The "Common Man’s Hero" Gilli Nata has found his biggest support system on the city’s streets. Today, the local auto-rickshaw drivers’ association mounted a grand celebration at Kannada Katte to celebrate Gilli’s victory. And drivers donned “Vote for Gilli” posters on their vehicles and chanted over the sound of an echo in the city streets of Bellandur.
A Symbolic Tribute to Legends
A move that resonated with many, the "Geddu Ba Gilli" (Come Back Victorious, Gilli) official posters included the pictures of late Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar (Appu), Abhinaya Chakravarthy Kiccha Sudeep and Challenging Star Darshan. In listing these icons, the fans were sending a message that Gilli’s journey encapsulates the common aspect and pride of the Kannada entertainment industry.
The "Free Ride" Revolution
The campaign will feature a bold pledge from the Bellandur auto community. In fact, officially it has stated that if Gilli Nata wins Season 12 they:
- Scope: There will be free rides, within a 20 km radius of the Bellandur area.
- The Schedule: The service will be available from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM on the day after the finale announcement.
The Intent: “Gilli is one of us
He came from a humble background and has made us proud with his humor and honesty. It is our way of celebrating his success with the people,” said one of the drivers who participated. Gilli’s Historic Popularity. Gilli: Gilli, who rose to fame as the runner-up of Comedy Kiladigalu and also has spent more than 100 days in the Bigg Boss house, has rapidly built a legend in the Bigg Boss household. And his Instagram following went from 1 lakh to 1.3 million, an indication of his enormous appeal.
Although competition has its competition in the form of finalists such as Dhanush, Kavya, and Ashwini, there is wide support for Gilli on the ground, as seen in bike rallies and auto-campaigns. With the grand finale set for January 18, 2026, drawing near, everyone’s eyes are on the trophy and for the people of Bellandur, a possible day of free travel.
