The 12th season of a hit reality show hosted by the dynamic Kiccha Sudeep has become a blockbuster. It is the year for a new and higher-stakes game, with 37 crore votes reportedly polled just on the night before the final. Though the official announcement is live telecast at this moment, online trends and “leaked” rankings have just stirred up a firestorm of discussion with the fan bases of the top finalists.
Gilli Nata emerges as the Frontrunner
Based on separate exit polls and social media trends (as well as data released at ETimes and Filmibeat), Gilli Nata is overwhelmingly predicted to win Bigg Boss Kannada 12. Poll results show that he has a massive 63% to 68% of the public vote. Gilli Nata is a comedian known for his keen wit and the way he does most of the tasks, his coming out from "Comedy Khiladigalu" to the BBK stage became extremely popular among people.
#BBK12
— Honest Review 2.0 (@Honestreview03) January 15, 2026
Voting report (05:00Pm)#Gilli #Rakshitha #AshwiniGowda#Kavya #Raghu #Dhanush
(First position lead 45+ lakhs )#KichchaSudeep
The Final Rankings: A Shock to Fans?
A viral ‘leak’ from the handle Honest Review indicates the audience is waiting for Gilli Nata at the top of the ranking charts but a different position in the list to be awarded to Ashwini Gowda. The final order might be as follows if these rumors turned out to be true:
- Winner: Gilli Nata
- 1st Runner-up: Rakshitha Shetty
- 2nd Runner-up: Ashwini Gowda
- 3rd Runner-up: Kavya Shaiva
- 4th Runner-up: Mutant Raghu
- 5th Runner-up: Dhanush Gowda
The fearless activist and actor Ashwini Gowda has been another powerhouse of the season. But trends indicate that Rakshitha Shetty who famously returned to the house after an initial day-one eviction could have surpassed her in the final stretch to be granted the runner-up spot.
#BBK12
— Honest Review (@honestreview01) January 17, 2026
WINNER #Gilli
Congratulations 👏
ಮುಂದೆ ಪ್ರತಿ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಆಲೋಚನೆ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ ಗಮನ ಹರಿಸಿ ನೀನು ಒಬ್ಬ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಕಲಾವಿದನಾಗಿ ಹಾಗೂ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕನಾಗಿ ಬೆಳಿಬೇಕು ಒಳ್ಳೆದಾಗಲಿ 🤗 #KichchaSudeep pic.twitter.com/E7TyvKkGAP
What the Winner Takes Home
Season 12 winner will get more than just the title. The rewards include:
- Golden Trophy: a special trophy with Karnataka symbols featuring traditional Karnataka motifs, using the BBK12 logo.
- ₹50 Lakh Cash Prize: The usual prize, subject to tax.
- Career Boost: Typically, Sandalwood industry winners with the help of this platform have an influx of film offers and endorsement agreements.
Grand Finale Highlights
The finale, which will air at 6:00 PM on Colors Kannada and streams on JioHotstar, will be a star-studded affair. Expect Kannada-style high-energy performances from all 24 main contestants, extra appearances by Kannada celebrities, and Kiccha Sudeep’s trademark wit in character!
