MTV Roadies Double Cross Episode 25, which aired on April 5, 2025, on MTV India and streamed on JioHotstar, delivered an exhilarating mix of strategic gameplay and unexpected betrayals.
The episode centered around the “Dhokhe Pe Chauka” immunity task, where alliances were tested, and loyalties questioned.
Morning Surprise and Task Announcement
The day began with the Roadies receiving a gift hamper from Avvatar Sports Nutrition, accompanied by a morning scroll instructing them to prepare for their next task. Upon arrival at the task location, host Rannvijay Singha, along with gang leaders Gautam Gulati, Prince Narula, Rhea Chakraborty, and Neha Dhupia, awaited them. Notably, Elvish Yadav was absent due to personal commitments.
Formation of Alliances
Rannvijay announced that the day’s task would require gangs to form alliances:
- Gang Prince and Gang Rhea teamed up.
- Gang Elvish and Gang Neha formed the second alliance.
- Gang Gautam was left without an alliance and, consequently, did not participate in the task.
Dhokhe Pe Chauka Immunity Task: Rules and Rewards
The “Dhokhe Pe Chauka” task was time-based, requiring alliances to complete four hurdle courses and retrieve four gears in the shortest time possible. In the third course, participants had the option to “double cross” their partner by backstabbing them with a knife, ending the task at that stage.
Rewards Structure:
- Completion of All Four Courses: The alliance would earn six immunities to distribute among their gangs.
- Double Cross After Three Courses: The gang executing the double cross would secure four immunities.
- Individual Immunity: The member performing the double cross would gain sure-shot immunity in the next vote-out.
Gang Gautam’s Opportunity:
Although not participating directly, Gang Gautam had a chance to earn immunities. Gautam Gulati observed both alliances and predicted which gang would execute a double cross by noting his guesses on cue cards before each performance. Each correct prediction would earn his gang one immunity.
Task Performances and Results
Performers:
- Gang Prince and Gang Rhea Alliance: Gunjan, Yaashvi, Mannu, Yogesh Sharma, Rohit, Alifia, Nishi, Priya.
- Gang Elvish and Gang Neha Alliance: Hartaaj, Zorawar, Yogesh Rawat, Simran, Jimy, Kajal, Gullu, Maneet.
Outcomes:
- Gang Elvish and Gang Neha Alliance: Completed the task without any double cross in 8 minutes and 39 seconds.
- Gang Prince and Gang Rhea Alliance: Executed a double cross when Rohit (Gang Rhea) backstabbed Alifia (Gang Prince) during the third stage, completing the task in 8 minutes and 10 seconds.
As a result, Gang Rhea secured four immunities due to the double cross, totalling five immunities for their gang. Additionally, Gautam Gulati accurately predicted the double cross, earning two immunities for Gang Gautam.
Strategic Implications and Camp Dynamics
Post-task, alliances and strategies shifted dramatically. Gang Prince, Gang Rhea, and Gang Gautam formed a new alliance targeting Gang Elvish’s members, Yogesh and Gullu, for the upcoming vote-out. Prince Narula attempted to persuade Hartaaj to betray Gang Elvish through internal voting. Meanwhile, Neha Dhupia sought Gautam’s support to protect her gang, but Gautam advised her to sever ties with Gang Elvish to ensure her team’s safety.
Final Thoughts
Episode 25 of MTV Roadies Double Cross was a masterclass in strategy and betrayal, epitomizing the season’s “Double Cross” theme. As alliances crumble and new ones form, the Roadies must navigate an increasingly complex web of trust and deception.