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MTV Hustle: Hustle 5 - Apna Homeground

Poster for MTV Hustle Season 5

20 episodes · premiered 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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?