# Roadies Rebirth to premiere Oct 16 on Netflix, JioHotstar

2026-09-27T12:36:48+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

MTV Roadies is returning with its 21st season, Roadies Rebirth, premiering on October 16, 2026. The show will air every Friday and Saturday at 7 PM on MTV, and for the first time stream simultaneously on Netflix and JioHotstar. The new season introduces an OGs vs NewGs format, with six Gang Leaders split into two camps. Nikhil Chinapa, Neha Dhupia and Prince Narula lead the OGs, while Abhishek Malhan, Bani J and Baseer Ali represent the NewGs. Rannvijay Singha returns as host. The previous season, Roadies XX: Double Cross, was won by Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) from Elvish Yadav's team. The new season will feature physical tasks, strategic gameplay and the interpersonal drama the franchise is known for.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources report the same facts: October 16 premiere, dual OTT release, six Gang Leaders in OGs vs NewGs format, and Rannvijay Singha's return as host. Times Now leads with Singha's return and the concept, Hindustan Times leads with the OTT release detail, and Mathrubhumi provides the most structured breakdown. None of the sources frame the story critically or politically, coverage is uniformly promotional and descriptive. The main implication is the show's expanded streaming reach across two platforms, which could broaden its audience beyond MTV's traditional viewership. The premiere on October 16 will show whether the new format revives interest in the franchise.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/roadies-rebirth-ott-premiere-date-rannvijay-singha-returns-with-og-vs-new-contenders-epic-battle-article-156234160>
  Straightforward announcement of season details and host return
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/roadies-rebirth-rannvijay-singha-prince-narula-to-stream-on-two-ott-platforms-when-and-where-to-watch-netfix-jiohotstar-101790507462631.html>
  Focuses on OTT release and previous winner, no slant
- english.mathrubhumi.com (neutral report) <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/ott/roadies-rebirth-release-date-gang-leaders-ott-platforms-efz72he9>
  Clear factual breakdown of format, platforms and host

Tags: JioHotstar, MTV Roadies, Neha Dhupia, Netflix, Rannvijay Singha
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