Bigg Boss 20 India's Got Latent 2 viewership data released (Photos: Jiohotstar, Netflix India / Instagram)Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 20 premiered on Sunday. The lineup of contestants this season has been heavily criticized, with many complaining that competition such as Lock Upp 2 and Traitors getting bigger faces. While the episodes lack good content, the contestants’ personalities look fake and forced. Given the excitement around the latest season, the show’s grand premiere managed to garner an impressive viewership of 6.4 million. However, it will be next week’s ratings that will decide if the latest season of Bigg Boss is working or not. As per viewership data released by Ormax Media, Bigg Boss 20 has failed to beat Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent in viewership.India’s Got Latent, Bigg Boss 20, and Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 get the highest viewershipAs per the latest viewership data released by Ormax Media from 31st August to 6th September, Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2 clocked the highest viewership of 7.8 million. Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 20 followed in the second spot with a total viewership of 6.4 million. Rohit Shetty-hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 also received a viewership of 5.5 million this weekend. Amitabh Bachchan-hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati also bagged the fourth spot with a viewership of 5.1 million, while Karan Johar-hosted The Traitors Season 2 clocked in a viewership of 4.5 million.Also Read: Is Indian Idol scripted? Neha Kakkar debunks Sunidhi Chauhan’s ‘reality shows are fake’ claimOrmax StreamView: Top 10 most-watched properties on OTT in India, for the week of Aug 31-Sep 6, 2026, based on audience researchNote: Estimated number of Indian audience (in Mn) who watched a property for at least 30 mins in the week of tracking. pic.twitter.com/4wAWJtKHwG— Ormax Media (@OrmaxMedia) September 8, 2026The good old Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah still manages to impress the audience on YouTube. This week it clocked in a viewership of 4.2 million. Dhawal Thakur and Sanchita Basu’s romantic drama Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar Season 2 also got a viewership of 3.4 million. Interestingly, Dhamaal 4 received a great response as compared to Alpha. Dhamaal 4 clocked in a viewership of 3.4 million, while Alpha got 3.1 million views. I Nobody also bagged 2.8 million views.About Bigg BossAhead of Bigg Boss 20’s launch, SCREEN spoke to Banijay Asia’s founder, Deepak Dhar, who revealed why they decided to launch six versions of Bigg Boss simultaneously. He said, “This time, it will be Bigg Boss wali Diwali. Bigg Boss has now become like a tentpole franchise. And this is the 20th year. We wanted to do something memorable to celebrate it. So, we said, let’s do this as an exercise across all markets. Six versions are going live simultaneously. And we’re very excited for it. You know, the entire festival period is going to be captured by Big Boss in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bangla, and Hindi. You’ll see how we are amplifying the experience around what the audiences are going to watch. We have Salman Khan, Kiccha Sudeep, Nagarjuna, Vijay Sethupathi, Mohanlal, and Sourav Ganguly. So we are only elevating the franchise.”Also Read | Alpha composers on dad Lalit Pandit’s advice, Alia Bhatt-starrer failing: ‘Proud of the film’ View this post on Instagram A post shared by JioHotstar Reality (@jiohotstarreality) While the Bigg Boss Hindi version has managed to receive great viewership, the regional language versions seem to trail behind. Sadly, the Salman Khan-hosted version is also getting a lukewarm response after its premiere, so what kind of viewership it gets next week remains to be seen.Nawaz Javed Kochra is a seasoned entertainment journalist at The Indian Express Online, bringing nearly a decade of expertise to the forefront of cultural reporting. With a focus on the television and Over-The-Top (OTT) landscapes, he has established himself as a prominent voice in the industry, known for his high-profile celebrity interviews and insightful coverage of the Indian entertainment sector. Experience & Career Nawaz holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Journalism from Mumbai University, providing him with a rigorous academic and ethical foundation. In his 11-year career, he has navigated through several of India's leading media houses, building a portfolio that spans digital, print, and broadcast media: The Indian Express: Currently leads coverage of TV and OTT content, producing both written analysis and popular video interview segments. Former Roles: He began his career at the iconic Stardust Magazine and later held key positions at Zoom TV, Zee Multimedia, MissMalini, Bollywood Bubble, and Raindrop Media. Expertise & Focus Areas Nawaz’s beat is characterized by a blend of exclusive access and trend analysis. His core areas of expertise include: Reality Television: Specialized coverage of major franchises like Bigg Boss, providing behind-the-scenes insights and winner profiles. OTT Ecosystem: Tracking the shift from traditional cable to digital streaming platforms, with a focus on web series and digital premieres. Celebrity Profiles & Interviews: Nawaz is celebrated for his ability to foster candid conversations with industry stalwarts, from music composers like Amaal Mallik to other TV legends. Investigative Entertainment News: Reporting on sensitive industry developments, including legal disputes and personal stories of resilience within the acting community. Authoritativeness & Trust With a reputation built on years of networking and credible reporting, Nawaz Kochra is a "known face" in the Mumbai media circuit. His work at The Indian Express adheres to the publication's "Journalism of Courage" standard, ensuring that even entertainment reporting is approached with accuracy, sensitivity, and transparency. 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