A complaint was filed against two 'Bigg Boss Kannada 12' contestants and host Kiccha Sudeep, alleging caste discrimination, physical assault and humiliation of women. It claimed that cast-based remark came from contestant Ashwini Gowda; Sudeep was disrespectful toward female contestant and that Rashika physically assaulted fellow player. The case was submitted by social activist Sandhya Pavithra.