19 celebrities entered the Bigg Boss Kannada house, but after a single day the cut-throat reality show bared its teeth and claimed its first casualty. Onti vs Jenti (Solo vs Duo) is the theme of BBK12, with the housemates competing either alone or as two-person teams, tethered together with a belt. However, in signature style, Kichcha Sudeepa had a cruel trick up his sleeve.
You can watch Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 online from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
YouTuber Rakshita Shetty, model Spandana Somanna and singer Mallu Nipanal weren't assigned Solo or Duo status, but were instead designated as Outsiders. It was put to a subgroup of the housemates rather than viewers to send one of the trio home, which prompted some deeply uncomfortable jibes from anchor and TV presenter Janhvi, who drove the decision to oust Rakshita, who remained dignified throughout the ordeal.
The word online is that five of the original 19 housemates will be eliminated within the first three weeks, after which six wildcard contestants will enter.
Fingers crossed Mallamma doesn't fall foul of another of BBK's tricks. The elder stateswoman became an unlikely social media star by showcasing her rural village in North Karnataka, and a way of life that might not be around much longer. Ashwini Gowda is a champion of all things Kannada, while the participation of Charith Balappa (better known as Dhruvanth Talwar) is extremely controversial, given the actor's involvement in an ongoing case alleging harassment, extortion, and intimidation.
Read on as we explain how to watch Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 from anywhere.
How to watch Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 for free in the US
Unblock any stream with a VPN
If you're keen to watch Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 but you're away from home and access to the show is geo-blocked, then you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
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How to watch Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 in India
Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 is available on Colors Kannada and the Hotstar streaming service in India.
Episodes air at 9.30pm IST from Monday to Friday, and at 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays. BBK12 premiered on Sunday, September 28.
A Hotstar subscription starts at Rs. 149/quarter or Rs. 499/year with ads, and costs Rs. 299/month, Rs. 499/quarter or Rs. 1499/year ad-free. Hotstar is also the only place to watch the Bigg Boss Kannada live feed.
It's also home to the Premier League, NFL, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, IPL, MLB, rugby, tennis and loads of international and domestic cricket, plus the main edition of Bigg Boss, and its Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi and Bangla spinoffs.
Not in India? Anyone from India who wants to watch their usual streaming service from abroad can do so with the help of a good VPN.
How to watch Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 in Canada
In Canada, BBK12 is available to stream on the Hotstar streaming service, which costs CA$49.99/year.
As in India, Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 premiered on Sunday, September 28, and new episodes land on the streaming service every day of the week.
Outside of Canada? Use a VPN to gain access to all the content you'd normally stream at home.
How to watch Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 in the UK
Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 is available to watch on the Hotstar streaming service in the UK too.
A subscription costs £5.99/month or £49.99/year, and episodes air Monday to Sunday, in tandem with the Indian schedule.
If you're an American traveling across the pond, a VPN will help you tune in for free. NordVPN is our recommended provider, and you can find out why with our in-depth NordVPN review.
Can you watch Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 in Australia?
Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 isn't streaming in Australia.
Americans currently away from home can use a VPN to watch BBK12 for free from abroad.
Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 Q+A
Can I watch Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 for free?
Yes. New episodes of BBK12 are being uploaded in full to the Colors Kannada YouTube channel every day of the week.
Who is in the Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 cast?
Sudhir Balraj, aka Cockroach Sudhi
Spandana Somanna
Raashika Shetty
Rakshita Shetty
Manju Bhashini
Mallu Nipanal
Mallamma
Kavya Shaiva
Kari Basappa
Janhvi
Gill Nata
Charith Balappa, aka Dhruvanth Talwar
Dhanush Gowda
Chandraprabha
Ashwini
Ashwini Gowda
Abhishek Shrikanth
Satish S, aka Dog Satish
Amith Pawar, aka Mirchi RJ Amit
How many episodes of Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 are there?
The last season of Bigg Boss Kannada comprised 120 episodes, so if BBK12 follows suit, we'd expect the finale to air on or around Monday, January 26.
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