Gilli Nata

Actor, Comedian

Indian Village, Matadapura, Malavalli, Mandya, Karnataka

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Comedian
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/04/1996
Age30 years
BirthplaceVillage, Matadapura, Malavalli, Mandya, Karnataka

Latest News about Gilli Nata

18/01/2026

Gilli Nata won Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, emerging as a crowd favourite by balancing humour, resilience, and authenticity throughout the 113-day competition. He received a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh, a Maruti Suzuki Invicto SUV, and an additional Rs 10 lakh gift from host Kiccha Sudeep.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameMalavalli Nataraj
NicknameGilli Nata
Known forBeing the winner of reality show Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationIndustrial Training Institute (ITI)

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherA sheep herder

Career

DebutShort Series: PO2 on YouTube (2021)
AwardsBest Entertainer Award from Zee Kannada
Career Highlights
  • Moved to Bengaluru from Mandya after completing education.
  • Worked as a set assistant and in art departments.
  • Learned filmmaking, scriptwriting, short films, and comedy.
  • Created relatable content inspired by family discussions and social trends.
  • Achieved recognition after participating in Comedy Khiladigalu Season 4, finishing as second runner-up.
  • Appeared in various shows including Dance Karnataka Dance and Bharjari Bachelors.
  • Star in Kannada films such as The Devil and Salt & Pepper.
  • Won Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 in January 2026.
  • Achieved recognition after participating in Comedy Kiladigalu Season 4, finishing as first runner-up.
  • Starred in Kannada films including Devil, Langoti Man (2024), Super Hit, and 1st Day 1st Show (2025).

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMaruti Suzuki Invicto SUV
Bike CollectionBajaj Pulsar NS160

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Gilli Nata's interest in movies started early, causing arguments with his father about his late-night viewing habits.
2. His content often related to student struggles, online classes, and social media interaction.
3. His frequent use of the Mandya Kannada dialect became his signature, helping him connect with a wide Kannada-speaking audience.
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