Fact Check: Is MTV India Shutting Down

Claim

Several social media posts claim that MTV India will permanently shut down on December 31, 2025.

Fact

False. MTV India is not shutting down.

What Factcheck India Found?

To verify the claim, FactCheck India examined MTV India’s official platforms and reached out to sources in the broadcasting industry.

1. Social Media Activity:
   MTV India’s verified handles on Instagram, Facebook, and X remain active.
   • The latest post (dated October 16, 2025) promotes Jujutsu Kaisen streaming on JioHotstar — clear evidence that the channel is still operational.
   • No posts or announcements mention any planned shutdown.
2. Website Verification:
   MTV India’s official website continues to accept entries for MTV Splitsvilla X6, confirming ongoing programming and production activities.
3. Context:
   Paramount Global is discontinuing several international music channels — including MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV Live, and Club MTV — in the UK and Ireland by the end of 2025.
   However, none of these announcements affect MTV India’s operations.
4. Former VJ Confirms Continuity:
   Popular former MTV VJ Nikhil Chinappa also clarified on social media, saying: “From what I know, nothing’s changing in India.”

Why This Matters

This viral rumor shows how global media decisions can spark misinformation across regions. Especially when nostalgia and emotion are involved. As audiences, it’s crucial to verify before sharing and depend on credible sources instead of viral speculation. The channel continues its normal operations, airing shows and updating its digital platforms regularly. The confusion stems from reports of MTV channels being discontinued only in the UK and Ireland, not India.

Conclusion

MTV India is not shutting down on December 31, 2025. The channel continues to operate normally, with ongoing reality shows, music programs, and brand collaborations. Reports about MTV’s closure in the UK and Ireland have been misinterpreted and falsely linked to MTV India. as part of a global closure by its parent company, Paramount Global. The viral posts shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook — express nostalgia and sadness, calling it the “end of an era” for a channel that defined youth pop culture in India.