Asianet revised the telecast schedule of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 from 9 March 2020, extending the duration of the popular reality show to 90 minutes every day. Following the positive audience response, the channel updated its weekday and weekend lineup, giving viewers more time with the contestants and their daily activities inside the Bigg Boss house.
Along with the revised Bigg Boss schedule, Asianet also adjusted the timings of several prime-time serials. During the same period, the channel crossed the 1,000-point mark in the Malayalam GEC ratings.
📋 Time Change Overview
| 📺 Category | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Show | Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 |
| Channel | Asianet |
| Effective Date | 9 March 2020 |
| New Telecast Time | 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
⭐ Extended Telecast
From 9 March 2020, Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 was scheduled to air daily from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
The revised schedule provided additional screen time for:
- 🎭 House activities
- 🎯 Weekly tasks
- 🗣️ Contestant interactions
- 📺 Daily highlights
📺 Revised Asianet Evening Schedule
| 🕒 Time | 📺 Programme |
|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | Kannante Radha |
| 5:55 PM | BB Café |
| 6:00 PM | Pournamithinkal |
| 6:30 PM | Seetha Kalyanam |
| 7:00 PM | Vanambadi |
| 7:30 PM | Kudumbavilakku |
| 8:00 PM | Mounaragam |
| 8:30 PM | Kasthooriman |
| 8:45 PM | Neelakkuyil |
| 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 |
📊 Asianet Programme Ratings
Several Asianet programmes delivered strong television ratings during the same period.
| 📺 Programme | 📊 TVR |
|---|---|
| Kudumbavilakku | 15.2 |
| Vanambadi | 14.6 |
| Mounaragam | 13.2 |
| Kasthooriman | 12.0 |
| Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 | 11+ |
| Neelakkuyil | 10.8 |
| Seetha Kalyanam | 6.6 |
| Pournamithinkal | 3.2 |
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 continued to perform better than its opening week, recording 11+ TVR during the latest BARC ratings.
📱 Online Viewing and Voting
During the original telecast, viewers could watch the latest episodes through the Disney+ Hotstar mobile application after the television broadcast.
Nominated contestants could also be supported through the official online voting system, with each registered user eligible to cast up to 50 votes per day during the official voting period.
📈 A Strong Performer for Asianet
The extended telecast reflected the popularity of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2, which remained one of Asianet’s leading non-fiction programmes. Combined with the channel’s successful serial lineup, the reality show helped strengthen Asianet’s leadership in the Malayalam entertainment segment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📌 When did the telecast timing change?
The revised schedule came into effect on 9 March 2020.
📌 What was the new telecast time?
From 9 March 2020, Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 aired daily from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
📌 Which channel telecast the show?
Asianet telecast Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2.
📌 Where could viewers watch episodes online?
During the original telecast, episodes were available on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile application after their television broadcast.
📌 Was online voting available?
Yes. During nomination weeks, viewers could support nominated contestants through the official Disney+ Hotstar voting system, with a limit of 50 votes per day.
📝 Editorial Note: This article was originally published when Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 received an extended telecast slot in March 2020. It has been refreshed for improved readability while preserving the original schedule change, programme timings, and historical context.










