- By Aarushi Raina
- Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:51 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Wildcard Contestants: Bigg Boss Kannada 12, hosted by Kichcha Sudeep, has completed three weeks since its premiere. Week 3 was extra special as it marked the first finale of the season, as announced by the makers. The finale premiered on October 18, and a series of dramatic twists unfolded, including the winner of the first finale and a double elimination. In Week 3, contestants Ashwini SN and Manju Bhasini were evicted from the house. Staying true to its theme, "Expect the Unexpected," BBK12 witnessed the entry of wildcards. Among them, Kantara Chapter 1 villain, Raghvendra Hondadakeri aka Mutant Raghu, made his entry into the show. Besides him, two others have joined the BBK12 house.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Wildcard Contestants
Kichcha Sudeep introduced three wildcard contestants during the weekend episode, which aired on October 19. Risha Gowda, Raghvendra Hondadakeri, and Suraj Singh have been confirmed as contestants. Their fresh energy and strategies are surely going to fuel the change in the dynamics of the BBK12 house.
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BBK12: Who Is Kantara Chapter 1 Villain Mutant Raghu?
Raghvendra Hondadakeri, popularly known as Mutant Raghu, entered the Bigg Boss Kannada 12 as the first wildcard contestant. He is an actor, bodybuilder, and animation artist who has left his mark with his talent in Kannada cinema. He has appeared in several films in villain roles, including Rana, Kranti, Garadi, and Katari. He recently gained widespread attention for his performance as an antagonist in Kantara Chapter 1.
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Beyond acting, Mutant Raghu has worked in the animation industry, collaborated on Hollywood projects including Penguins of Madagascar, Madagascar, and How to Train Your Dragon.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12: Cockroach Sudhi Wins First Finale
Cockroach Sudhi faced a competition against Malu, Aswini G and Rashika in the mini-finale. Scoring 5 out of 5 points, he was declared the winner by host Kichcha Sudeep during the weekend episode. Sudhi emerged as the winner of the mini-finale of BBK12, earning a superpower and immunity.
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Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Week 3 Elimination
Following the intense finale, contestants Abhishek, Ashwini SN, Dhruvanth, Dhanush, Manju Bhasini, and Rakshita were in the danger zone. After a tense round of audience voting, Ashwini S and Manju Bhashini were eliminated from the show, receiving less support from the viewers.
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Bigg Boss Kannada 12: Mid-Week Eviction
Ahead of the first grand finale, a mid-week eviction took place in the BBK12 house. Sathish Cadaboms, known as Dog Sathish, was eliminated from the show following an unexpected nomination process, where housemates were asked to nominate one housemate they believed should be evicted. Most votes were cast against Satish compared to the other nominated contestants. Following Satish's departure, there was a significant shift in the dynamics inside the BBK12 house.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 has kept fans hooked with a mid-week finale twist, adding surprise and suspense, before the main grand finale of the show. With high drama and emotionally charged tasks, BBK12 has been the most-watched reality show. The episodes of BBK12 air on Colors Kannada and are also available for streaming on JioHotstar.