Fuelling off the countdown, Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 season finale officially hits the big time. The final battle will take place on this weekend, 17 and 18 January 2026, and fans are waiting for someone to have the trophy hoisted. It's a scene from 16 weeks of gripping melodrama, comedy, and emotional gymnastics, which now goes entirely to us for the viewers.
The Final Race: Meet The Top 6
After mid week’s emotional eviction of Dhruvanth, the elite six are now left with the house. Each of these contestants charted their own way to that finish:
- Gilli Nata: The comedian who won a couple of hearts in his comedy "Nalli Mule".
- Dhanush Gowda: First contestant to enter through the "Ticket to Finale."
- Ashwini Gowda: The strong-willed and resilient spirit of a girl.
- Rakshitha Shetty: The coastal influencer who became a follower's favorite.
- Kavya Shaiwa: A consistent performer with much emotional resonance.
- Raghu: Strategist who has led the house a few times.
Voting Rules: Don’t Screw Your Vote!
The voting process for the finale is also highly regulated. Please keep in mind that any votes cast in or from mid-week elimination (previous to Wednesday, January 14) do not count toward the grand finale. The last voting line opened Wednesday night and continues to be open until 10:00 a.m., on Sunday, January 18.
Key Voting Details:
- Platform: The voting is for the JioHotstar (formerly JioCinema/Hotstar) app only.
- Vote Count: If a user is registered at least 99 votes can be cast.
- Flexibility: You can choose to vote for any single contestant who is in your favorite bracket with all 99 votes, or divide it amongst multiple finalists.
- Irreversible: The votes cannot be changed or recalled.
How to Vote on JioHotstar
- You can use JioHotstar app on your mobile.
- In the search bar, check "Bigg Boss Kannada 12".
- Select the "Vote Now" banner shown in the show's main page.
- Click on the photo of your favorite finalist.
- Drag the slider or click until you reach your desired number of votes (up to 99).
- Click "Done" or "Submit" to finalize.
Grand Finale Schedule
The grand finale will be televised on Colors Kannada and streamed on JioHotstar from 6:30pm Saturday (Jan 17) through Sunday (Jan 18). Sunday late night will see host Kiccha Sudeep declare the winner. There will be no eviction on Saturday to preserve the suspense, reports say, and everyone is watching as the voting lines finally close Sunday morning. Ensure your favorite contestant is surrounded by the support that they just need so you can make it until 10:00 AM!
