Bigg Boss Kannada 13 is on air, and the big question every week is the same: who do viewers really want to see stay? Use the reader poll below to back your favourite contestants, then scroll down for the full contestant list, who has left the house so far, and the basics of the season.
The season began on 6 September 2026 with Kichcha Sudeepa (also written Kiccha Sudeep) hosting for the thirteenth year in a row. This page is updated as the show moves along, with details current as of 4 October 2026.
Bigg Boss Kannada 13 Vote: Reader Poll
Pick the contestants you are rooting for. You can vote for more than one housemate, once per contestant each day from your device. The live totals below are real votes cast on this page.
Who is your favourite Bigg Boss Kannada 13 contestant?
Jagadeesha MB
Actor
Soundarya Shetty
Model and dancer
Gagan Chinappa
Actor
Sangeetha Bhat Sudarshan
Actress
Kavya Gowda
Actress
Asiya Firdose
Actress
Yashas Krishna
Actor
Kiran Shashtri
Commoner entry
Dhanush Manjunath
Commoner entry
Mahakavi Manja
Commoner entry
Ganavi Gowda
Wildcard entry
Prashanth Gowda
Wildcard entry
Sonika Gowda
Wildcard entryIs This the Official Bigg Boss Kannada 13 Voting?
No. This is an independent Readers Fusion poll. It has no connection to Colors Kannada, JioHotstar or the show’s producers, and it cannot save or send anyone home. Official votes are collected only through the channels the show announces, so check the Colors Kannada and JioHotstar apps for the current voting options. For a walkthrough of how app-based voting typically works, see our Bigg Boss 20 voting guide for JioHotstar.
Bigg Boss Kannada 13 Contestants List
Nineteen housemates have entered so far, including commoners picked through the pre-show talent round called Agniparikshe and three wildcard entries. Here is everyone, with their status as of 4 October 2026.
| Contestant | Known for | Entry | Status |
| Jagadeesha MB | Actor (Love Mocktail 3) | Celebrity | In the house |
| Soundarya Shetty | Model and dancer, MTV Splitsvilla | Celebrity | In the house |
| Avinash Shatamarshan | Actor, writer and director | Celebrity | Evicted, Day 21 |
| Prathama Prasad | Actress | Celebrity | Evicted, Day 7 |
| Gagan Chinappa | Actor | Celebrity | In the house |
| Sangeetha Bhat Sudarshan | Actress | Celebrity | In the house |
| Kavya Gowda | Actress (Bhagyalakshmi) | Celebrity | In the house |
| Om Prakash Rao | Director and comedian, returning from season 4 | Celebrity | Walked out, Day 8 |
| Asiya Firdose | Actress (Shravani Subramanya) | Celebrity | In the house |
| Tandav Ram | Bodybuilder and actor (Jodi Hakki) | Celebrity | Evicted, Day 18 |
| Vaishnavi | Actress | Celebrity | Evicted, Day 21 |
| Yashas Krishna | Engineer and actor (Pavitra Bandhan) | Celebrity | In the house |
| Kiran Shashtri | Spiritual guru | Commoner | In the house |
| Likith Gondi | Content creator | Commoner | Evicted, Day 28 |
| Dhanush Manjunath | Actor and Guinness World Record holder | Commoner | In the house |
| Mahakavi Manja | Writer | Commoner | In the house |
| Ganavi Gowda | Reality TV personality, Halli Power runner-up | Wildcard | In the house |
| Prashanth Gowda | Comedian and reality TV personality | Wildcard | In the house |
| Sonika Gowda | Actress, entrepreneur and model | Wildcard | In the house |
Who Has Been Eliminated From Bigg Boss Kannada 13?
- Day 7: Prathama Prasad was the first to be evicted.
- Day 8: Om Prakash Rao left the house on his own.
- Day 18: Tandav Ram was evicted.
- Day 21: Vaishnavi and Avinash Shatamarshan went out in a double eviction.
- Day 28: Likith Gondi was evicted.
That leaves thirteen housemates in the race, and they are the names on the poll above. Evicted contestants are removed from the poll list.
Bigg Boss Kannada 13 Nominations
Early reports for the fourth week listed Dhanush Manjunath, Yashas Krishna, Kiran Shashtri, Likith Gondi, Mahakavi Manja and Sangeetha Bhat Sudarshan as nominees, and Likith Gondi was the one to leave. Sangeetha Bhat Sudarshan was the first house captain and Tandav Ram led the house in the second week.
Bigg Boss Kannada 13 Show Details
- Host: Kichcha Sudeepa.
- Premiere: 6 September 2026.
- Where to watch: Colors Kannada on TV, and streaming on JioHotstar.
- Theme: “One house, one opportunity, millions of dreams”.
- Pre-show round: Bigg Boss: Agniparikshe, a talent-based selection for commoner contestants.
Following other regional editions? Read our Bigg Boss Telugu 10 guide, the Bigg Boss 20 contestants list and the Bigg Boss Tamil winners list.
Bigg Boss Kannada 13 FAQ
Who is the host of Bigg Boss Kannada 13?
Kichcha Sudeepa, also written Kiccha Sudeep, is hosting the show for the thirteenth consecutive year.
When did Bigg Boss Kannada 13 start?
The season premiered on 6 September 2026.
Where can I watch Bigg Boss Kannada 13?
The show airs on Colors Kannada and streams on JioHotstar.
How many contestants are in Bigg Boss Kannada 13?
Nineteen housemates have entered so far, counting celebrities, commoners and wildcards. Thirteen are still in the house after the Day 28 eviction.
Who has been evicted from Bigg Boss Kannada 13 so far?
Prathama Prasad (Day 7), Tandav Ram (Day 18), Vaishnavi and Avinash Shatamarshan (Day 21) and Likith Gondi (Day 28) have been evicted. Om Prakash Rao walked out on Day 8.
Is the Readers Fusion poll the official Bigg Boss Kannada 13 vote?
No. It is an independent reader poll. It does not affect nominations, evictions or the winner.
How many times can I vote in the poll?
Once per contestant, per day, from each device. You can back several contestants.
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Details are compiled from public reports and may change as the season progresses.
