The third season of the Kannada-language version of Indian reality television series Bigg Boss started on 25 October 2015 and ended on 31 January 2016 on Colors Kannada. Sudeep, the host of previous seasons remains as the host.[1]
Among five finalists Shruthi emerged as the title winner with maximum votes and performance in house followed by Chandan Kumar as runner-up, Master Anand, Rehman Haseeb and Pooja Gandhi as third, fourth and fifth respectively[2]
Bhavana Belegere is a TV host and the daughter of journalist Ravi Belagere. She is married to actor Srinagar Kitty.
Chandan Kumar appeared in the television serials Lakshmi Baaramma and Radha Kalyana. He has also acted in films like Parinaya, Katte, Eradondla Mooru and recently in Luv U Alia.
Huccha Venkat is an actor, director and producer. He was the first contestant to be evicted out of the house in the history of Bigg Boss Kannada for assaulting a housemate.
Jayashree Ramaiah is a model and dancer by profession.
Kruttika Ravindra is a Kannada film and serial artist. She made her debut on silver screen with the Kannada film ‘Patre Loves Padma’ which was a box-office failure, in spite of having hit songs because of its bad plot and acting. She came into prominence with the lead role in daily soap opera ‘Radha Kalyana’ which aired on Zee Kannada.
Madhuri Itagi played lead actress in the movies Rambo and Ouija
Master Anand is extremely talented and started his acting career as a child artiste and now a popular face on television. He has directed numerous Kannada movies and TV serials. He is also the winner of "Dancing Star 2".
Neravanda Aiyappa is a cricketer who played for Karnataka team in Ranji and other domestic tournaments. He is also the younger brother of Kannada actress Prema.
Neha Gowda is a serial actress.
Pooja Gandhi is an actress, movie producer & politician who has acted in over 50 films in multiple languages, including Mungaaru Male. She was evicted from the show but kept in a secret room and returned later..
Pradeep alias Tsunami Kitty was the winner of reality show "Indian". He also won the first season of "Thaka Dhimi Tha Dancing Star". He is a vegetable vendor by profession and is based out of Heggada Devana Kote, it's one of the taluk of Mysore district.
Rehman Haseeb/Hassan is a popular TV news presenter from TV 9. He is from Hassan District. He is a TV news presenter for the last 10 years. He currently resides in Bangalore. He is married to his co-worker Sameena .
RJ Nethra is a two time national award-winning radio jockey working for 91.1 FM. She has also acted in movies like "Aatagara" and "Ring Road".
Shruti is an actress and politician. She has not only acted in Kannada but also in Tamil and Malayalam. She is serving as the chief Secretary in BJP women's wing of Karnataka. She won the Bigg Boss 3 thereby fulfilling her daughter's dream.
Bhavana Belagere, Chandan Kumar, Huccha Venkat, Jayashree, Kruthika, Madhuri, Master Anand, NC Aiyappa, Neha Gowda, Pooja Gandhi, Pradeepa, Ravi Mooruru, Rehman Haseeb, RJ Nethra and Shruthi entered the Bigg Boss house on Day 1.
Nominations
Tsunami Kitty, Maduri Itagi, Ravi and Kruthika.
Immunity
House Captain
Shruthi
Tasks
Shaanthi kaanthi
Highlights
Huccha Venkat V/S Pooja Gandhi.
Started off due to Venkat where he ordered Pooja not to wear western clothes while she told that if he thought that he was her brother then he shouldn't be bothered about what is below her eyes.
Huccha Venkat punished for not singing. Anand was made to carry Huccha Venkat on him 5 rounds around the pool as punishment.
Ravi Mooruru fought with Huccha Venkat for failing on two occasions to complete task
Huccha Venkat received special individual 200 points in the Baduku JaTaka BanDi task, since he did highest number of rounds (76).
R J Nethra was given secret task to spoil the Baduku JaTaka BanDi task and in turn get immunity for following week. She dropped the knife and broke the rules of the task. She received immunity for Week 3.