Splitsvilla X6: Who is Ruru Thakur? Everything we know about the speculated wildcard contestant

Ruru Thakur is an Indian cosplayer, model, and social media influencer who became widely known after appearing on MTV Splitsvilla X5 in 2024. Introduced on the show as the ex-girlfriend of fellow contestant Yuvraj Bassishe entered with the intention of finding love. Although she was eliminated mid-season, her straightforward and empathetic personality earned her attention during the competition. In post-show interviews, she shared that she had not expected to leave so soon and felt there was more she could have contributed to the journey.

Beyond reality television, Ruru is recognized for her cosplay appearances at events such as Comic Con and for regularly sharing cosplay vlogs on YouTube with friends. She has built a steady presence on Instagram, where she currently has 81.9K followers according to recent data. Known for her love of horror films, she is also an animal lover and has a pet cat named Luna. Ruru has several tattoos across her arms, shoulders, and back, reflecting her distinctive style. During her time on Splitsvilla X5, she expressed admiration for host Sunny Leonedescribing her as empathetic and strong and stating that she aspired to embody similar qualities.

Ruru Thakur Confirmed as Wild Card Entry on MTV Splitsvilla X6

The latest chapter in Ruru’s reality television journey unfolded with MTV Splitsvilla X6which premiered on January 9, 2026. The season is hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrrawith Uorfi Javed and Nia Sharma serving as Mischief Makers. In early February 2026, discussions began circulating about her possible entry as a wild-card contestant. Those reports were later supported by a viral video from the show’s success party in which Karan Kundrra referred to her as a wild card entrant, confirming her participation.