Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 struck the OTT platform and television screens on September 28, 2025. Hosted once again by Kichcha Sudeepa, this is the 12th edition of the regional reality program, which presents a new theme: Onti vs Jeenti (Solo vs Duo).
This season, the players have entered the Bigg Boss Kannada house as a solo or duet player, based on public votes. With the drama that already takes place from the start itself, here is a complete list of competitors and players who make their debut this season.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 competitors
From film actors to social media influencers, Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 presents 19 candidates. This includes:
1. Sudhi cockroach: Cockroach Sudhi is a popular actor in Kannada cinema known for his nasty roles. The actor became famous in the industry after appearing in the film Tagaru, where he played the character known as the Cafard, which earned him the nickname.
2. Raashika Shetty: Raashika Shetty is a film actress who worked in the film Manada Kadalu with Sumukha.
3. Nipanal Malu: Malu Nipanal is a singer who was famous on social networks after his song Na Driver has become viral. He is from Uttara Karnataka.
4. Spandana Somanna: Spandana Somanna is a model who is also known for her passage in the soap operas in Kannada.
5. Mallamma, alias Matina Malli: Mallamma, also known as Matina Malli, is a social media influencer known for her humorous and talkative nature. The personality of the Internet is known among its fans for having presented rural life.
6. Manju Bhashini: Manju Bhashini is a veteran actress from Kannada Serials, better known for the popular 90s, idiot Lalli.
7. Kari Basappa: Kari Basappa is another celebrity of social media that has become famous with its bodybuilding content.
8. Kavya Shaiva: Kavya Shaiva is an actress who has mainly appeared in Kannada series. She also appeared in the film Kothalavadi.
9. Gilli Nata: Gilli Nata is a Kannada actor celebrated for his various humorous roles, now making his debut on reality TV.
10. Jhanvi R: Jhanvi R is an anchor of television in various programs and now made his debut as a Bigg Boss Kannada player.
11. Dhruvant (Charith Balappa): Dhruvnath is an actor of Kannada Cine known for his role in the Muddu Lakshmi in series.
12. Chandraprabha: Chandraprabha was a recent viral sensation on social networks, better known for a plaster video. Now the personality of the Internet is part of Kannada Bigg Boss 12.
13. Dhanush Gowda: Another television actor who made his debut on the Bigg Boss Kannada show this season was Dhanush Gowda. The actor is known for his work in the geeta in series.
Interestingly, the last season of Bigg Kannada boss had actress Bhavya Gowda, who was her co-star in the same series.
14. CHANGE STATH: Social media star, alias dog satisfaction, is known for her lifestyle, and raising her dogs also entered the Bigg Boss house.
15. Ashwini: Ashwini is a serial actress who is popular for her Muddu Lakshmi in series.
16. Abhishek shrikanth: Abhishek Shrikanth is an actor of soap opera who had previously appeared in the show Vadhu.
17. Ashwini Gowda: Ashwini Gowda is a popular actress in Kannada cinema and television. The actress, after appearing in 100 films and 25 soap operas, finally entered the Bigg Boss house. It is also known for its strong pro-Kannada activism.
18. Rakshitha shetty: Rakshitha Shetty is a social media star who dug a niche for herself with her conversation style and her unique charm.
19. RJ Amit Pawar: RJ Amit Pawar is a former radio jockey and content creator of Bengaluru. He has a huge social media message and hosted various shows, including Ted Talks.
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