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MTV Splitsvilla Season 16: Release date, rumored contestants, where to watch, and more about Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra's dating reality show!

MTV Splitsvilla is back with sixteenth season, promising intense battles between couples and controversies. Contestants must balance affection with the temptation of wealth.

Shramana Kar
Dec 06, 2025
MTV Splitsvilla Season 16: Release date, rumored contestants, where to watch, and more about Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra's reality show!

Splitsvilla Season 16

MTV Splitsvilla has turned out to the one-and-only Indian dating reality show that has garnered massive fan following since its launch in 2008. Numerous young contestants have come and go making lots of memories, life partners, and with breaking their hearts as well. Now, Season 16 of the reality show has been renewed and the premiere date is also out. Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra have been roped in to co-host the sixteenth season of Splitsvilla.

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When and where to watch Splitsvilla Season 16

The sixteenth season of the reality show will start premiering on MTV and JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium) from next year, January 9, 2026, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm.

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What to expect from Splitsvilla Season 16

MTV India recently dropped a 1-minute-30-second promo video where Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra appeared as the Queen and King of Hearts which adds charm and drama to the romance journey. The social media post also revealed that Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed have joined Splitsvilla Season 16 as the official 'Mischief Makers', which means Javed returns as the OG troublemaker and Sharma about to add more layers to the drama!

The latest promo hints at some game rule changes for the contestants with unexpected twists and exciting disruptions. While Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra are seen at a beach playing casino games with sheer passion. Leone is heard saying, “Iss game mein ya toh dil milega, ye deal. The choice, is yours.”

This hints that contestants have to choose between love and money this Season 16, making the show more dramatic and quirky. Nia Sharma and Uorfi Javed are featured in the background of the video as cupids as they are expected to make the show more challenging for the contestants.

Splitsvilla Season 16 expected contestants

Although MTV has not officially announced the contestants names of Splitsvilla Season 16 yet, some rumours have it that from female side, Devanshi Doshi, Anushka Ghosh, Asmita Adhikari, Kyra Anu, Niharika Mena, Shubhangi Jaiswal, Ruchii Chettri, Angelina Marwein and Andrea Kevichusa might be participating the show.

Meanwhile, from the male side, Kushal Tanwar (winner of Roadies 20), Yogesh Rawat, Himanshu Tain, Ayush Sharma, Anuj Sharma, Mohit Malhotra, Diptanshu Saini, Piyush Sharma and Sidharth Manoj might be joining the show.

MTV Splitsvilla Season 16 FAQs:

Q: When is the release date for MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa?
A: MTV Splitsvilla Season 16 is set to premiere on January 9, 2026. New episodes will air every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm (IST).
Q: Where can I watch MTV Splitsvilla X6?
A: MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa will be available for streaming on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). The episodes will also be broadcast on the MTV channel.
Q: Who are the hosts for MTV Splitsvilla X6?
A: The 16th season of MTV Splitsvilla is hosted by the ultimate Queen of Hearts, Sunny Leone, who is joined by the dashing King of Hearts, Karan Kundrra, as her co-host.

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