Gilli Nata (Malavalli Nataraj)’s celebration in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 may have gone from Mandya’s streets to the digital world. The hit comedian, who won the trophy as the new face of Bigg Boss Kannada on January 18, 2026, with astounding and record-setting 37 crore+ votes, has yet to share the footage of being extremely tearful when his beloved team finally voted for the award on Instagram that has since gone viral.
The creator of the "Gilli Magic" is shown in the video to be in a panic, confessing to being "struggling to return to reality" after 112 days of living in the locked house.
A Personal “Big Salute” to Fans
Gilli Nata, who rose from plain beginnings as a set assistant to become a household name, wrote an emotional note to his fans. He said he was too shocked at the amount of support he got:
“Everything you’ve accomplished got to do with me, and you’ve made it permanent in your heart. Some have also even tattooed my name on their hands, while others took vows (harake) for my win. To an ever-marginalised Gilli, you have now bestowed the crown of victory.
Thank you for not thinking so much about your own time and your love and the many things to come.” He won the precious award, ₹50 lakh cash prize with the new Maruti Suzuki SUV in the back seat, and a more elaborate ₹10 lakh gift from host Kiccha Sudeep in return. hints at the "Next Big Step". The best aspect of Gilli's article, however, was the reference to a "next step and new path" that he will enter with the win. This raised strong concerns among fans and insiders in the industry:
Partnering with Century Star Shivarajkumar
Gilli reportedly went to get blessings at the house of Dr. Shivarajkumar & Geetha Shivarajkumar yesterday. It comes as news that Gilli has landed a major comic line in Shivanna's upcoming, big-budget, rural drama, which he allegedly agreed just before he entered the Bigg Boss house.
Gicchi GiliGili Hosting Rumors
As Gicchi GiliGili gets into its next season, the public is clamoring to see Gilli Nata returning - not as a show contestant but as a host (or even an official vet) or mentor. The Devil Release: Gives fans a glimpse of the upcoming film The Devil, due to feature Darshan, who will showcase a more serious aspect of the actor.
A Grounded Champion
But while he has experienced an influx of popularity, and his Instagram following has gone from 2 lakh to over 1.7 million, Gilli is still tied to his origins. He recently attended a huge victory rally in his hometown and vowed to invest a percentage of his winnings into farmland. Gilli Nata has been transitioning from a reality TV star to a versatile Sandalwood actor, and as he prepares for his “new journey,” it’s quite obvious that he’s on the right track.
