Bigg Boss (Malayalam TV series) season 6

The sixth season of Bigg Boss, the Malayalam-language adaptation of the Indian reality television series produced by endemol shine india and Banijay, premiered on March 10, 2024 on Asianet. Viewers can also catch a 24/7 live stream on the Disney+ Hotstar OTT platform (Deferred LIVE). Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal returned as the show's host for the 6th consecutive year.

On launch day, a diverse group of 19 contestants entered the Bigg Boss house. This year's mix includes celebrities, social media influencers, and three chosen commoners selected from the public. Further on Day 29, six new housemates joined the Bigg Boss house as wildcards. This influx of contestants made it the season with the highest number of participants (25) ever to be featured in any adaptation of Bigg Boss.

Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 6 ended with Jinto Bodycraft clinching the winner's title during the grand finale held on June 16, 2024. Arjun Syam Gopan emerged as the first runner-up.

Production
Asianet unveiled the new Bigg Boss Malayalam season 6 logo and commoner audition promo on January 5, 2024. The first promo, featuring Mohanlal hinting at an unpredictable season, premiered on February 4. The second promo, which premiered on February 11, features Mohanlal revealing that there will be four bedrooms in this season. On February 25, Asianet announced the show's launch date as March 10th. Subsequently, on March 3, a promo revealed the identities of the two participating commoners.

In the countdown promo, show host Mohanlal reveals the theme of this season's Bigg Boss, which is ഒന്ന് മാറ്റി പിടിച്ചാലോ! (Let's change things up!).

Eye logo
The eye logo this season has a metallic blue hue with a yellowish golden strike, which is similar to the colors used in the logo for the first season of the show. The specific shade of blue used in the logo is a dark, navy blue with a hint of green. The golden strike, with its lighter yellow colour, has the look of the number '6', akin to a fiery thunder.

House theme
The house is situated within the EVP Film City in Chennai, designed by Kanchankumar and Rupali Bandawane. Each of the four bedrooms have unique themes. Bigg Boss named the rooms Nest, Tunnel, Den, and Power (later people).

Housemates
The participants are given below in the order of their entrance into the Bigg Boss House.

Original entrants

 * Ansiba Hassan - Film actress, television anchor, RJ and dancer.
 * Jinto Bodycraft - Celebrity personal trainer, former Mister Kerala.
 * Yamuna Rani - Film and TV actress, debuted in movie Stalin Sivadas, notable work TV serial Jwalayayi, 5-star thattukada and Chandanamazha.
 * Rishi S Kumar - TV, flim actor and dancer, known for Uppum Mulakum.
 * Jasmin Jaffar - Social Media content creator.
 * Sijo John - Social Media content creator.
 * Sreethu Krishnan - TV, Flim Actress, Dancer, Model who works in both Tamil and Malayalam Industries, popularly known for her role in Ammayariyathe on Asianet.
 * Jaanmoni Das - Celebrity makeup artist and LGBTQ+ activist.
 * Ratheesh Kumar - Comedian, actor, anchor and Playback singer, known for anchoring the TV show Valkannadi.
 * Sreerekha Rajagopal - Film and TV actress, won Best Character Actress award at the 51st Kerala State Film Awards for her debut film Veyil.
 * Asi Rocky - Tattoo artist, kickboxing champion, model and bike rider.
 * Apsara Rathnakaran - Film and TV actress, known for her role in Santhwanam.
 * Gabri Jose - Film actor known for role in Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal.
 * Norah Muskan - Social Media influencer and content creator.
 * Arjun Syam Gopan - Model and former Mister Kerala.
 * Suresh Menon - Film and TV Actor, Stand-up comedian and entrepreneur. He participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6.
 * Saranya Anand - Film and TV actress and dancer, widely known for her role in Kudumbavilakku.
 * Resmin Bai - Physical education teacher, Anchor and Biker (commoner – selected from the public).
 * Nishana N - Motorcycle adventurer, avid traveler and trekker (commoner – selected from the public).

Wildcard entrants

 * Abhishek Jayadeep - Model, first runner-up in Mister Gay World India 2023 and former Mister Gay Kerala.
 * DJ Sibin Benjamin - DJ, choreographer and rapper.
 * Nandana C - Student and social media content creator (commoner).
 * Abhishek Sreekumar - Actor, entrepreneur and social media content creator.
 * Pooja Krishna - Social media anchor, actress and dancer.
 * Sai Krishnan (aka Kannan Sai aka Secret Agent) - Social media content creator.

Bedroom allotment
This season's Bigg Boss house features four uniquely named bedrooms: the Den, the Nest , the Power Room , and the Tunnel. Each week, victors of specific tasks or those chosen by the Captain will gain entry to these rooms. Additionally, each room is tasked with specific responsibilities around the house. Since team tasks ended in Week 11, bedroom allotment has also been discontinued.

The Power Room
The Power Room reigns supreme within the Bigg Boss house. Members of the other rooms must win the Power Room Tasks to secure a coveted spot within its walls. Those who dwell in the Power Room hold ultimate sway over the Bigg Boss house. This includes immunity from nominations, the ability to discipline rule-breakers, the power to directly nominate someone for eviction or jail, exemption from household chores, and a host of other privileges.
 * Until Week 5, house captains could use the Power Room. But from Week 5 onwards, they're barred from it and aren't assigned to any room.
 * Starting from Week 10, the concept of the 'Power Room' has been discontinued, and the room has been renamed the " People's Room ".

Nominations table


Ratings and viewership
Official ratings are taken from BARC India (TRP of the episodes telecasting in Asianet only). Season 6 witnessed the highest ratings among all the seasons aired so far.

 Weekly TRP Rating