Prime Video reality show ‘The Traitors', hosted by Karan Johar, gets premiere date
Prime Video on Friday announced that its original unscripted show The Traitors, hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar has got a premiere date.
The IDTV's BAFTA and Emmy award-winning global format, The Traitors, a collaboration with All3Media International and produced by BBC Studios India Productions, features 20 celebrities from various spheres, who come together in this ultimate test of trust and betrayal, as they compete to win a significant cash prize and the coveted title. The show will premiere on June 12, after which the new episodes will drop every Thursday.
'Prime Video has consistently been home to some of the biggest and most beloved scripted shows in the country. Now, we're making a bold leap as we scale our Unscripted content slate with our biggest reality series yet—The Traitors,' said Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video India.
'We're thrilled to have Karan Johar as the host—who better to stoke the fire in this volatile mix of 20 celebrities, each vying for a massive cash prize and the title of ultimate winner! The Traitors promises immersive entertainment and next-level mind games that are sure to captivate our wide gamut of audiences.'
come for the DOSTI 🤝 stay for the DHOKHEBAAZI 😈🗡️#TheTraitorsOnPrime, a new reality series coming on June 12 pic.twitter.com/0zOiTRLmbA — prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) May 23, 2025
Sabrina Duguet, EVP APAC at All3Media International, said, 'India is one of the most dynamic and exciting markets in the world, with an audience base that's highly receptive to reality shows. The Indian adaptation of The Traitors offers this audience high calibre celebrities and intense drama, all wrapped up in a thriller-esque gameplay."
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Neha Khurana, Executive Producer for The Traitors, BBC Studios India Productions, said, 'With an all-celebrity cast and jaw-dropping twists, The Traitors is an unmissable treat for fans of high-stakes reality entertainment.'
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