In the world of entertainment, every major decision will inevitably bring either praise or criticism. For Kannada idol Kichcha Sudeep, who has been the host of Bigg Boss Kannada for the past 10 years, this has been a recurring theme. BBK 12 is no exception. One controversy after another has emerged. The week-long "Kicchana Chappale" (Kichcha's Applause) was awarded during its weekend episode.
The Spark: Dhruvanth Vs. Gilli Fans
However, the tension began when Sudeep chose to give special thanks to contestant Dhruvanth as the new recipient of the season’s praise. Announcing this from the Bigg Boss stage, Sudeep remarked, “Dhruvanth has been an extraordinary source of entertainment.
His VT (Video Tape) highlights are consistently unique and engaging.” While Dhruvanth’s supporters appreciated the recognition, it didn’t sit well with fellow participant Gilli (Malavalli Nataraj). Gilli's supporters argue that from the beginning of the series, he has been the show's main source of entertainment. Comments on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram poured in, asserting that Gilli’s contributions vastly outweigh Dhruvanth’s. "Gilli is a better entertainer by miles. For someone who always kept the house lively, this decision feels unfair!" a prominent fan page argued.
Sudeep Fans retaliate with a viral throwback
After Sudeep was accused of many things by a fan base they had supported all along, the fan-base's fierce loyalty led them to take action. However, instead of engaging in a shouting match, they started distributing a compelling video from Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10. In the viral video, Sudeep uses a cool, friendly demeanor to confront social media trolls. He was under such scrutiny back then when he remarked:
“There are troll pages I know were really created specifically with my financial investment to target me. Even when I say “Good Morning,” they reply with “Who needs your Good Morning?” They talk about me, and I simply enjoy it. I’ve done nothing shameful. Their trolls do not bother me because, in a sense, I am a source of income. And their ‘bread and butter’ runs because of my name.” By distributing this video, Sudeep’s followers are making it abundantly clear: The superstar is not concerned by online negativity; he makes decisions based on his professional experience of the game, not trends on social media.
A Test of Neutrality
The “Kicchana Chappale,” also known as the highest honor in the Bigg Boss house, regularly boosts one contestant’s morale and popularity. But when the audience’s perception of the choice of character differs from the host’s, it often invites accusations of bias. The fact that Sudeep has been saying his job has always been to watch the housemates from an impartial standpoint, picking up subtle things that wouldn’t be covered up in a one-hour daily edit.
As the finale draws near, the stakes are higher than ever. The split between “Gilli Fans” and “Dhruvanth Fans” has now put the spotlight right on Sudeep’s next move. This, now we know, is not going to disappear, so everybody is waiting for the next Varada Kathe Kichchana Jote (Weekend with Kichcha) and all the answers, or will the host let the online storm wash over them or still, in their own way, let us focus, or not focus, on the housemates, their internal dynamics.
