Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Winner Gilli Nata Lifts the Trophy, Takes Home ₹50 Lakh and a New Car

Bigg Boss Kannada 12 concluded on a high note on Sunday evening, with fans seeing their predictions come true as Gilli Nata lifted the coveted winner’s trophy. The grand finale of the Kichcha Sudeep-hosted reality show aired on Colors Kannada and JioHotstar, attracting massive viewership across Karnataka and beyond.

As announced by Kichcha Sudeep, Gilli Nata was declared the winner, leaving the popular YouTuber visibly emotional on stage. Sudeep raised Gilli’s hand during the finale, officially confirming his victory amid loud cheers from the audience. The Bigg Boss Kannada 12 winner walked away with a ₹50 lakh cash prize along with a brand-new Maruti Suzuki Victoris.

Even before the finale aired, unofficial social media polls and online predictions had strongly pointed towards Gilli Nata’s win. The overwhelming response after the voting lines closed further reinforced the belief that he would emerge victorious, and the grand finale ultimately proved fans right.

Rakshita Shetty secured the first runner-up position, while Ashwini Gowda finished as the second runner-up. Contestants Dhanush Gowda, Mutant Raghu, and Kavya were eliminated during the finale, finishing in sixth, fifth, and fourth places respectively. As the runner-up, Rakshita took home ₹25 lakh as prize money.

Gilli Nata gained immense popularity early in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, largely due to his sharp comic timing, which often spilled over into intense confrontations inside the house. At one point, his fan following became so strong that even host Kichcha Sudeep faced online trolling for not acknowledging him frequently enough.

Who Is Gilli Nata?

Gilli Nata first rose to fame on YouTube, where his comedy sketches earned him widespread recognition. He later transitioned to television and emerged as the runner-up of Comedy Khiladigalu Season 4, further cementing his popularity.

His television journey also includes appearances on shows such as Dance Karnataka Dance and Bharjari Bachelors, along with several web series. He made his silver-screen debut in Darshan’s film The Devil. However, his stint on Bigg Boss Kannada 12 proved to be a game-changer, propelling him to a new level of fame and making him one of the most talked-about reality show winners in recent times.