Bigg Boss Kannada OTT: Full and final list of contestants

The wait for Bigg Boss Kannada OTT premiere is finally over. The very first season of Bigg Boss Kannada OTT started off on a high-note. The reality show welcomed 16 celebrities as contestants from different walks of life. These celebrities will be locked inside the Bigg Boss house for a good 42 days and the top contestants will further be entering Bigg Boss Kannada season 9, which will premiere in October. Here's the list of participants who are confirmed to enter the BB house as contestants this season.

Popular astrologer and numerologist Aryavardha Guruji is all set to enter Bigg Boss OTT as the first contestant of the season. The Guruji often makes his appearance on television in special shows related to astrology and numerology. He is one of the rarest astrologers who get trolled often.

A digital media sensation, Sonu Gowda's name has been on the contestant list ever since BB Kannada OTT started having a buzz. In fact, not just the OTT season, Sonu's name had been doing rounds as one of the most expected contestants in season 8 of Bigg Boss Kannada series.

After her stint in Dancing Champion, the actress has been roped in by the makers of Bigg Boss OTT as one of the contestants. Sanya shot to fame as a child artist with the mega show Puttagowri Maduve, where she essayed the character of Junior Gowri.

Somanna, a news reporter by profession, shot to fame with his special celebrity interviews. He has been a media person for a long time now. His journey to a successful reporter and a news presenter is worth a mention.

Last seen on Kannada television with daily soap Seetha Vallaba, Spoorthi has been in the industry for a long time now. She has also been a part of the Telugu television industry.

The actor, who is set to make his silver screen debut, is close to the telly viewers as 'Lord Shiva'. Arjun essayed the role of Lord Shiva in the mythological series Mahakaali. He even acted in supernatural fiction Naagini.

This multi-talented youngster has acted in Kannada, Tulu, and Konkani movies. The Radio Jockey and model is from Mangalore.

This young talent from Dandeli is indeed known for her chirpy nature. She has also been a model in her career and aspires to become a full-fledged actress.

A passionate actor and rapper, Rakesh got his first break with his debut Kannada film Jhhosh in the year 2009. The film went on to become one of the top grossers of that year and earned him good recognition. Ever since then, he has featured in quite some Kannada movies.

Chaitra was recently in the news when she lodged an FIR against her husband and father-in-law. The actress shot to fame with her debut movie 'Kushi'. However, she was away from the limelight for a long time and made her small screen comeback with the daily soap Marali Manasaagide. She even quit the daily soap mid way.

A model, dancer, travel enthusiast, and yoga instructor, Kiran is quite a bundle of talent. Hailing from Rajasthan, Kiran's journey to becoming a successful independent woman is worth a mention.

She is proud independent entrepreneur. Not many know that Jayashree Aradhya is the granddaughter of late actress Marimuthu from Upendra's movie ‘A’.

Comedy Khiladigalu fame Lokesh is not new to Kannada viewers. The actor-comedian steals the show every time he makes an appearance. After Comedy Khiladigalu, Lokesh went on to feature in quite some reality shows.

After winning the Hindi TV reality show Roadies, Jashwanth and Nandu are now set to enter Bigg Boss Kannada OTT. The too-much-in-love couple is looking forward to building their identity in their homeland.