Prime Video will premiere season 2 of “The Traitors,” its Indian adaptation of the hit international reality format, globally in August, with new episodes airing every Thursday.

Karan Johar returns as host for the season, which will see 21 celebrities from various fields compete in a game built around trust, betrayal and deception. The series is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital content studio of Dharma Productions, in collaboration with All3Media International, which oversees the Indian version of the BAFTA and Emmy-winning format created by IDTV. “The Traitors” has already been adapted in more than 40 territories around the world.

“The response to the first season of ‘The Traitors’ exceeded all expectations: it didn’t just entertain; it became a cultural moment,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals, Prime Video India. “‘The Traitors’ has become one of Prime Video India’s most defining reality franchises, transforming the genre with its unique combination of clever gameplay, psychological strategy and riveting entertainment.”

Madhok added that the new season raises the stakes with sharper gameplay and a new lineup of players.

“The Indian adaptation of ‘The Traitors’ struck a chord with viewers in its first season, and we couldn’t be more delighted to see it return with another exciting chapter,” added Sabrina Duguet, Executive Vice President, APAC, All3Media International.

Dharmatic Entertainment, in a statement, said the first season “ignited a nationwide obsession” and that the new series aims to stay true to the “raw, unpredictable and psychologically gripping essence” of the show.

Season 2 premieres on August 13.

Formed in 2018, Dharmatic Entertainment has produced over 25 titles, including “Call Me Bae” and “Love Storiyaan.” “The Traitors” is among its upcoming lineup along with a global game show format also hosted by Johar.

All3Media International, which distributes programming to more than 1,000 broadcasters and platforms worldwide, has licensed “The Traitors” format to more than 30 territories for local versions, while episodes have been broadcast through tape sales in more than 50 others. The distributor’s catalog spans more than 35,000 hours of content, including scripted series such as “Liar” and “The Assassin,” along with unscripted formats including “Race Across the World” and “Cash Cab.” All3Media recently completed an $8 billion merger with Banijay Entertainment.

Prime Video’s Indian programming also includes “Mirzapur,” “The Family Man,” “Panchayat,” “Paatal Lok,” and “Rise & Fall,” among other originals.