Bigg Boss, the Indian adaptation of the globally successful Big Brother format, is undeniably a cultural touchstone in Indian television. Known for its high-octane drama, celebrity contestants, and constant surveillance, the show has successfully branched out into multiple regional languages, cementing its status as a nationwide reality TV behemoth.
🏠 Bigg Boss Across India: A Multilingual Franchise
The success of the Hindi version, hosted primarily by superstar Salman Khan, paved the way for spin-offs in several major Indian languages. These regional versions are often helmed by prominent film stars, ensuring massive local appeal.
| Language | Show Name | Host(s) (Current or Most Recent) | First Season |
| Hindi | Bigg Boss Hindi | Salman Khan | 2006 |
| Kannada | Bigg Boss Kannada | Kiccha Sudeepa | 2013 |
| Tamil | Bigg Boss Tamil | Vijay Sethupathi | 2017 |
| Telugu | Bigg Boss Telugu | Nagarjuna Akkineni | 2017 |
| Malayalam | Bigg Boss Malayalam | Mohanlal | 2018 |
| Marathi | Bigg Boss Marathi | Riteish Deshmukh | 2018 |
| Bengali | Bigg Boss Bangla | Jeet | 2013 |
📊 The TRP Report Card: Who Stands First in Ratings?
While the Hindi version has the broadest national buzz, the regional versions often dominate the Television Viewership Rating (TVR) charts in their respective states.
According to recent Television Viewership Rating (TVR) reports, the South Indian versions frequently demonstrate higher ratings compared to the Hindi edition. The TVR measures the percentage of a target audience watching a program at a given time and is a key metric for a show’s popularity on television.
| Version (Recent Season Data) | TVR (Average/Recent) | Host |
| Bigg Boss Malayalam | 12.1 | Mohanlal |
| Bigg Boss Telugu | 11.1 | Nagarjuna |
| Bigg Boss Kannada | 7.4 – 10.9 (Weekdays/Weekends) | Kiccha Sudeepa |
| Bigg Boss Tamil | 5.61 | Vijay Sethupathi |
| Bigg Boss Hindi | 1.3 – 1.8 (Weekdays/Weekends) | Salman Khan |
🏆 The Current TRP King: Who Stands First?
Based on recent TVR reports comparing the ongoing or latest seasons of all languages:
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7, hosted by Mohanlal, currently stands first in the TRP rankings among all regional and Hindi versions, achieving an impressive rating of 12.1.
This highlights a significant trend: while the Hindi show generates national mainstream conversation, the regional versions, especially those in the South, command immense and loyal viewership in their local markets, often leading the TRP charts for the entire franchise in India.
🎬 Most Watched Hindi Season
For the Hindi version specifically, Bigg Boss 13 (Winner: Sidharth Shukla) is often cited as one of the most successful and highest-rated seasons in its history, known for its intense drama and dedicated fan following. It reportedly had an average TVR of 2.1 – 2.5 per week during its run.
