Cinema VinesThe Traitors India is set to return for a second season next month, following the strong reception of its inaugural run. Filmmaker and producer Karan Johar has confirmed that he will once again host the Prime Video series, which adapts the Dutch format De Verraders for Indian audiences.
In a recent promotional clip shared on Instagram, Johar introduced the first two contestants slated for Season 2: Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui and Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat. He described the lineup as “killer” and teased that 21 players will battle it out in the palace, with the usual twist that a select few are secretly Traitors while the rest are Innocents. Johar added a playful jab at Ashish Vidyarthi, who had been seen sleeping in the first season, and highlighted the drama with a reference to “Post Traitor Stress Disorder.”
While the full roster remains under wraps, industry insiders suggest that a mysterious new co‑host may join Johar, potentially adding a new dynamic to the game. Sources say the newcomer could have a special role inside the palace, sparking speculation that their presence might deliver “boo‑ri khabar” for the players. Whether this will be a co‑host, a messenger, or a completely new element of the show is still unclear.
Johar’s promo also featured clips of former contestants Uorfi Javed, Apoorva Mukhija, Purav Jha, and Elnaaz Norouzi, with him joking that “friendship was temporary, but kalesh was permanent.” He wrapped the teaser with a nod to the season’s theme of betrayal, noting that “some betrayals are still as fresh as ever.”
Season 1 concluded with Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther claiming victory after they successfully identified the last Traitor, Harsh Gujral. The show’s blend of strategy, deception, and psychological gameplay earned praise for its suspenseful format and shocking twists.
