The latest episode of Super Sunday with Sudeep turned into a thoughtful exchange when host Kichcha Sudeep addressed a remark that had sparked conversations both on-screen and online.

Bigg Boss Kannada contestant Maalu Nippanal, who hails from North Karnataka, had earlier said inside the Bigg Boss house, “In our region, if a man does household chores, people call him his wife’s slave.” The statement quickly caught attention, highlighting how certain traditional beliefs still linger despite changing times.

When the topic resurfaced on Super Sunday during the “Yes or No” round, Sudeep posed the question head-on — “Is a man who does housework his wife’s slave?” While everyone else answered “No,” Maalu stood by her “Yes,” explaining, “In my village, it’s considered improper for men to do household work. That’s how it’s been for generations.”

Actor and fellow contestant Manju Bhasini offered a thoughtful counter. “In earlier times, men earned and women managed homes. But nowhere is it written that helping your wife makes you her slave. It’s a label society created,” she said. “Even when a woman earns, she isn’t her husband’s servant. Life works when we support one another.”

Sudeep followed with a calm yet firm response: “Back then, roles were divided out of necessity — men earned, women took care of homes. But times have changed. There’s no rule or scripture that says helping your wife makes you her slave. It’s just a belief people created.”

When Maalu reasoned, “Some customs change, some don’t,” Sudeep delivered one of his most powerful lines:

“What doesn’t change is what people don’t want to change. You must know what’s culture and what’s blind belief. This is just belief — and it needs to change. Helping your wife doesn’t make you a servant. Isn’t your mother a woman too? Would helping her make you less of a son?”

He went on to challenge her further, saying, “If your village now has electricity, mobile phones, transport, and even people like you appearing on television, why not change this belief too?”

With that statement, Kichcha Sudeep didn’t just close an argument — he opened a conversation, reminding viewers that progress isn’t only about what we build or use, but also about the beliefs we choose to leave behind. Sudeep’s words drew loud applause from the audience — a moment where entertainment met reflection, urging society to rethink what truly defines respect and equality at home.