Actor Teja Sajja is set to make his debut as a reality show host with ‘The Traitors Telugu,’ the Telugu adaptation of the popular international reality franchise. Prime Video has announced that the show will premiere on October 15. The series will bring together 20 personalities from different backgrounds, who will take part in a game built around trust, deception and betrayal. Taking to Instagram, the makers shared a video featuring Teja and captioned it as “Droham, Drama, Dhamaka. Meeru Ready ah? #TheTraitorsTeluguOnPrime, New Reality Series with New Episodes Every Thursday, Oct 15.”
In the video, he could be heard saying, “Everyone in the world is good till they get a chance to betray for love, for power, for war, or for victory.” Eras may change, reasons may differ, but betrayal never changes.”
Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video (SVOD) and Amazon MGM Studios India, shared, “The Traitors Telugu is a truly exciting and disruptive show in the unscripted space with its focus on mind games and strategy that creates deep engagement.”
He added, “Following two highly successful seasons in Hindi, we are delighted to expand this franchise into Telugu. Teja Sajja is an exciting choice to lead this edition, and his charisma, spontaneity, and natural connection with audiences brings a distinct flavor to the show. We look forward to The Traitors Telugu further expanding the franchise’s reach, and resonating with audiences in India and globally.”
Fazila Allana, Partner and Co-Founder, SOL Productions stated, “Bringing The Traitors to Telugu is a particularly exciting opportunity for us, because the format gives us the canvas to tell a universal story—of trust, ambition, relationships, and betrayal—while allowing us to bring in the unique personality and cultural flavor of Telugu entertainment.”
“We wanted to create a world that feels both grand and immersive, but at its heart, remains deeply rooted in the people and personalities playing the game. We’re incredibly proud of what we have created with Prime Video and look forward to audiences debating, guessing, and choosing their favorites as the game unfolds.”
The 10-episode gripping series will stream across four weeks, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. Hosted by Teja Sajja, the series brings together 20 personalities from different walks of life. “The Traitors Telugu” will stream in Telugu, with English subtitles, across four weeks, on Prime Video.
