Anil Kapoor’s Bigg Boss OTT 3 attracts more views than Salman Khan's season 2

This year, actor Anil Kapoor replaced Salman Khan as the host of the third season of Bigg Boss OTT.

Updated on: Jul 22, 2024, 20:32:14 IST

By Sugandha Rawal

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Anil Kapoor made his debut as host in the digital world when he took over hosting duties from actor Salman Khan for the third season of Bigg Boss OTT. Now, as per Ormax report, the audience has accepted Anil as the host, with the third season attracting more viewers than Bigg Boss OTT 2. Also read: Bigg Boss OTT 3: Anil Kapoor slams Elvish Yadav for calling Adnaan Shaikh mentally disturbed, says 'it's not funny'

Hosted by Anil Kapoor, Bigg Boss OTT 3 went live on June 21.

More buzz

The show premiered on June 21. JioCinema’s Bigg Boss OTT 3 has topped the list of the most-watched Indian unscripted shows in the first half of 2024. Within three weeks, the third season has garnered over 17 million viewers.

At the moment, Salman is focused on the prep work of his upcoming film, Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, which was one the reasons he didn’t take on the hosting duties for the third season of Bigg Boss OTT.

As per Ormax's survey report, the Anil-hosted show registered 5.3 million views in its opening weekend, while Bigg Boss OTT 2 had registered 2.4 million views. In addition to this, Bigg Boss OTT 3 witnessed 42% higher views within three weeks.

The show is followed by The Great Indian Kapil Show, Shark Tank India season three, Ram Janmabhoomi: Return of a Splendid Sun, The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth and Love Storiyaan. All the properties belong to different genres, indicating the diversity of formats in the non-fiction space of OTT world.

More about Bigg Boss OTT 3

The reality show went live on JioCinema on June 21. The show features Ranvir Shorey, Lovekesh Kataria, Sana Sultan, Sana Makbul, Sai Ketan Rao, Shivani Kumari, Vishal Pandey, Naezy, Armaan Malik, and Kritika Malik.

Anil’s work file

Besides hosting Bigg Boss OTT 3, Anil is gearing up for his next film titled Subedaar, which marks his first collaboration with director Suresh Triveni. The actor has already begun prepping for the project. Apart from this, he is also rumoured to be a part of the YRF Spy Universe, and will star in War 2, Alpha and Pathaan 2. He is expected to play the head of R&AW (Research and Operations Wing).

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Sugandha Rawal
Sugandha Rawal has been writing about entertainment and lifestyle for over 13 years, and if there's one thing that's kept her going, it's a genuine love for storytelling. She completed her graduation in Journalism from the University of Delhi and went on to earn her Master of Media from IP University. Beginning her career in the fast-paced environment of news wire reporting, she learned the art of accuracy, speed, and storytelling under pressure. She later expanded her horizons in print journalism, where she honed her feature-writing skills and developed a keen eye for detail and narrative depth. These days, she's firmly rooted in digital journalism, adapting and evolving with a media landscape that never sits still. Over the years, Sugandha has covered everything from Bollywood and celebrity culture to wellness trends and lifestyle shifts. She enjoys spotting the drama behind headlines, the emotion behind interviews, and the details that others might miss. When she is not chasing the latest entertainment update or lifestyle trend, you will find her observing the cultural shifts that shape the stories we consume every day.Read More

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