Bigg Boss OTT 3 Verdict Day 0: Anil Kapoor’s Debut Earns 0.17% of Salman Khan’s BB OTT 2 Total!

Ziya Khan 2 weeks agoLast Updated: June 23, 2024

Anil Kapoor made his digital hosting debut with Bigg Boss OTT 3, and the premiere episode received a mixed response from viewers on the internet. Naturally, there were comparisons drawn to the legendary host Salman Khan, who couldn’t host the digital version this year due to work commitments. Despite the mixed response, the reality show, which is streaming on Jio Cinema, opened to an impressive 4.5 million views, as reported by various sources. This is indeed a decent start for the show, especially considering the new lineup of contestants, including Ranvir Shorey, Armaan Malik and his wives, Kritika Malik and Payal Malik, Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Gera Dixit, and many others.

Bigg Boss Tak on X confirmed that the debut episode of Bigg Boss OTT 3 garnered a staggering 4.5 million views. This number is significantly higher compared to other fictional content streaming on various OTT platforms. However, Anil Kapoor now carries the responsibility of matching the viewership of the previous season. According to a statement by Jio Cinema, Bigg Boss OTT 2, hosted by Salman Khan and won by Elvish Yadav, amassed a massive 2,450 million views over eight weeks. This extraordinary number is worth mentioning, especially considering that the contestants were not widely recognized celebrities. Anil Kapoor now has the target of reaching or surpassing this milestone for his season. With 4.5 million views on its premiere day, Anil Kapoor’s show has already achieved 0.17% of its grand target.

While it remains to be seen if this number will be surpassed, there is hope that the show will at least match the viewership of the previous season. The first day of Bigg Boss OTT 3 has already sparked interesting reactions. One major highlight was Ranvir Shorey, whom the contestants failed to recognize as an actor. This led to some intriguing confessions from the actor himself, adding an extra layer of excitement to the show. As the season progresses, it will be fascinating to see how Anil Kapoor’s hosting skills and the captivating lineup of contestants unfold, and whether the viewership numbers continue to rise. Bigg Boss OTT 3 has set the stage for an exciting and unpredictable journey in the world of reality television.