Prime Video Announces Indian Adaptation of ‘The Traitors’; Karan Johar will host

Karan Johar | Photo credit: PTI

Prime Video has announced the Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed show Trust and Deception, the traitor. In association with All3Media International for the local adaptation of IDTV’s BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning global format produced by BBC Studios India Productions, Prime Video India will showcase the unscripted original reality show.

Its Indian adaptation the traitor Will premiere on Prime Video in Hindi with English subtitles. The series challenges its players’ wits, intellect and strategic skills as they compete for big cash jackpots. A total of 20 players appear in the royal palace, hoping to win accumulated cash prizes collected through various physical and mental missions undertaken by them.

The players will be identified as ‘innocent’, but unbeknownst to them, some of them will be ‘traitors’, carefully and secretly chosen by the host at the start of the show. In a game of sinister twists and turns, cold-hearted deception, and constant manipulation, the traitors must eliminate the innocent… unless the innocent are able to identify them before it’s too late!

Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video, India, said, “On our journey to introduce highly engaging and compelling unscripted content, the traitor Marks a significant milestone for Prime Video. We are thrilled to have Karan Johar as the host and commander of the show. Who better than him for drama and entertainment.”

Adding another feather to his cap, host Karan Johar said, “the traitor One of the most watched reality series, viewers enjoy drama and entertainment as its popularity continues to grow across the globe. After watching the UK and US versions, I’ve become an avid fan of the format and am in awe of Claudia Winkleman and Alan Cummings, who are wonderful in the way they host their respective shows with gentle yet suspenseful theatrics. edge of your seat.”

the traitor (Dutch title: De Verraders) is created and developed by Marc Pos and IDTV Creative Director Jasper Hoogendoorn in collaboration with the RTL Creative Unit.

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Since launching in the Netherlands on RTL 4 in 2021, the format has proven its international appeal with more than 25 adaptations and numerous returning seasons. Hit international adaptations of the format include NBC Universal’s Emmy-winning US version for streaming service Peacock and BBC One’s BAFTA-winning version in the UK, which drew 8 million viewers for its Season 2 finale. The US versions will return for a third season, and the UK version has been commissioned for a fourth season and a celebrity edition.