Overview
- Thousands turned out in Malavalli as videos showed cheering crowds, flower showers and police managing traffic during his homecoming rally.
- The winner received ₹50 lakh in cash along with a new Maruti Suzuki Victoris car and the season 12 trophy.
- Rakshitha Shetty finished as first runner-up and Ashwini Gowda placed second runner-up after a six-finalist showdown.
- The grand finale aired Sunday evening on Colors Kannada and streamed on JioHotstar, drawing heavy viewership for the host-led announcement.
- Netizens flooded X with congratulations, praising a 'well-deserved' win for the comedian whose rise began with YouTube sketches and reality TV appearances.