Karan Johar-hosted reality show The Traitors gets release date

Karan Johar hosted reality show The Traitors will be released on Prime Video on June 12, the makers said on Friday. An Indian adaptation of the international reality show, it will feature 20 celebrities who will compete to win a significant cash prize and the coveted title with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 8pm (IST).

The streaming platform has collaborated with All3Media International for the local adaptation of the popular show. It is produced by BBC Studios India Productions.

Speaking about it, Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video India, said, “Packed with drama, manipulation, suspenseful gameplay, and unexpected twists, the show is mounted on a grand scale with high production values. 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.”

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. The Traitors is one of the fastest-growing and most popular reality formats worldwide, ever - and we’re thrilled to bring an Indian adaptation of the franchise to the country with Prime Video India and BBC Studios India Productions; both partners reputation for delivering high-quality content precedes them.”

Neha Khurana, Executive Producer for The Traitors, BBC Studios India Productions, added, “The Traitors has captivated audiences worldwide across ages and languages with its bold, dramatic, and psychological gameplay and we’re thrilled to join hands with Prime Video—renowned for its exceptional content—and All3Media International to bring an Indian adaptation that’s immersive, grand, and teeming with drama.”

The Traitors (Dutch title: De Verraders) was created and developed by Marc Pos and IDTV Creative Director Jasper Hoogendoorn in cooperation with RTL Creative Unit. It was recently named as K7’s format of the year in 2024 and the format was awarded C21’s International Format Award for Best Host of a Television Format. Previously, the Dutch version De Verraders received the Rose d'Or award for best Reality and Factual Entertainment.