‘Bigg Boss 20’ set for September launch as JioStar rolls out six-language mega premiere
Colors and JioHotstar are preparing to launch their flagship reality format ‘Bigg Boss 20’ (Hindi) on Saturday 5th September, with a final confirmation expected from the network. The date marks the beginning of the franchise’s most ambitious rollout yet, as JioStar readies a simultaneous national premiere across six languages.
For the first time, all six editions of the show – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Bangla — will debut together on the JioStar television network and JioHotstar in September 2026. The coordinated launch represents a major expansion of India’s biggest reality entertainment franchise, positioning the property as a unified national event rather than a staggered regional rollout.
Salman Khan returns to host the Hindi edition, while the regional versions will once again be anchored by familiar faces. Vijay Sethupathi fronts the Tamil edition, Nagarjuna resumes hosting duties for Telugu, Kichcha Sudeepa leads the Kannada version and Mohanlal continues as the face of Bigg Boss Malayalam. Joining the franchise for the first time is former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, who will host the Bangla edition.
On JioHotstar, the 24×7 live feed remains a key driver of engagement. According to internal metrics, six out of every ten viewers tune in beyond the regular episodes, with billions of votes and millions of live chats underscoring the show’s ability to convert passive viewers into active participants.
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Mahesh Shetty, Head of Entertainment Sales, TV, JioStar, said, “Bigg Boss has consistently reinvented itself over the last two decades, growing in scale, engagement and cultural relevance. This festive season marks our biggest milestone yet as six editions come together across languages, making it the biggest-ever celebration of the show.”
Bhaskar Ramesh, Head of Entertainment Sales, Digital, JioStar, added that in an era of fragmented audience attention, Bigg Boss continues to stand out by delivering “unmatched engagement through its 24/7 live feeds, audience voting and interactive experiences.”
