Teja Sajja’s next screen is a hosting chair, not a film set. The HanuMan star is making his OTT hosting debut with The Traitors Telugu, and the full list of 20 confirmed contestants has dropped ahead of the October 15, 2026 premiere.
A contestant list built for reach
The lineup is a mix of South Indian cinema regulars, digital creators, and one very unexpected television debutant. Here are the 20 names to know:
- Chinmayi Sripada – playback singer, voice artist and entrepreneur
- Harsha Vardhan – Telugu cinema and television actor
- Pragathi Mahavadi – character actor across films and serials
- Shreedevi Chowdary – actor, producer and fashion personality
- Nikhil Vijayendra Simha – digital creator, host and podcaster
- Vidyullekha Raman – comedy actor in Telugu and Tamil films
- Vishnu Oi – actor known for comic roles in Taxiwala and MAD
- Shravya Varma – celebrity stylist, costume designer and producer
- Dr Meghanath Reddy – consultant anaesthesiologist entering reality TV
- Mouneesha Chowdary – content creator, model and reality TV personality
- Sweekar Agasthi – composer, singer and guitarist
- Ashika Padukone – television actor across Telugu, Tamil and Kannada
- Varsha D’Souza – digital star known for Telugu web series and short films
- Pranav – rapper and lyricist blending classical Telugu poetry with hip-hop
- JSS Vardhan – audio engineer, keyboardist and music composer
- Rahat Achanta – entrepreneur and startup founder
- Gaurav Sunil – YouTuber known for comedy sketches
- Sai Ronak – film actor in lead and supporting roles
- Puppala Dhanunjaya (Dhanu Dio) – gaming creator with millions of followers
- Phalguni Bangera – dancer and choreographer
Why this mix matters
The format splits players into Innocents and Traitors. Innocents have to work out who the Traitors are, while Traitors stay hidden and eliminate opponents. A cast spanning playback singers, actors, creators and a doctor gives the game different kinds of camouflage: performance skills, built-in audiences, and in one case, a very calm professional face.
For celebrity watchers, this is also a useful cheat sheet. The first episode will set early alliances, and the names above will help you keep track of who is playing it loud and who is playing it quiet.
What to watch for on October 15
The premiere date is worth marking now. With Teja Sajja moving from actor to host, the show’s energy will depend on how quickly he controls the room. The contestant list suggests the makers are targeting both cinema audiences and digital followings, which could make the show a conversation starter across Telugu entertainment.
Source: PINKVILLA
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