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Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12: Gilli Nata takes the trophy home, wins Rs 50 lakhs as prize money

Gilli Nata emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, lifting the trophy after a dramatic finale. Along with the title, he walked away with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh, capping off a journey marked by strong gameplay and audience support.

January 19, 2026 / 13:58 IST
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  • Gilli Nata wins Bigg Boss Kannada 12, earns Rs 50 lakh and trophy
  • Rakshitha Shetty was the runner up, praised for her strong opinions and grace
  • Host Kichcha Sudeep congratulated Gilli Nata as contestants celebrated his win

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 came to an exciting end with a grand finale that kept viewers hooked till the last moment. The season started in September last year and ran for several months. It became one of the most discussed Kannada television shows because of its fights and unexpected twists.

After a long journey six finalists reached the grand finale stage. In the final episode Gilli Nata was announced as the winner of the season. Along with the title he also won a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh and fans of him are super happy with this achievement of his. Audiences who rooted for him cheered with joy and happiness.

The trophy was designed to represent the culture and tradition of Karnataka and this made the victory even more special for Gilli Nata. Host Kichcha Sudeep congratulated him warmly on stage. Other contestants also joined to hug and celebrate his win.

Who is Gilli Nata

For the unversed, Gilli Nata is known for his sharp humor and entertaining nature. Before entering the Bigg Boss house he was already popular among audiences. He took part in Comedy Kiladis Season 4 where he finished as runner up. He also acted in films like 1st Day 1st Show and Langoti Man.

Meanwhile Rakshitha Shetty emerged as the runner up of the season. She also won hearts with her strong opinions and graceful conduct.

The show was hosted by popular actor Kichcha Sudeep who guided the contestants through every week with his strong presence. This season began with nineteen contestants from different backgrounds. They included actors, models, social media creators, radio jockeys and common people. As the weeks passed several contestants were eliminated through public voting and tasks. A few wild card entries also joined later and changed the game.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Jan 19, 2026 12:17 pm

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