The Traitors OTT release date: Here's when and where you can stream Karan Johar-hosted reality series

A new unscripted reality series titled The Traitors will debut on Prime Video on June 12, 2025. Karan Johar will host the Indian adaptation of the format, which has been a smashing hit around the world. Prime Video India is the only place you can watch new episodes every Thursday at 8 PM IST.

Indian adaptation of The Traitors

The local version of IDTV's format, which has won BAFTA and Emmy Awards, is created by BBC Studios India Productions for the Indian edition. A partnership with international distributor All3Media International has resulted in the acquisition of the adaptation rights. With 35 localisations in over 30 countries, the series has already achieved tremendous success on a global scale.

Johar will host the show, which will feature twenty personalities from all walks of life vying for a large financial prize. Players compete as either "Traitors" or "Faithfuls" with the goal of outwitting the opposing side in a game that centres on deception, strategy, and psychological drama.

Prime Video’s strategic expansion into reality content

Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video India, said in a statement that they have consistently been home to some of the biggest and most beloved scripted shows in the country. He shared that "The Traitors" is their most ambitious reality series to date, and it's part of their plan to expand our unscripted content portfolio. Madhok revealed that drama, manipulation, thrilling games, and surprising turns abound in this lavishly produced show. Calling Karan Johar (who produced Simmba and Gyaarah Gyaarah) the perfect choice to host this season's show since he knows how to get the most out of the 20 celebrities competing for the grand prize and the chance to be named champion. Madhok promised that "The Traitors" is going to enthral a wide range of audiences with its promise of immersive entertainment and next-level mind games.

The show's executive producer, Neha Khurana of BBC Studios India Productions, expressed her excitement about collaborating with Prime Video and All3Media International to bring an immersive, grand, and dramatic Indian adaptation of The Traitors, which has captivated audiences globally across generations and languages with its psychological gameplay and bold, dramatic storytelling. She said that The Traitors is a must-see for everyone who loves high-stakes reality shows, thanks to its all-star ensemble and surprising plot turn.

Karan Johar's teaser campaign

A special video greeting from host Karan Johar hints at the celebrity participants and promises a thrilling, drama-filled voyage; Prime Video has already launched a teaser campaign, which includes an outdoor marketing activity, to generate interest.

The Traitors is a major step for Prime Video into unscripted programming and promises to be a highlight of the streaming service's expanding library of Indian shows.