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MTV Hustle: Hustle 5 - Apna Homeground

Poster for MTV Hustle Season 5

20 episodes · first aired Aug 8, 2026

MTV India is turning the heat all the way up with MTV Hustle 5, the country’s most influential rap and hip-hop reality show. Building on the overwhelming popularity of previous seasons, the fifth edition introduces an explosive blend of underground authenticity and mainstream spectacle. Bringing together new-school lyricists, street rappers, and viral performers, Hustle 5 showcases how Indian hip-hop is no longer an underground movement—it’s now a cultural powerhouse.

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  1. 1 Back on Apna Homeground Aug 8, 2026 · 2h 13m New Squad Bosses, fresh faces, and pure rap chaos. Badshah returns to ignite explosive battles on the ultimate battleground.
  2. 2 The Squad Selection gets Brutal! Aug 9, 2026 · 2h 15m Akshat’s bars earn Badshah’s ultimate seal of approval, while MC Square and Paradox clash over Ansh. Seven contestants now fight to survive the high-stakes 32 Bars Challenge.
  3. 3 The First Squad War Begins Aug 15, 2026 · 1h 42m The first-ever Squad War heats up as Dflacko brings Delhi rage to the stage. Harmeet's emotional performance leaves everyone in tears.
  4. 4 Banger Pocha returns! Aug 16, 2026 · 1h 26m Para and MC Square return to settle the score with their squads. Akshat brings Rajasthan's raw mosh-pit energy, pushing Badshah to pull out the Banger Pocha.
  5. 5 King returns to his Homeground Aug 22, 2026 · 2h 13m KING returns as three Hustlers fight to reclaim their spots in an intense 32 Bar Battle. Tensions rise as the Squad Bosses lock horns, while R-Mridul leaves Badshah astounded.
  6. 6 Banger Week Goes Bigger! Aug 23, 2026 · 1h 43m Txama turns the stage into a party with Arunachal's energy, while Dhadkan delivers a massive banger. Which squad will rule the Banger Week?
  7. 7 Lambardars Take on the Alphas! Aug 29, 2026 · 1h 31m F-City goes head-to-head as claims, chaos and emotional bangers take over. With scores at stake, who will survive the ultimate squad war?
  8. 8 EPR vs NCR: High-Stakes Clash! Aug 30, 2026 · 1h 33m EPR vs NCR triggers total war on stage. Later, as raw emotions overflow and leave Badshah disappointed, which bottom-tier Hustler will survive the week's biggest test?
  9. 9 The Bar Just Got Higher! Sep 5, 2026 · 1h 32m Ikka joins Badshah to raise the bar as Level Up week begins. Farak's storytelling and Bhaktaaa's bar fest push the Lambardars ahead.
  10. 10 Rebels and Alphas Take Over Sep 6, 2026 · 1h 17m Rebels and Alphas raise the bar as Raaj Babu silences his haters and Dhadkan goes melodic. Four Hustlers face the bottom battle to secure their place.
  11. 11 Wild Cards vs The Bottom Four Sep 12, 2026 · 1h 36m The Wild Card Challengers face the Bottom Four in a battle for a spot on Hustle. Who will fight their way into the Homeground?
  12. 12 Battle for Homeground Sep 13, 2026 · 1h 29m The Squad Bosses set the stage for Challenger Week, while the Wild Cards hit back with a banger. As four contestants face elimination, the fight for Homeground gets fiercer.
  13. 13 Kunal Khemu Sets the Stage Ablaze Sep 19, 2026 · 1h 49m Kunal Khemu and Badshah launch the Industry Ready phase with explosive performances. Dhadkan, Harmeeet and Siroyi impress Kunal, while everyone grooves to end the night.
  14. 14 High Stakes, Wild Vibes! Sep 20, 2026 · 1h 26m Fierce Squad Boss banter, wild performances, and total heartbreak. High stakes explode as two contestants get sent packing, leaving twelve to face legendary Collab Week.
  15. 15 Explosive Collabs Take Over Sep 26, 2026 · 1h 8m Ansh and Sicklot light up the stage with a high energy collaboration. Later, Parv and Kai turn up the heat, sending chairs, mugs and bottles flying.
  16. 16 Ticket to Finale Unlocked! Sep 27, 2026 · 1h 17m Commercial bangers and unexpected collabs take over the Homeground. One Hustler secures a Ticket to the Finale as the Bottom Five face a tense showdown.
  17. 17 The Semi Finale Showdown Oct 3, 2026 · 1h 26m The Semi Finale brings tougher rounds, tighter bars and massive stakes. Gravity and Nazz return as Jalladuddin and Bakasur prepare for battle.
  18. 18 Royalty Meets High Stakes Oct 4, 2026 · 1h 24m Prince opens the Semi Finale with a bang as the final battles begin. Five Hustlers face the pressure, while Badshah keeps one more surprise under wraps.
  19. 19 The Grand Finale Begins Oct 10, 2026 · 2h 4m The Top 6 unite for a historic collab as hip-hop icons join the grand celebration. Who will claim the trophy and one crore prize?
  20. 20 The Winner Is… Oct 11, 2026 · 1h 55m The Hustlers take the stage one last time with explosive performances and a celebration of brotherhood. Who will be crowned MTV Hustle 5's winner?