Bigg Boss Kannada, the celebrated reality television series, marked its remarkable milestone with its tenth season, premiering on October 8, 2023. Hosted by the illustrious Kichcha Sudeep for the tenth consecutive time, this season promises to be a riveting spectacle for viewers across Colors Kannada and Jio Cinema platforms.
Telecast Overview:
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 airs daily on Colors Kannada, presenting the main episodes filled with intriguing tasks, emotional interactions, and unexpected twists. For ardent fans seeking an immersive experience, the 24/7 Live Channel on JioCinema provides an uninterrupted, real-time glimpse into the happenings within the Bigg Boss house, available on weekdays.
Production and Theme:
Produced by Endemol Shine India (now merged with Banijay), the season's theme, "Happy Bigg Boss," resonates with the essence of celebration, commemorating a decade of the show's success. The theme encapsulates joy, festivity, and the jubilant spirit that has characterized the journey of Bigg Boss Kannada over the years.
Contestants and Format:
Staying true to its original format, this season exclusively features celebrities as contestants. The show plunges these well-known personalities into a custom-built house, completely cut off from the outside world for 98 days, or 14 weeks. The housemates' lives and actions are governed by the enigmatic and ever-present entity known as Bigg Boss.
Each passing week, the dynamics within the house evolve as contestants navigate through challenges, form alliances, and contend against each other to survive eviction. The audience plays a pivotal role through their votes, determining the fate of the housemates. Every eviction brings forth a mix of emotions, alliances, and unexpected turns, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
The culmination of this gripping journey arrives in the final week, where the contestant with the highest votes emerges victorious, claiming the coveted title and accolades as the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 signifies a decade-long legacy of entertainment, drama, and unforgettable moments. With its engaging format, charismatic host, and a diverse lineup of celebrity contestants, the show continues to captivate audiences and sustain its legacy as one of the most-watched reality television series in India.
As the season unfolds, viewers brace themselves for a roller-coaster ride of emotions, drama, and unexpected revelations, making every episode an unmissable event in the annals of reality television.
Stay tuned as Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 unfolds its chapters, promising a celebration of entertainment, camaraderie, and the triumph of the human spirit within the confines of the iconic Bigg Boss house.
Original Entrants:
- Namratha Gowda - Actress, model, and influencer known for her versatile roles in the entertainment industry.
- Snehith Gowda - Actor whose presence adds flair and dynamism to the show.
- Eshani Chandrashekar - Renowned singer and rapper, bringing musical vibes to the house.
- Vinay Gowda - Actor with a captivating screen presence and diverse talents.
- Avinash Surasundra - Actor, writer, and entrepreneur, adding depth and creativity to the house.
- Drone Prathap - Entrepreneur with a distinctive personality and business acumen.
- Santhosh Kumar - Comedian, promising laughter and light-hearted moments.
- Tanisha Kuppanda - Actress and model known for her charm and grace.
- Neethu Vanajaksshi - Model, tattoo artist, and Miss Trans Queen India 2019, bringing diversity and strength to the house.
- Siri Sirija - Actress known for her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
- Rakshak Sena - Actor contributing intensity and fervor to the show.
- Sangeetha Sringeri - Actress and model, adding glamour and elegance to the Bigg Boss house.
- Snake Shyam - Snake conservationist with a unique perspective and passion for wildlife.
- Chitral Rangaswamy - Actress and fitness model, showcasing a blend of grace and athleticism.
- Varthur Santhosh - Influencer and cattle brand ambassador, bringing his own influence and perspectives to the mix.
- Bhagyashree Rao - Actress known for her compelling performances and charisma.
- Gaurish Akki - News anchor and journalist, offering insights and a different dimension to the conversations in the house.
- Michael Ajay - Model and fitness trainer, adding his fitness expertise and charm to the dynamic house.
- Karthik Mahesh - Actor and model known for his screen presence and charisma.
Wild Card Entrants:
- Avinash Shetty - Actor and Model, injecting fresh energy and unpredictability as a wild card entrant.
- Pavi Poovappa - Model joining as a wild card entrant, adding a new perspective and dynamics to the existing housemates.
- Note 1 : Avinash & Chitral were rejected by the audience, and thus were evicted on the premiere itself.
- Note 2 : Bhagyashree, Eshani, Gaurish, Michael, Namratha, Neethu, Santhosh, Shyam, Snehith, Siri, and Vinay were selected housemates.
- Note 3 : Karthik, Prathap, Rakshak, Sangeetha, Varthur, and Tanisha were put on hold and had to perform weekly tasks to sustain in the house.
- Note 4 : Karthik, Prathap, Rakshak, Sangeetha, Varthur, and Tanisha, on-hold housemates were not eligible to nominate.
- Note 5 : Bhagyashree, Eshani, Gaurish, Michael, Namratha, Neethu, Santhosh, Shyam, Siri, Snehith, and Vinay, had to nominate from on-hold housemates, Karthik, Prathap, Rakshak, Sangeetha, Varthur, and Tanisha.
- Note 6 : Day 2, Bhagyashree, Eshani, Gaurish, Michael, Namratha, Neethu, Santhosh, Shyam, Siri, Snehith, and Vinay have to nominate each other.
- Note 7 : Day 8, Bhagyashree, Gaurish, Michael, Sangeetha, and Santhosh have to play an immunity task. Michael won the immunity from the task and saved the week 2 eviction.
- Note 8 : Evicted housemate Gaurish directly nominated Neethu for the week 3 eviction process.
- Note 9 : Varthur, was ejected from the house on Day 15 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 for wearing a tiger claw pendant on launch day.
- Note 10 : Bhagyashree, Eshani, Karthik, Michael, Prathap, Snehith, Tanisha, and Vinay had to play an immunity task. Vinay won the task, received immunity from the task, and saved the week 3 eviction.
- Note 11 : Since Varthur's ejection, Host Kichcha Sudeep announced no eviction on week 3.
- Note 12 : Prathap and Karthik won the task, and Prathap selected Bhagyashree, Namratha, Sangeetha, Siri, Tanisha, and Karthik selected Michael to the nomination process and other housemates are not eligible to nominate.
- Note 13 : Day 22, Varthur re-entered the house.
- Note 14 : Housemates chose between nominate Vathur or not to nominate for week 4 eviction process. The majority voted to nominate Vathur.
- Note 15 : Best Performer was changed to Snehith after a discussion in the Saturday episode
- Note 16 : Prathap's team won task 1, and Prathap gave immunity to Bhagyashree and saved the week 5 eviction.
- Note 17 : Prathap team won task 2, and Prathap gave the immunity to Sangeetha, saved the week 5 eviction, and permanently nominated Snehith for week 5 eviction.
- Note 18 : Prathap's team won task 3, and Prathap gave the immunity to Tanisha, saved the week 5 eviction.
- Note 19 : Host Kichcha Sudeep used special power and announced no eviction on week 7.
- Note 20 : Week 6, Bigg Boss gives tasks as part of Nominations.
- Note 21 : Captain Michael directly nomaited Bhagyashree for week 6 eviction.
- Note 22 : Remaining housemates have to make a group of 3, and housemates had to mutually decide to nominate and save for week 6 eviction.
- Note 23 : (Eshani-nominated, Neethu-nominated, and Siri-saved), (Karthik-nominated, Sangeetha-saved, and Tanisha-nominated), (Namratha-nominated, Snehith-saved, and Vinay-nominated) and (Prathap-saved, Santhosh-nominated, and Varthur-saved) for week 6 eviction process.
- Note 24 : Host Kichcha Sudeep announced this week's double elimination on Day 41 Eshani was evicted, and on Day 42 Bhagyashree was evicted.
- Note 25 : Week 7, Bigg Boss gives tasks as part of Nominations.
- Note 26 : Neethu, was directly nominated for the week 7 nomination process due to the week 6 letter task.
- Note 27 : Captain Karthik saved Michael from week 7 eviction.
- Note 28 : Santhosh received an advantage from week 6 evicted housemate Bhagyashree, And he saved Varthur from week 7 eviction.
- Note 29 : In Week 7, Neethu won captaincy and became the captain of Week 8. However, Neethu got evicted on Day 49 and was directly removed from Captaincy.
- Note 30 : Neethu was given the option to select a captain from housemates and she selected Michael as the Week 8 House Captain but didn’t get the immunity from saving week 8 eviction.
- Note 31 : Snehith directly nominated from breaking rules.
- Note 32 : On Day 50 Avinash entered the house as wildcard housemates.
- Note 33 : On Day 50 Pavi entered the house as wildcard housemates.
- Note 34 : Avinash and Pavi save Santhosh and Siri from the week 8 eviction.
- Note 35 : On Day 51, Tanisha walked out of the house due to injury in week 8.
- Note 36 : On Day 54, Tanisha re-entered the house.
- Note 37 : Host Kichcha Sudeep used special power and announced no eviction on week 8.
- Note 38 : Host Kichcha Sudeep directly nominated Michael and Snehith for the week 9 eviction process.
- Note 39: Housemates directly nominated Avinash and Pavi for the week 9 eviction process.
- Note 40: Week 9, Bigg Boss gives tasks as part of Nominations.
- Note 41: The remaining housemates have to debate with the pair and Captain Snehith decides who is nominated and saved.
- ^Note 42 : (Sangeetha-nominated and Santhosh-saved), (Namratha-saved and Prathap-nominated), (Siri-nominated and Vinay-saved), and (Karthik-nominated, Tanisha-nominated, and Varthur-saved) for week 9 eviction process.
- Note 43: On Day 61, Prathap walked out of the house due to injury in week 9.
- Note 44: On Day 60, Sangeetha walked out of the house due to injury in week 9.
- Note 45: On Day 62, Prathap re-entered the house on the Weekend episode.
- Note 46: On Day 62, Sangeetha re-entered the house on the Weekend episode.
- Note 47: Host Kichcha Sudeep revoked captaincy from Varthur due to the unfair captaincy task.
- Note 48: Week 10, no captain or captain nomination.
- Note 49: Evicted housemate Snehith gave special power to Namratha from the Week 10 nomination process.
- Note 50: On Day 65, housemates had to choose 4 contestants who would not have the power to nominate. Using a special power given by Snehith, Namratha had to do all the nominations. Housemates who were eligible to nominate could save 2 from the nominated list but should also add another 2 to the nomination list.
- Note 51: Avinash and Tanisha were saved, and Prathap, Sangeetha, and Siri were nominated.
- Note 52: Bigg Boss cancelled the captaincy task due to the punishment.
- Note 53: Week 11, no captain or captain nomination.
- Note 54: Namratha chose Avinash, Sangeetha, and Varthur were not eligible to be nominated for the week 11 nomination process.
- Note 55: Michael was directly nominated for week 12, due to last week's bottom 2 elimination.
- Note 56: Housemates didn’t have a chance to nominate anybody for Siri and Tanisha, they are not eligible to nominate for the week 12 nominations process.
- Note 57: Captain Namratha directly saves Prathap from the week 12 elimination process.