It took the energy out of Bigg Boss Kannada, which is why it’s no wonder Kichcha Sudeep is so popular, but Kannada is the true reason the show is what it is. But toward the end of the twelfth season, the host isn’t far behind; he instead has found himself buried in a great social media storm.
The reason for that historic frustration?
The most recent “Kiccha’s Applause” given to contestants Dhruvanth Talwar and Ashwini Gowda.
The Disputed Applause
In the latest weekend episode, Sudeep shared the season’s crowning achievement with a hearty round of applause. When Ashwini Gowda performed last week so impressively that it even elicited much applause as one of the people and she took the floor and stood her ground against the majority people in the house. Dhruvanth Talwar received the "Season Applause" for the overall gameplay over the 112-day journey a recognition for Dhruvanth Talwar overall.
Sudeep explained that they were able to retain their uniqueness in a minority group battling a bigger group in the house and defended the move that was happening. Outrage for viewers: “It’s an unfair decision”. The ruling has irkingly piqued a large section of the audience, chiefly the huge support for Gilli Nata (Malavalli Nataraj). Sudeep’s Instagram comments now receive thousands of critical comments from disappointed people watching. Notably, fan-driven topics included:
Gilli Nata Has Been Blame
Fans say Gilli Nata has been the "One-Man Show" and has been the main entertainer of the season. They write that dismissing his work for what could be a season-level bonus, is a discount to his work ethic.
- Blame: Many Internet participants have labelled Dhruvanth an "overactor" who relies on shouting, contrasting his manner of speaking with Gilli's natural humor and relatability.
- Unbelief in the Award: A few online comments went like “Your applause has now lost significance” as well as “This was the worst episode of the season and the decision was not one of fairness.” “Sir sir I’m your most devoted fan but the Applause wasn’t fair this time. There was Gilli who got Karnataka entertainment every day, Dhruvanth only yelling,” one user wrote on Instagram.
The Gilli Nata Factor
Gilli Nata is not even winning the "Season Applause," but he is soaring in popularity. The comedian is receiving online comforts, saying that he may have missed the host's praise but that he's received the "Applause of the people of Karnataka." And with the finale scheduled for January 18, 2026, that’ll only be more reason to continue to make Gilli the one who goes on top for the trophy. We can hardly tell when that public outcry will be sussed out by Sudeep in the grand finale. For now, the "Kiccha’s Applause" scandal has topped the list of the most discussed topics in the BBK12 scene.
