Who’s lying, who’s dying (on the game board), and who’s walking away with the money, honey? Oh girl, are you ready for claws, chaos, and catfights served in full royal flair? The Traitors, hosted by none other than the drama king himself, Karan Johar, is about to hit your screen like a velvet-wrapped storm. With 20 celebrities hiding secrets, forming alliances, and stabbing backs.
Release Date & Where to Watch
- Mark your calendars, Darling… June 12, 2025 is when the deception begins.
- Streaming on: Prime Video
- New Episodes Every Thursday | 8 PM IST
- Location: Shot at the ultra-luxurious Suryagarh Palace, Jaisalmer
- Produced by: Banijay Asia and GroupM India
- Host: Karan Johar (in all his judgmental, couture glory)
The Starry Cast: Who’s Who in the Drama Zoo?
C’mon now, this cast is packed tighter than a Birkin bag on a flight to Cannes. From big screen veterans to Instagram firecrackers, here’s who’s stirring the pot:
A power-packed lineup of actors and influencers: Karan Kundrra, Jasmin Bhasin, Jannat Zubair, Sudhanshu Pandey, and Lakshmi Manchu.
Internet Sensations & Reality Bait: Uorfi Javed, Elvish Yadav, Rebel Kid Apoorva Mukhija, Purav Jha. Wildcard Mix: Raj Kundra, Maheep & Anshula Kapoor, Raftaar, Harsh Gujral, and more
What’s the Plot, Boo?
Think Cluedo meets Survivor with a splash of Koffee With Karan drama.
Players are divided into two secret roles:
- The Faithfuls, playing with honesty to claim the prize.
- Traitors, who plan to eliminate others one by one… shhh!
Each night, Traitors “murder” someone (relax… it’s a game, not a Dateline episode).
Each episode ends with a Round Table vote where everyone’s sipping suspicion like it’s chai. And baby, if the Traitors survive till the end, they steal the whole damn pot!
What’s Good, What’s Meh?
Karan Johar’s Hosting:
Let’s be real… who else can serve you drama, judgment, and Dior all in one look? Karan’s sharp wit, intimidating glam, and reality-TV instincts are made for this genre.
Chemistry & Conflict:
The interactions between Maheep Kapoor and Uorfi Javed? Tension so thick you could slice it with a nail file. The influencer crowd vs. actor squad energy is giving… Mean Girls meets LinkedIn.
What’s Flat?
Okay, some of the “celebs” feel more like filler than thriller. And let’s be honest not everyone in that palace has the camera presence to keep up with the likes of Raftaar or Uorfi Javed. But hey, maybe that’s part of the strategy: bore ‘em till you win?
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Final Word: Worth the Hype or Just Another Lie in the Game?
If you’re tired of cookie-cutter reality TV and crave something that serves looks and lethal side-eyes, “The Traitors” is your poison cocktail. It’s got palace drama, secret killers, and just enough celebrity chaos to keep you guessing till the last episode. Like a bejeweled dagger in a velvet glove… you won’t see it coming, but you’ll love how it cuts.
Excitement meter – 90%
Written By MANSI SINGH