JioCinema app's digital voting or specific links confusing, the fans made this process easier. At these tents, volunteers offered up a simple question to passersby: “Support our local talent Gilli.” The process was extremely well-organized:
Digital assistance
Fans sent in link, QR code-based voting messages through WhatsApp. Hands-on assistance: For users unfamiliar with the app, volunteers took them through both the sign-up process and the voting booth and helped them answer questions immediately. Huge Outreach: Visitors to the riverbank welcomed with fans adorning placards and banners of Gilli Nata, giving the festival atmosphere an election-like feel.
Why is "Gilli Hawa" that strong
One of the most relatable characters ever on Bigg Boss Kannada 12, Gilli Nata had a real, unrefined and real bond with the general public on their road trip. On Davanagere, his fans consider him a role model for their soil, and the pride radiates through him. “Gilli is more than just a contestant; he is one of us. He has played the game with honesty and amusement. We want to make sure that there’s no vote uncounted in his home region,” said one of the lead organizers of the Harihara voting camp.
Impact on the Finale
When the grand finale is held on 18 January 2026, these localized projects in such small towns like Harihara will turn out to be a crucial factor. While other contestants rely heavily on paid social media promotions, the organic, grassroots campaign for Gilli Nata is an indicator of how much his followers really care.
The visualization of supporters in tents overlooking a riverside river--all work away at their phones--has gone viral across Karnataka, so that even Gilli's "trend" at the end stage in this final game looks likely going viral. As the deadline nears, the winner’s announcement looming on the horizon, Harihara is hopeful their “son of the soil” will return home with the Bigg Boss crown.
