Overview
- The season premiered on September 28 at 6 pm on Colors Kannada and JioHotstar, marking Sudeep’s comeback as host.
- A field of 19 housemates entered during the launch, with coverage naming participants such as Cockroach Sudhi, Manju Bhashini, Mallamma, Rashika Shetty, Spandana Somanna and RJ Amit.
- Producers publicly identified three entrants ahead of the telecast: Sudhir Balraj (Cockroach Sudhi), Manju Bhashini and Mallamma.
- Promotions used the tagline “Expect The Unexpected” with a skull-masked teaser tied by fans to Sudhir Balraj, while some outlets report a differing ‘Onti vs Jenti (Solo vs Duo)’ format.
- New episodes are slated nightly at 9:30 pm, with weekend telecasts listed at 9 pm on Colors Kannada and JioHotstar.