Splitsvilla X6 - Pyaar Ya Paisa Winners: Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu lift the trophy; take home a cash prize of Rs 20 lakhs

India’s biggest and most-loved dating reality show, Splitsvilla X6 , just concluded its most unpredictable season yet! Packed with drama, emotions, strategy and tough choices, the latest season introduced the game-changing theme of ‘Pyaar Ya Paisa’, where contestants had two distinct routes to victory: Love or Money. The winning couple takes home a cash prize of Rs 20 Lakhs.This edition culminated in a spectacular finale with Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu emerging victorious as the winning couple of Splitsvilla X6 - Pyaar ya Paisa!

Gullu and Kaira captured hearts across social media with their chemistry and unwavering bond during the last four months. The duo consistently remained fan favourites throughout the season. Their journey became one of the season’s most-loved stories, making their win a truly fan-favourite moment.

Excited about the win, Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar shared , “Thank you, guys, to everyone who supported me. I feel so good after winning. I feel like we were the deserving ones because if we look at the whole game journey - connection-wise, running the game, making alliances, no one did it better than us. Kaira and I had a bond since day one; she always supported me. Whenever there were tasks, she used to say, Mujhe tere liye jeetna hai aur tujhe jitana hai. Now that we look back at the end, it all feels worth it. I know people didn’t really like me much but as the show progressed, we became their favourites. Mujhe yeh ek cheez acchi lagi ki agar aap kisi ki nafrat ko pyaar mein badal do, toh sabse badi jeet wahi hoti hai!”

Kaira Anu expressed, “I can’t describe my happiness and I'm still trying to process all of this! What a beautiful and emotional journey it has been. Winning MTV Splitsvilla X6 - Pyaar Ya Paisa with Gullu feels unreal. We faced every challenge together, stayed strong through all the noise and knowing that the audience chose us for the first time makes this win even more special!”

King of Hearts Karan Kundrra added, “Sunny ke saath MTV Splitsvilla X6 - Pyaar ya Paisa co-host karne ka yeh safar honestly kaafi memorable raha! From the drama and connections to the competition, every contestant brought their A-game, whether it was finding a real connection or taking the trophy home. Big shoutout to Kaira & Gullu, who really stood out throughout the journey. Their chemistry, understanding and the way they handled everything together was amazing to watch. Well deserved, guys!”

Queen of Hearts Sunny Leone shared, “Every season of MTV Splitsvilla comes with its own mix of emotions, drama and connections and Season 16 was no different. Working with Karan, along with our amazing Mischief Makers - Nia Sharma and Uorfi, made this journey even more fun and exciting. What really stood out this season was Kaira & Gullu’s connection and the way they supported each other and stayed strong together, which is what made their journey so special to watch. I’m truly very happy for them and congratulations on winning this season. Keep shining and enjoy every moment together!”

The finale episode brought together the season’s strongest contenders - Yogesh-Ruru vs Gullu-Kaira; each representing a different approach to the game and choosing either the path of love or power. While some connections blossomed into genuine relationships, others chose strategy and ambition to survive the competition. Through unexpected betrayals, shifting loyalties and emotional confrontations, the finalists battled their way to the grand finale in what turned out to be one of the most intense endings in Splitsvilla history.