The makers of The Traitors Season 2 have released the first official promo of the upcoming reality show, creating excitement among fans with the return of the high-stakes game of strategy, trust and betrayal.
Hosted by Karan Johar, the second season of the Indian adaptation of the internationally popular reality format is expected to feature a fresh lineup of celebrities competing inside a royal palace setup, where contestants will have to use their intelligence, observation skills and manipulation tactics to survive.
Shweta Tiwari, Fukra Insaan And Kullu Reportedly Join The Traitors Season 2
According to a report by India Today, television actress Shweta Tiwari, digital creator Abhishek Malhan, popularly known as Fukra Insaan, and comedian Aditya Kulshrestha (Kullu) are among the new names reportedly joining the second season of the reality show. The trio brings experience from different entertainment backgrounds, adding more variety to the celebrity-driven competition.
Shweta Tiwari is a well-known face in Indian television and has previously participated in several reality shows, including Bigg Boss 4, where she emerged as the winner. She has also been part of shows like Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
Abhishek Malhan gained popularity through his YouTube content and later became one of the most talked-about contestants on Bigg Boss OTT 2, where he finished as the runner-up. Meanwhile, comedian Aditya Kulshrestha, known as Kullu, has also expanded his career into acting with his appearance in the film Loveyapa.
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The Traitors Season 2 Cast: Contestants Reportedly Joining Karan Johar's Show
The reported lineup for The Traitors Season 2 includes celebrities from television, films, social media and sports.
Apart from the newly added names, contestants reportedly include Munawar Faruqui, Mallika Sherawat, Rhea Chakraborty, Shalini Passi, Dalip Tahil, Elvish Yadav, Rubina Dilaik, Soundous Moufakir, Krystle D'Souza, Parul Gulati, Harman Baweja, and Shahneel Gill, sister of Indian cricketer Shubman Gill.
The upcoming season will bring together 21 celebrities who will compete through a series of psychological challenges while trying to identify the hidden “traitors” among them. The show promises intense mind games, secret alliances and unexpected twists as contestants fight to reach the finale.
Production Details And Release Date Of The Traitors Season 2
The second season was filmed in March 2026 over a period of two weeks at the historic Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This season also marks a production change, with Dharmatic Entertainment, Karan Johar's production company, taking over the production responsibilities.
The production team shared that the new season aims to deliver a bigger and more dramatic experience while maintaining the unpredictable psychological gameplay that attracted audiences in the first season.
The Traitors Season 2 Release Date: When And Where To Watch
The Traitors Season 2 will premiere on Aug. 13, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video. New episodes of the reality show will stream every Thursday, bringing a new round of strategies, betrayals and celebrity rivalries to viewers. The show is hosted by Karan Johar and will feature a total of 21 contestants competing in the ultimate battle of trust and deception.
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