By SRTeam Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 4 aired on Asianet, with a special 24×7 stream on Disney+ Hotstar. The season started on 27 March 2022 and ended with a lively grand finale on 3 July 2022—it ran for a total of 99 days with 20 housemates competing for the title.
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 4 Host
The season was hosted by the evergreen superstar Mohanlal, marking his fourth consecutive year as Bigg Boss Malayalam’s face. His warm presence guided the show throughout its run.
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 4 Winner & Runner-Up
At the grand finale held on 3 July 2022, Dilsha Prasannan was declared the winner. She made history as the first female contestant to win the Malayalam version of Bigg Boss. Along with the trophy, she took home a cash prize of ₹50 lakh. The first runner-up was Muhammad Diligent Blesslee, popularly known as Blesslee.
Finalists and Memorable Contestants
Six finalists reached the finale: Dilsha Prasannan, Blesslee, Riyas Salim, Lakshmi Priya, Sooraj Thelakkad, and Dhanya Mary Varghese.
Among them, Riyas Salim especially won a special affection from fans—earning the second runner-up spot plus the well-liked title of “game changer”. Many viewers considered him the “real winner” for his spirit and personality.
Contestants Overview
Here is a simple list of notable housemates from Season 4:
- Dilsha Prasannan – Actress and dancer; Winner
- Blesslee – Singer and influencer; Runner-up
- Riyas Salim – Influencer and game changer; Second Runner-up
- Lakshmi Priya – Actress
- Sooraj Thelakkad – Comedian with dwarfism
- Dhanya Mary Varghese – TV actress
- Other participants included: Jasmine Moosa, Robin Radhakrishnan, Ronson Vincent, Vinay Madhav, Akhil Nair, Suchithra Nair, Aparna Mulberry, Nimisha P.S., Janaki Sudheer, and Manikandan Thonnakkal—some of whom walked out, were evicted, or ejected during the season.
Why Season 4 Stands Out
- First full season after COVID: Season 2 and Season 3 were disrupted due to the pandemic; Season 4 was the first one to go full circle to the finale.
- Historical win: Dilsha’s win broke a glass ceiling in Bigg Boss Malayalam—she was the first female winner of the series.
- Fan favourites: Riyas became a standout star, with many viewers cheering for him even though he didn’t win.
Final Thoughts
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 4 was a game-changer in many ways. Dilsha’s historic win, Blesslee’s strong runner-up run, and Riyas’s heartfelt popularity highlighted how television fame is shaped by personality and public connection. Mohanlal’s hosting brought emotional depth and charm to each episode, making the season memorable for fans in Kerala and beyond.