From popular actors and television stars to filmmakers and reality show personalities, here’s a look at the contestants who form Bigg Boss Kannada 13.
Bhawana Tanmayi
September 06, 2026 / 22:04 IST
Bigg Boss Kannada
- Bigg Boss Kannada Season 13 launched.
- Kichcha Sudeep returns as host.
- Features diverse cast from entertainment.
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Bigg Boss Kannada Season 13 has officially launched with Kichcha Sudeep coming back to host another exciting season of the popular reality show. With a cast of characters from film, television, theater, modeling and reality television the new season is set to deliver audiences an interesting mix of entertainment, drama and competition.
From popular actors and television stars to filmmakers and reality show personalities, here’s a look at the contestants who form Bigg Boss Kannada 13.
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Soundarya Shetty, a model and actress, is also one of the contestants entering the house of the Bigg Boss Kannada 13. She is known for being a contestant of the reality show Splitsvilla and is expected to bring her reality TV experience to the Kannada show.
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The new season has also seen the addition of theater actor, director and performer Avinash Shatamarshan. Avinash, known for his work in the Kannada entertainment industry, enters the Bigg Boss house to explore a new side of himself in front of television audiences.
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Actor Gagan Chinappa is also part of the Bigg Boss Kannada 13 line-up. His arrival brings another familiar face from the entertainment world to join the already diverse mix of participants this season.
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Bigg Boss Kannada 13: Actor Prathama Prasad, daughter of veteran actor Vinaya Prasad, joins the show with a very personal aim.
In her introduction, Prathama spoke about her wish to find an identity other than being known as Vinaya Prasad’s daughter. She described her journey on the show as a chance to explore and present her own personality to viewers.
Kavya Gowda is also one of the contestants who will be seen in Bigg Boss Kannada 13. She is known for her role in the popular television serial Bhagyalakshmi and has already gained a huge fan following among the Kannada television viewers.
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Veteran film director Om Prakash Rao is back in Bigg Boss universe with Season 13 He has previously participated in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 4 and his return is anticipated to bring experience and an interesting perspective to the show.
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Another big contender this season is actor Sangeetha Bhat, who has worked in Kannada films and television. Her look will surely please fans who are familiar with her work on both big and small screens.
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Bigg Boss Kannada 13 has also signed on television actor Asiya Firdose. Her addition is another television industry addition to the house this year.
Bigg Boss Kannada 13 has brought a number of personalities under one roof with contestants from different walks of the entertainment industry. With seasons in progress, it remains to be seen who will be the strongest player in Kichcha Sudeep’s latest Bigg Boss journey.
Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Sep 6, 2026 09:57 pm
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