Before the launch of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, host Kichcha Sudeep had promised, "Everything until now was one calculation; from here on, it’s a different game." Those words have now turned into a reality. Season 12 has officially pulverized the records of the previous 11 seasons, emerging as an unstoppable force on the TRP charts.
The latest statistics for Week 49 are out, and the numbers are staggering. The show isn't just dominating the weekends; its weekday reality episodes are also clocking record-breaking viewership.
The Numbers Speak: BBK 12 TRP Breakdown
For the 49th week of the year, Bigg Boss Kannada 12 has achieved a "Double Digit" TRP, a rare and prestigious feat in the regional television space.
- Weekend Special (with Kichcha Sudeep): The Saturday and Sunday episodes recorded a massive 12.7 TVR, proving the immense pull of Sudeep's hosting.
- Weekday Reality Episodes: The daily episodes (Monday–Friday) clocked a solid 9.8 TVR, outperforming almost every other daily soap and reality show in Karnataka.
Comparison with Other Reality Shows
While Bigg Boss sits comfortably at the top, other reality shows are also vying for attention.
- Dance Karnataka Dance: 9.6 TVR
- Comedy Kiladigalu: 3.8 TVR
Channel War: Top 5 Kannada Channels
Despite the individual success of Bigg Boss on Colors Kannada, the battle for channel supremacy remains fierce. Zee Kannada continues to lead the pack, followed closely by Colors Kannada.
Daily Soap Ratings (Fiction Shows)
Even with the Bigg Boss wave, daily soaps continue to hold their loyal audiences. Here is how the top shows on the two leading channels performed:
Colors Kannada Top Hits:
- Muddu Sose: 7.0
- Nandagokula: 6.0
- Bhagyalakshmi: 5.7
- Ramachari: 2.6
Zee Kannada Top Hits:
- Annayya: 8.7
- Karna: 8.6
- Lakshmi Nivasa: 8.3
- Puttakkana Makkalu: 6.2