India, Jan. 20 -- Comedian Gilli Nata won Season 12 of Bigg Boss Kannada, hosted by Kichcha Sudeep. He received a hero's welcome in his hometown, Malavalli in Karnataka, on Monday. Videos posted by fans online show thousands of them taking to the streets and blocking traffic as Gilli entered his hometown and headed home. (Also Read: Bigg Boss Kannada 12 winner: Gilli Nata lifts trophy as fans predicted, takes home Rs.50 lakh cash prize and car)

Videos posted online by fans show Gilli waving to the crowd as he drives through Malavalli in a van. One video shows him accompanied by his team, dressed in a white suit, and responding to the cheering crowd that showers him with flowers. Police are also seen trying to control the crowd on his way...