On March 10, 2024, Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 6, which was hosted by the enduring superstar Mohanlal, attracted attention throughout Kerala and beyond. With the motto “One Step Backwards,” this season, which aired on Asianet and was streamed on Disney+Hotstar, promised drama, betrayals, and alliances. It included a diverse group of housemates, including YouTubers and serial actors, fitness instructors, and influencers, and it continued for more than 100 days until June 16, 2024. Since the final show is an emotional one, the evictions and wildcard entrants made sure that the audience would stay on the screen. This blog features a comprehensive list of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 6 contestants, their experiences, and the final announcement of the winner.
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 6 Contestants Names
Season 19 began with 19 colourful participants, including social media stars, celebrities, and commoners, entering the renowned mansion. YouTuber Sijo John and influencer Jasmin Jaffer contributed new energy, while serial actress Ansiba Hassan and fitness expert Jinto Bodycraft were early favourites. The full list, verified by official sources and reports, is as follows:
| Contestant | Notable Status/Info | Profession/Background |
|---|---|---|
| Ansiba Hassan | Serial actress, known for emotional roles | |
| Arjun Syam Gopan | Runner-up | Former Mr. Kerala |
| Jasmin Jaffer | Beauty blogger and influencer | |
| Jinto Bodycraft | Eventual Winner | Celebrity fitness trainer |
| Rishi Kumar | Strong contender | Actor from Uppum Mulakum |
| Sreethu Krishnan | Serial actress | |
| Sai Krishna | Walked out with ₹5 lakhs | Secret Agent YouTuber |
| Sijo John | Evicted late | YouTuber, Sijo Talks |
| Norah Parack | Influencer | |
| Nandana C | Wildcard commoner, dancer/model from Thrissur | |
| Sreerekha | Activist Srelekshmi Arayakkal | |
| Apsara Rani | Serial actress | |
| Resmin Bai | Contestant | |
| Saranya Anand | Serial star Sharanya Anand | |
| Pooja Krishna | Anchor | |
| Gabri Jose | Contestant | |
| Abhishek Jayadeep | Actor/model | |
| Sibin Benjamin | Wildcard | |
| Suresh | Contestant | |
| Jaanmoni | Contestant | |
| Yamuna Rani | Serial actress | |
| Ratheesh | Early evictee | Contestant |
| Rocky | Housemate | |
| Nishana | Contestant | |
| Abhishek Sreekumar | 3rd runner-up | Wildcard model/actor |
Six wildcard entries brought fresh energy into play: Abhishek K, Abhishek Sreekumar, Pooja Krishna, Sai Krishna, Sibin Benjamin, and Nandana C. Taking charge early on, Arjun led during week one, Apsara stepped up the following week, while Jinto took control in week six. Visits to the isolation zone stirred tension. Jinto and Ratheesh entered it first, then later Jasmin joined with Rishi in week nine. Nominations grew fierce, especially around week twelve when Norah, Jasmin, Sreethu, Abhishek, and Sai faced scrutiny. Evictions unfolded steadily, alongside voluntary exits by Sai and Sibin, blending real drama with elements drawn from Yoruba cinematic storytelling.
Winner and Runners-Up
Jinto Bodycraft is the winner of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 6 after 98 days of hard-fought battles with the trophy and cash prizes being awarded to the winner on June 16, 2024. The physical prowess, the calmness and the strategic play made it win hearts as the fitness trainer conquered stiff competition. Arjun Syam Gopan was the first to be an excellent first-runner-up, who earned his way with his charm and strength as the former Mr. Kerala. The wildcard participant, Abhishek Sreekumar of Chengannur, was the 3 rd runners up who made bold moves that took them directly to the finale.
Others who were also in the final are Rishi Kumar (Uppum Mulakum fame), Jasmin Jaffer and housemates such as Sreethu and Norah who fought till the end. The victory of Jinto was the first by a non-actor trainer, which was popular on social media. It was emotional, had the hosting style of Mohanlal and performances to complete a season full of controversies such as jail dramas and nomination wars, that ensured that TRP ratings continued to skyrocket.
Conclusion
The show provided round-the-clock entertainment of its diverse Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 6 contestants, including the performance of acting skills by Ansiba Hassan, the famous viral walks by Sai Krishna, and the winning run of Jinto. The reality that is the diverse house, performances by actors such as Rishi and Saranya, manipulations by influencers such as Jasmin and Norah, wildcards such as Abhishek Sreekumar, started friendships, feuds and memorable moments. The victory in the runner-up category of Arjun Syam Gopan, who was the winner of Jinto Bodycraft, was more of a strategy than stardom.
