The journey of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 reached an unexpected conclusion after production was suspended due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Instead of ending the season without a winner, Asianet announced a special online public voting process to determine the champion.
Fans were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist through the Disney+ Hotstar app, ensuring that viewers themselves would decide who lifted the Season 3 trophy.
📺 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 Finale
| 📌 Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 📺 Show | Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 |
| 🎙️ Host | Mohanlal |
| 📡 Channel | Asianet |
| 🗳️ Winner Selection | Public Online Voting |
| 📱 Voting Platform | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 🎯 Finalists | 8 Contestants |
🗳️ Online Voting Schedule
Asianet opened the final voting window for viewers to support their favorite contestants.
| 📅 Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Voting Starts | Monday, 24 May – 11:00 PM |
| 🔴 Voting Ends | Saturday, 29 May – 11:00 PM |
| 📱 Voting Method | Disney+ Hotstar App |
To vote, viewers simply needed to open the Disney+ Hotstar app, search for Bigg Boss Malayalam, and select the Vote Now option to support their preferred finalist.
👥 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 Finalists
The final voting featured eight contestants.
| Contestant | Status |
| Anoop Krishnan |  |
| Dimpal Bhal |  |
| Firoz A (Kidilam Firos) |  |
| Manikuttan |  |
| Noby |  |
| Ramzan | ] |
| Rithu Manthra |  |
| Sai Vishnu |  |
⚠️ An Unprecedented Season
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 became the second season of the franchise to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although the competition could not continue inside the Bigg Boss house, Asianet ensured that the efforts of the finalists were recognized by completing the season through public voting rather than declaring the competition cancelled.
During the same period, the channel also began promoting upcoming fiction serials such as Daya and Sasneham, while continuing preparations for future programming.
📱 How Viewers Voted
The voting process was designed to be simple and accessible.
- 📲 Open the Disney+ Hotstar app.
- 🔍 Search for Bigg Boss Malayalam.
- 🗳️ Tap Vote Now.
- ❤️ Support your favorite finalist.
- 🏆 The contestant with the highest public votes would be declared the winner.
🏅 Final Update – Winner Announced
After the completion of the online voting process, Manikuttan emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3, receiving the highest number of public votes.
🏆 Season 3 Final Results
| 🏅 Position | Contestant |
|---|---|
| 🥇 Winner | Manikuttan |
| 🥈 First Runner-up | Sai Vishnu |
| 🥉 Second Runner-up | Dimpal Bhal |
Manikuttan received the winner’s trophy from Mohanlal during the grand finale celebration and also won a flat worth ₹75 lakh as part of the grand prize.
📊 Winners of Bigg Boss Malayalam
| Season | 🎙️ Host | 🏆 Winner | 🥈 Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohanlal | Sabumon Abdusamad | Pearle Maaney |
| 2 | Mohanlal | Cancelled | — |
| 3 | Mohanlal | Manikuttan | Sai Vishnu |
📢 Looking Ahead
Following Season 3, Asianet confirmed that updates regarding future editions of Bigg Boss Malayalam would be announced only through its official platforms. Fans eagerly awaited the launch of the next season, with Mohanlal continuing as the face of the Malayalam edition of the popular reality show.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
How was the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 winner selected?
The winner was chosen through public online voting conducted on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
Who won Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3?
Manikuttan won the title after securing the highest number of public votes.
Who were the runners-up?
Sai Vishnu finished as the first runner-up, while Dimpal Bhal secured the second runner-up position.
Why was the season completed through online voting?
Production was interrupted due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, so Asianet completed the competition through public voting instead of holding a regular finale.
Who hosted Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3?
The season was hosted by Mohanlal.
