State of Karnataka vs Jollywood Studio — Environmental rule violations

Updates

1. News31 Aug 2026

   Big shock to Bigg Boss even before the start: Ramalinga Reddy denies permission; takeoff of Season 13 is doubtful!

   Ramalinga Reddy, like last year, regarding the environmental rules of the Jollywood Studio this time...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Karnataka government has denied permission for the upcoming season of Bigg Boss due to environmental rule violations at the studio location. Because the state minister Ramalinga Reddy has officially rejected the request, the show cannot proceed as planned. This decision puts the start of the new season in serious doubt unless the production team can resolve these legal and environmental concerns with the authorities.

   kannadaprabha.com
2. News9 Oct 2025

   Green signal from the government for 'Bigg Boss'; yet why are pro-Kannada activists protesting?

   The 'Bigg Boss' show has been stopped due to allegations of violation of environmental rules...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The government has officially allowed the Bigg Boss show to continue filming despite previous environmental rule violations. However, pro-Kannada activists are still protesting because they believe the production team has not properly addressed the damage caused to the local environment. They are demanding stricter accountability and are unhappy that the show is moving forward before these concerns are fully resolved.

   vijaykarnataka.com