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Prime Video has announced that Season 2 of the Indian adaptation of the international reality show 'The Traitors', hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, will premiere on August 13, 2026, with new episodes releasing every Thursday. The show features 21 celebrity contestants competing for a grand prize. Produced by Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment in collaboration with All3Media International, the format has been adapted in 40 territories worldwide. The first season aired from June 12 to July 3, 2025, and featured contestants including Raj Kundra, Uorfi Javed, and Maheep Kapoor, with Uorfi and Nikita Luther crowned as winners. Sabrina Duguet of All3Media International noted the first season 'struck a powerful chord with viewers', while Dharmatic Entertainment stated the show 'ignited a nationwide obsession' and promised a second season that is 'bigger, bolder, and more dramatic'.
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An Indian adaptation of the international reality show, ‘The Traitors’ features 21 celebrity players contesting for the grand prize
Published - July 27, 2026 04:08 pm IST
By The Hindu Bureau
Streaming service Prime Video announced the release date of Season 2 of the Karan Johar-hosted reality show, The Traitors, on Monday (July 27, 2026). The new season will premiere on the streamer on August 13, with new episodes arriving every Thursday.
An Indian adaptation of the international reality show, The Traitors features 21 celebrity players competing for the grand prize. The show is produced by Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment in collaboration with independent distributor All3Media International for the local adaptation of the format, which has been produced in 40 territories worldwide.
Industry Reactions
Sabrina Duguet, EVP, APAC, All3Media International, said in a statement that the first season “struck a powerful chord with viewers.”
“Our collaboration with Prime Video India continues to deliver a version of the format that feels both fresh and authentic to its core while pushing the boundaries of reality entertainment. We’re confident the new season will once again captivate audiences with its compelling mix of high-profile celebrities, intense drama, and edge-of-the-seat gameplay.”
The team of Dharmatic Entertainment said in a joint statement:
“The first season of The Traitors ignited a nationwide obsession. It proved that Indian audiences are hungry for reality content that challenges their intellect, keeps them on the edge of their seats, and refuses to play by the old rulebook. We’re thrilled to bring audiences a second season that’s bigger, bolder, and more dramatic while staying true to the raw, unpredictable, and psychologically gripping essence that made the show a phenomenon.”
Season 1 Recap
The first season aired on the platform from June 12 to July 3 last year and featured contestants including:
- Raj Kundra
- Mukesh Chhabra
- Karan Kundrra
- Ashish Vidyarthi
- Uorfi Javed
- Maheep Kapoor
- Others
Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther were crowned winners at the end of Episode 10.
Published - July 27, 2026 04:08 pm IST
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The Traitors Season 2 Release Date Announced for Prime Video India