Prime Video unveiled the trailer for The Traitors Telugu, hosted by Teja Sajja, marking his reality TV debut. The 10-episode series, featuring 20 celebrity contestants, premieres October 15, with episodes releasing every Thursday. The show adapts the global hit format, blending deception and strategy, offering a unique experience for Telugu audiences.
Prime Video released the trailer for The Traitors Telugu on October 6, marking the arrival of the hit international reality format in Telugu. Actor Teja Sajja makes his reality television hosting debut with this 10-episode series, which will star 20 celebrities. Premiering on October 15, the series will release new episodes every Thursday at noon.
The 20 celebrity contestants are musician Chinmayi Sripada, actor Harsha Vardhan, actor Pragathi Mahavadi, Shreedevi Chowdary, Nikhil Vijayendra Simha, Vidyu Raman, Vishnu Oi, Shravya Varma, Dr Meghanath Reddy, Mouneesha Chowdary, Sweekar Agasthi, Ashika Padukone, Varsha D'Souza, Pranav aka Abhinavakavi, SS Vardhan, Rahat Achanta, Gaurav Sunil, Sai Ronak, Puppala Dhanunjaya, and Phalguni Bangera.
The series follows the format of The Traitors, the international reality competition in which contestants are divided into 'Traitors' and 'Innocents', with the 'Traitors'' identities concealed. The 'Innocents' compete in a game of deception and detection to identify and eliminate the 'Traitors' before the game ends, while the 'Traitors' work to avoid detection and eliminate 'Innocents' along the way.
Speaking about his debut hosting role in a reality show, Teja Sajja said, “Hosting The Traitors Telugu has been a completely new experience for me, and I was genuinely excited to take on something so different from anything I’ve done before. What makes it even more special is that I get to be part of the first Telugu edition of a format that has become a global sensation.”
He added that the new series marks a landmark step for the industry and its audience, as it brings an international format to regional viewers. “For Telugu entertainment, I think this is a big moment because we are not just bringing a popular international format to our audience, but also giving it a personality and flavor of our own. I’ve had a great time with the show, and I’m really looking forward to seeing audiences get invested in the contestants and play along as the game unfolds.”
The Traitors Telugu comes following The Traitors Hindi Season 2. Produced by SOL Production, the new series premieres on Prime Video on October 15, with new episodes every Thursday.