Overview

• The actor committed to host Seasons 12 through 15 under a new four-year contract, overturning his plan to step down after Season 11.
• He negotiated a three- to four-week postponement of the Season 12 launch to synchronize with his 2025 film timetable.
• Sudeep had earlier criticized the show’s corporate oversight while praising the local production team’s work.
• His renewed TV role follows the 2024 success of Max and ongoing work on Billa Ranga Baashaa, with another project forthcoming.
• The deal ends months of fan speculation and ensures continuity for one of Karnataka’s highest-rated reality series.