NEW DELHI : The The Traitors franchise is now moving into Telugu after two seasons of its successful Hindi edition. Actor Teja Sajja will make his reality-show hosting debut with The Traitors Telugu, which is set to premiere on October 15. The show will feature 20 contestants from different backgrounds, who will compete in a game centred around trust, strategy, alliances and deception.
When and Where to Watch The Traitors Telugu?
The Traitors Telugu will premiere on October 15, 2026. New episodes will be released every Thursday at 12 noon (IST).
The 10-episode series will stream exclusively on Prime Video and will be released across four weeks. Prime Video announced the reality show today, and dropped a teaser featuring Teja Sajja.
What Is The Traitors Telugu About?
The format revolves around two groups — the Innocents and the Traitors. While the Innocents must work together to identify the Traitors among them, the secret Traitors will attempt to remain undetected while eliminating the other contestants.
As the game progresses, contestants will have to form alliances, read each other’s moves and decide who they can trust. The Telugu edition will have 10 episodes, released over four weeks.
Teja Sajja’s Reality Show Host Debut
The series marks a new experience for Teja Sajja, who will be stepping into the role of a reality-show host for the first time. The actor will lead the Telugu edition of the format as the contestants navigate the game and its various challenges. He brings his own brand of spontaneity and energy to the series, giving the Telugu edition a distinctive identity of its own
One of the world’s fastest-growing reality formats, The Traitors has evolved into a global entertainment franchise, with local adaptations across more than 30 countries worldwide.
“The Traitors Telugu is a truly exciting and disruptive show in the unscripted space with its focus on mind games and strategy that creates deep engagement” said Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video (SVOD) and Amazon MGM Studios India. “Following two highly successful seasons in Hindi, we are delighted to expand this franchise into Telugu. Teja Sajja is an exciting choice to lead this edition, and his charisma, spontaneity, and natural connection with audiences brings a distinct flavor to the show. We look forward to The Traitors Telugu further expanding the franchise’s reach, and resonating with audiences in India and globally.”
