It’s no secret that viewers of different language backgrounds like watching Bigg Boss. One of them, Bigg Boss Malayalam, has already aired four seasons. Its 5th season is all set to air from March 26, 2023.
The participants every season come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including those in the film and television sectors, the business world, the music industry, Instagram’s influencer community, the dance world, and even activism.
For 14 weeks/98 days or less, contestants from a wide range of professions will be isolated from the outside world in a Bigg Boss home that has been outfitted just for the show.
A total of 18 participants compete each season, with an additional 2–3 “wild cards” being added. The contestants are assigned tasks each week, and one or two of them are eliminated from the competition based on their performance on the task and the audience vote.
All sorts of things like avoiding eviction, going grocery shopping, and taking over as the family patriarch are on the list of things to do. Those who come out on top are awarded the coveted Bigg Boss trophy & cash prizes.
List of all Bigg Boss Malayalam winners Till Date
Here is a list of all Bigg Boss Malayalam winners
Season | Winner List | Runner Up | Prize Money |
Bigg Boss Malayalam season 1 | Sabumon | Pearle Manney | 1 crore |
Bigg Boss Malayalam season 2 | Season discontinued due to Covid19 pandemic | NA | NA |
Bigg Boss Malayalam season 3 | Manikuttan | Sai Vishnu | 75 Lakhs |
Bigg Boss Malayalam season 4 | Dilsha Prasannan | Muhammad Diligent Blesslee | 50 Lakhs |
Bigg Boss Malayalam season 5 | Akhil Marar | Reneesha Rahiman | 50 Lakhs |
Bigg Boss Malayalam season 6 | Jinto Bodycraft | Arjun Syam Gopan | 50 Lakhs |
Season 1 Bigg Boss Malayalam winner- Sabumon Abdusamad (2018)
The first season of Bigg Boss Malayalam aired from June 24th, 2018 until September 20th, 2018.
In the first season, there were 18 regulars and 2 impromptu additions. Sabumon Abdusamad won the first season, and Pearle Maaney came in second.
Sabu appeared on Bigg Boss, a reality show presented by Malayalam actor Mohanlal, as the show’s thirteenth competitor. After 98 days of competition, he emerged victorious over Pearle Maaney, Srinish Aravind, Shiyas Kareem, & Aristo Suresh during finale.
Sabumon Abdusamad, an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema, is 43 years old. His most recent film, “Sesham Mikeil Fathima ,” is yet to be released soon.
He bagged 1 crore as a prize money. The Bigg Boss house location was set up in Lonavala in Film city.
Season 2 Bigg Boss Malayalam winner- No one (2020)
The second season of Bigg Boss Malayalam aired from January 5th, 2020, to March 20th, 2020.
In season 2, there were 17 contestants, & 5 wildcards. The show was cancelled before the season two finale because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As the second season kicks off, the TRP was at 11.03, which is once again an excellent TRP rating.
The TOI newspaper reported that the grand finale wind down for some time because of the widespread spread of the coronavirus. And with that, every competitor conceded defeat. Host Mohanlal described the season as a “revolution” in his words.
The location of Bigg Boss house was set up in Chennai in EVP Film city.
Season 3 Bigg Boss Malayalam winner- Manikuttan (2021)
The third season of Bigg Boss Malayalam aired from February 14, 2021, to May 20, 2021. In season 3, there were 18 constants. Manikuttan triumphed in Season 3, while Sai Vishnu placed second.
Indian actor Manikuttan made his debut in Malayalam cinema in 2005; his most recent film, Navarasa came out in 2021.
Surya TV’s Kayamkulam Kochunni was his first acting role. He competed in Bigg Boss Malayalam 3, hosted by Mohanlal and broadcast on Asianet in 2021. As a result of his excellent work on the show, he received widespread acclaim from the public.
After 96 episodes, the show was cancelled owing to a global pandemic, but a victor was chosen by popular vote. At the Bigg Boss Malayalam Third season Grand Finale on 24 July 2021 at EVP Film City in Chennai, Manikkuttan was crowned the victor. He was voted the best entertainer of the year, so he took home the trophy.
Manikuttan received Rs 75 Lakh as the winning amount in grand finale.
Season 4 Bigg Boss Malayalam winner- Dilsha Prasannan (2022)
This fourth season of Bigg Boss Malayalam aired from March 27, 2022, until July 3, 2022. In season 4, there were 20 regulars. Dilsha Prasannan, the very first female victor of Bigg Boss Malayalam, claimed victory in the 4th season. Bleslee finished in second place.
Professional dancer and Indian actor Dilsha won by numerous votes. In addition to appearing on numerous reality TV series, she has also acted in numerous Malayalam films.
Dilsha’s acting career kicked off in 2016. She first came to prominence in Kana Kanmani, a popular Malayalam variety show. This program aired on Asianet. There was only a four-month run for the show.
In the year 2022, she participated in Season 4 of Bigg Boss Malayalam where she was declared as the winner. She was awarded with Rs 50 Lakhs as prize money.
Season 5 Bigg Boss Malayalam winner- Akhil Marar (2023)
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5, hosted by Mohanlal, aired from March 26, 2023, to July 2, 2023, spanning 99 episodes over 98 days. The season featured 21 housemates, including a commoner selected from the general public for the first time in the series. The winner was Akhil Marar, with Reneesha Rahiman as the runner-up. The house was designed with a traditional Kerala tharavadu architectural theme, incorporating elements like pillars, mural art, and a front elevation reminiscent of traditional houses.
This season was notable for introducing a commoner from the general public as a contestant, selected by the title sponsor Airtel. The show was broadcast on Asianet, with a 24×7 deferred stream available on the Disney+ Hotstar OTT platform. The grand finale took place on July 2, 2023, where Akhil Marar was declared the winner, receiving a prize money of ₹50 lakh, with Reneesha Rahiman finishing as the runner-up.
Season 6 Bigg Boss Malayalam winner – Jinto Bodycraft (2024)
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 6, hosted by Mohanlal, premiered on March 10, 2024, and concluded on June 16, 2024, after 99 episodes spanning 98 days. This season featured a record 25 contestants, including celebrities, social media influencers, and three commoners selected from the public.
On launch day, 19 contestants entered the house, with six additional housemates joining as wildcards on Day 29. The grand finale crowned Jinto Bodycraft as the winner, with Arjun Syam Gopan as the runner-up. The show was broadcast on Asianet, with a 24/7 deferred live stream available on Disney+ Hotstar. The house, located in EVP Film City, Chennai, featured four uniquely themed bedrooms, enhancing the viewing experience.
The season’s slogan, “ഒന്നു മാറ്റിപ്പിടിച്ചാലോ!” translates to “Let’s Change Things Up!” The eye logo for this season had a metallic blue hue with a yellowish golden strike, similar to the colors used in the logo for the first season. The specific shade of blue was a dark, navy blue with a hint of green, and the golden strike resembled the number ‘6’, akin to a fiery thunder.
Bottom Line
If you are also a Bigg Boss fan, then stay tune to watch its upcoming season 5 of Bigg Boss Malayalam. Like every year, this season will also bring all new-contestants, and best part it will include people like “You”, which means the common public that will make it more interesting to watch and enjoy.
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