‘The Traitors’ India Sets August Season 2 Bow on Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video will globally launch Season 2 of "The Traitors" India, the local adaptation of the international reality format, in August, with Karan Johar returning as host. The series sees 21 celebrities from various fields play a game centred on trust, betrayal and deception, and comes after the first season became what Prime Video India executives described as a genuine "cultural moment" in the country.
Season 2 premieres on 13 August, with new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays. The show is produced by Dharma Productions' digital arm Dharmatic Entertainment alongside All3Media International, which licenses the BAFTA and Emmy-winning format—created by IDTV and now adapted in more than 40 territories worldwide. Prime Video executives said the new season would feature sharper gameplay and a fresh line-up of players, forming part of a wider Indian Originals slate that includes "Mirzapur", "The Family Man" and "Panchayat".
In short
- "The Traitors" India Season 2 premieres 13 August on Prime Video
- Karan Johar returns to host 21 celebrity contestants
- Format has now been adapted in over 40 countries worldwide
Explained simply
The Traitors is a reality competition show where celebrities compete in challenges to win prize money, but some are secretly designated as traitors whose role is to deceive the others and eliminate them. The format tests players' instincts about whom to trust in an environment designed around suspicion and betrayal. This Indian version, hosted by Bollywood figure Karan Johar, is based on an international format that has proven popular in many countries.
The first season of The Traitors India achieved what streaming executives called a cultural moment when it previously aired, indicating strong popularity and widespread interest among Indian audiences. The show's cast of 21 celebrities comes from diverse fields. That success has generated considerable anticipation for the new season.
The show airs on Prime Video as part of the streaming service's range of original Indian programmes. It is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital arm of Indian production company Dharma Productions, alongside international producers. Prime Video also offers other popular Indian original series, including Mirzapur, The Family Man and Panchayat.
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