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Splitsvilla 16 Premieres With Two-Villa Twist as Episode 2 Adds New Contestants

The relaunch pivots on a Pyaar‑versus‑Paisa format, with Nia Sharma plus Uorfi Javed installed as mischief makers.

Overview

  • The season opened on January 9 with Sunny Leone as Queen of Hearts and Karan Kundrra as King of Hearts.
  • A revamped structure divides participants between Pyaar Villa and Paisa Villa, positioning strategy against romance.
  • Episode 1 introduced the first entrants, used a heart‑giving task, and concluded with three men earning safety as the Paisa Villa was revealed.
  • Episode 2 airing today will unveil the remaining contestants and deepen the Paisa Villa storyline.
  • Episodes run Friday through Sunday on MTV with streaming on JioHotstar, as Kundrra’s Bigg Boss quip fuels early social media buzz.