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The anchor, actor Kichcha Sudeep, who has been hosting the show for 12 years, reportedly earns around Rs 1 crore per season for his role.
Nearly 500 to 600 workers are employed for about six months to construct the elaborate set.
The set of Karnataka’s most popular reality show, Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, has been sealed by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). The action was taken against Wells Studios & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., located near Bidadi in Bengaluru South, for operating without the mandatory environmental permissions required under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Following the development, Minister for Forest and Environment Eshwar Khandre stated that no one is above the law. Acting on the directive, Ramanagara Tahsildar Tejaswini led the sealing operation, officially locking the Bigg Boss house that has been home to one of Kannada television’s biggest productions.
The move came as a massive blow to the show’s producers and the channel, as the twelfth season had just started barely a week ago. The contestants had begun their tasks, and episodes were gaining momentum when the abrupt intervention halted all activity. The sealing has left fans, contestants, and production staff in uncertainty, with questions mounting over what will happen next.
The Cost Behind the Show
Every year, the Bigg Boss Kannada set is rebuilt from the ground up. The entire structure is temporary but elaborate – designed, demolished, and reconstructed for each new season. Industry insiders estimate that it costs between Rs 3 crore and Rs 3.5 crore just to rebuild the house. This includes layout changes, design, lighting, security, and other technical setups.
In total, the expenses for a single season of Bigg Boss Kannada often range between Rs 5 crore and Rs 10 crore, factoring in design, technology, logistics, and staffing. Nearly 500 to 600 workers are employed for about six months to construct the elaborate set.
The anchor, actor Kichcha Sudeep, who has been hosting the show for 12 years, reportedly earns around Rs 1 crore per season for his role. Given such a huge investment, the sealing of the Bigg Boss house has sent shockwaves through the Kannada entertainment industry.
What Happens Next?
The sudden action by the Pollution Control Board has raised crucial questions. With the house sealed, what happens to the 17 contestants currently inside? Will the reality show be paused indefinitely or relocated? The organizers are reportedly in talks with the authorities to find a resolution, though no official statement has yet been made.
While speculation grows, the financial implications are enormous. The channel could face heavy losses if the season is forced to stop midway.
Why the Bigg Boss Set Was Sealed
According to KSPCB, Wells Studios & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., also known as Jolly Wood Studio, was functioning without proper environmental clearance. Officials allege that the studio was releasing untreated sewage into nearby drains, violating pollution control laws.
Notices had been served twice before, but the violations allegedly continued, leading to the sealing of the premises and disconnection of electricity.
With the Bigg Boss house now under lock and key, the fate of one of Karnataka’s biggest television shows hangs in the balance. For now, the grand house that thrives on noise, drama, and emotion stands eerily silent, sealed under the weight of law and controversy.
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October 08, 2025, 14:44 IST
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