Following the success of The Traitors, Prime Video India is bringing the popular reality show to Telugu audiences with a new lineup of contestants. Titled The Traitors Telugu, the upcoming series will follow the same format as its Hindi counterpart while featuring familiar personalities from the Telugu entertainment industry and digital space.
Actor Teja Sajja will host the Telugu edition, taking on the role previously played by Karan Johar in the Hindi version. The show is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on October 15, 2026.
The contestant lineup includes singers, actors, content creators, choreographers and other personalities. Here is the complete list of the 20 participants of The Traitors Telugu, along with details about their professional backgrounds.
The Traitors Telugu Contestants List 2026
1. Chinmayi Sripada
Chinmayi Sripada is a well-known playback singer who has also gained recognition for expressing her views on various issues. Her participation brings a familiar name from the music industry to the reality show.
2. Harsh Vardhan
Harsh Vardhan is an actor, writer and director known for his work in the entertainment industry. Alongside his professional projects, he has also developed a notable public presence.
3. Pragathi Mahavadi
Pragathi Mahavadi is recognised for her supporting roles in several popular films and television shows. She has built a familiar presence among audiences through her work on screen.
4. Shreedevi Chowdary
Shreedevi Chowdary is known for her role in Friends in Law. Over the course of her career, she has portrayed a variety of characters in her projects.
5. Nikhil Vijayendra Simha
Nikhil Vijayendra Simha has worked on several projects in Telugu cinema and OTT entertainment. His participation in The Traitors Telugu marks an important opportunity to reach a wider audience through reality television.
6. Vidyu Raman
Vidyu Raman has worked in both the Tamil and Telugu entertainment industries. She is best known for her debut film, Neethaane En Ponvasantham, and is also recognised for her comic timing.
7. Shravya Varma
Shravya Varma is a costume designer whose credits include Devadas, Maestro and Good Luck Sakhi. She has been associated with several projects in the film industry.
8. Vishnu Oi
Vishnu Oi gained recognition for his performances in films such as MAD, Keedaa Cola and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram. He is particularly known for his comic roles.
9. Dr Meghanath Reddy
Dr Meghanath Reddy is an anaesthesiologist who comes from a professional background outside the film industry. His inclusion adds a participant from a different field to the contestant lineup.
10. Mouneesha Chowdary
Mouneesha Chowdary has established a presence both on screen and across social media platforms. She is among the personalities participating in the Telugu reality series.
11. Sweekar Agasthi
Sweekar Agasthi is a playback singer known for his contributions to Telugu cinema. His experience in the music industry makes him one of the participants representing the singing community.
12. Shortcut
Ashika Padukone has worked across the Telugu, Tamil and Hindi television industries. Her appearance in The Traitors Telugu brings her into the reality television space.
13. Pranav aka Abhinavakavi
Pranav, also known as Abhinavakavi, is a content creator who has developed a career as a hip-hop artist. He is known for tracks such as The Panipuri Anthem and Modern Dvyakshari.
14. Varsha D’Souza
Varsha D’Souza is a digital creator with a substantial online following. She has more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram and over 800,000 subscribers on YouTube.
15. JSS Vardhan
JSS Vardhan is associated with the entertainment industry and appeared in the 2025 film Beauty. He is among the 20 participants selected for the Telugu edition.
16. Rahat Achan
Rahat Achanta is the co-founder of Fruitoholic and is also known as a digital creator and padel player. His professional interests extend beyond conventional entertainment.
17. Gaurav Sunil Kaizoku
Gaurav Sunil Kaizoku is a content creator who has gained recognition for his comedy videos. He represents the digital entertainment community on the show.
18.Sai Ronak
Sai Ronak is an actor known for his work in projects such as Pressure Cooker, Laggam, Paathshala and Dead Pixels. He joins the lineup with experience across films and digital entertainment.
19. Phalguni Bhangera
Phalguni Bhangera is a celebrity dance choreographer who has worked with several prominent names in the entertainment industry. Her participation adds a dance professional to the competition.
20. Sagittarius Dino
Dhanu Dino is an Indian content creator known for producing Free Fire-related videos. His YouTube channel has more than 1.35 million subscribers.
The Traitors Telugu: Premiere Date and Where to Watch
Hosted by Teja Sajja, The Traitors Telugu is set to premiere on Prime Video on October 15, 2026. New episodes are scheduled to arrive on subsequent Thursdays.
With 20 participants from different professional backgrounds, the show brings together personalities from cinema, music, television and the digital creator community. Viewers can watch the Telugu edition on Prime Video from its premiere date and follow the contestants as the reality competition unfolds.