As Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12's climactic finale approaches, viewers' anticipations have spun to a fever pitch. People initially thought that the high-profile contestant Gilli Nata would be the one in the championship, but the tables have swung. Dhanush was actually the first finalist of the season according to an unexpected twist, and who should be so impressed? Dhanush's strategic climb to the finale is the story of who made it this far.
Dhanush got to the finale in a series of tactical maneuvers and wins that were timely to the finished match. When Dhanush took his place on the team as captain of this season at the end, he achieved some advantages. His captaincy gave him a shot at a direct take on the high-stakes “Top 6” challenge.
In the final competition of playing the ultimate deciding factor of who is the first finalist, Dhanush had strong rivals like Ashwini Gowda, Mutant Raghu and Kavya Shaiva who challenged him with strong-handed, even tough going opposition that had been beaten out by tough competition. The assignment required speed, concentration and physical stamina. And then there was Dhanush showing an exemplary skill in completing the challenge as quickly as he can in order to win the coveted “Ticket to Finale.”
He was met by mixed reactions from those in his surroundings and none louder than Rashika Shetty who spoke out in celebration of his achievement. The Rise of a Dark Horse. Dhanush was regularly called "Passive" and lacked the “pleasure” he had to provide back when the season first began as a household name. But even though the tasks in general were a good enough performance for him, he could never do so at an emotion- or entertainment-filled level.
But as it got busier, Dhanush was able to shift his gears — with every chance to prove he made it. The sudden leap of his rise recently has solidified for him a serious title contender with an increasingly large fan base in the TV business.
The Gilli Nata Factor: Success Outside, Setback Inside
On the other hand, Gilli Nata (Nataraju), who joined the show as a "horse to watch," faced a major setback during the Top 6 race. As a fan favourite, Gilli stumbled in the critical stages of the competition, allowing Dhanush to triumph. However, Gilli Nata has a lot to celebrate outside the house. He recently hit a personal milestone of being over 1 million followers on Instagram.
Prior to Bigg Boss: ~80,000 followers. Up to date: 1.2 million+ followers.
The "Gilli Storm"
The witty one-liners and “Banyan Raja” persona have turned him into a household name across Karnataka. Though he lost the first chance at the finale, his enormous following means he will retain some power in the voting segments.
What’s Next?
The race is far from over. After Dhanush was declared safe, the remaining contestants, such as Gilli Nata, Ashwini Gowda, and Dhruvanth, need to fight for the final Top 6 spots. Whether Gilli can turn his huge social media following into a trophy is the season’s highest question of all.
