Overview
- MTV confirms the Season 16 launch for January 9 with episodes airing Friday to Sunday at 7 pm on MTV India and streaming on JioHotstar.
- Sunny Leone returns as host and Karan Kundrra joins as co-host, with Nia Sharma and Urfi Javed appearing as designated mischief makers.
- The season features 32 contestants set in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, split between a Pyaar Villa and a Paisa Villa as part of the revamped format.
- For the first time, Splitsvilla will air three times a week, signaling a bigger programming push for 2026.
- Makers have not released an official cast list, though multiple unverified names are circulating on social media and Reddit.