The Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 set at Jollywood Studios in Bidadi, Bengaluru, was sealed on October 7, 2025, after the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) found severe environmental violations, including an inoperative sewage treatment plant and illegal generator use.
Officials from the Bengaluru South district, along with police and KSRP forces, seized the property, cut power supply, and evacuated contestants to the Eagleton Resort.
The studio had ignored two prior notices in 2024. The show, hosted by Kiccha Sudeep and airing on Colours Kannada since September 28, has been halted indefinitely.
Environmental Violations and Immediate Seizure
The KSPCB issued an immediate closure notice after confirming that untreated wastewater from the amusement park and studio complex was being discharged directly into the environment, polluting surrounding areas.
Despite having a 250 KLD-capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), inspections revealed no inflow of sewage, with STP units found completely empty. Solid waste, including plastic, paper plates, and cups, was dumped near the STP without segregation, violating waste management rules.
The studio also operated large diesel generators without required permissions, breaching air pollution norms. The closure was enforced during a State Level Enforcement Committee (SLEC) meeting on September 16, with directives issued to seize the unit and disconnect power via BESCOM.
Repeated Warnings Ignored, Show on Hold
Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre confirmed that the studio had received two prior notices, on March 8, 2024, and June 11, 2024, but failed to comply with environmental norms. “Nobody is bigger than law,” he stated, affirming that the KSPCB’s action was long overdue.
The Bengaluru South Deputy Commissioner led the seizure operation, arriving at 5 PM and giving the management three hours to vacate before taking control.
With filming halted, Colours Kannada issued a public apology for the disruption in broadcast. The future of the season remains uncertain, though producers are reportedly exploring alternative locations.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
Entertainment must never come at the cost of environmental integrity. The KSPCB’s decisive action underscores that even high-profile productions must follow the law. But repeated violations suggest weak oversight—why were earlier warnings ignored? Regulatory bodies must act faster and more consistently.
