'Bigg Boss Kannada 12' Winner Leaked Ahead Of Finale? Viral Video Shows Contestant Lifting Trophy

Bigg Boss Kannada 12 fans, wake up, it's finale day! The much-awaited winner-declaration day is finally here, and the internet is abuzz with specualtions regarding who might finally lift the trophy. Gilli Nata and Dhanush Gowda are fan favourites to win the show, with the latter being the Ticket to Finale winner. The other four finalists are Ashwini Gowda, Rakshitha Shetty, Mutant Raghu, and Kavya Shaiva. Amid the buzz over the voting trends in Bigg Boss Kannada 12, a video of a contestant's winning moment is going viral. Let's verify the news' authenticity.

Who is the alleged Bigg Boss Kannada 12 winner? What does the latest rumour say?

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 is just hours away from its grand finale. The showmakers have not officially announced the winner. However, fans and insiders have been sharing details about voting trends and their predictions for the winner of the reality TV show. Amid the speculation, the winner's name might have been announced. A video of the contestant's alleged trophy-lifting moment has been going viral online. Even though Dhanush Gowda became the first to secure his spot in the finale with the Ticket to Finale win, the viral clip shows another male contestant bagging the title.

The post was made by an X-account, Honest Review. It read, "#BBK12 WINNER #Gilli Congratulations." It was a short clip, a few seconds long, showcasing Gilli Nata posing with the glistening trophy that the six finalists are contesting for. However, the fact-check found that the widely circulated visual was fake and generated using AI. According to Filmibeat, Honest Review previously posted a poll for fans to choose their predicted show winner, and since Gilli received the most votes, they shared the video. However, those who come across the post without context might think Gilli was the actual winner and that his name was leaked ahead of the finale.

More about Gilli Nata

Gilli Nata, born Malavalli Nataraj, is a prominent Indian comedian, actor, and digital content creator primarily active in the Kannada entertainment industry. He is widely recognised for his humour, witty one-liners, and his recent participation in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12. He gained popularity through the comedy reality show, Comedy Khiladigalu and digital content where his punchlines went viral on social media. Talking about Gilli's family, he comes from a humble rural background. His father reportedly continues to work as a sheep herder even after his son's rise to fame.

Is Gilli Nata actually leading the race to the Bigg Boss Kannada 12 trophy?

Gilli Nata is consistently leading unofficial polls by a significant margin. In some polls, he has secured over 60% of the audience's favour. According to the runner-up predictions, Rakshitha Shetty and Ashwini Gowda are currently in a close race for the second and third positions. Host, Kiccha Sudeep recently revealed that Season 12 has seen an unprecedented 37 crore votes, a historic high for the show.

Bigg Boss Kannada 12 finale: When and where to watch it?

The Bigg Boss Kannada 12 grand finale will air today, on January 18, 2026 from 6 p.m. IST. The finale will stream live on JioCinema, and a television broadcast will take place on Colours Kannada TV. Besides the contestants, all eliminated contestants from the season are expected to return for the grand finale and participate in group performances. Various celebrity guests from the Kannada film industry are also expected to make special appearances for performances in the finale.

What are your thoughts on the current voting trend and the speculated winner of Bigg Boss Kannada 12? Let us know.

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