Filming for The Traitors Season 2 has started, and the latest update from the sets has created excitement among fans. The reality show, hosted by Karan Johar, is currently being shot in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. A new report now says that Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat has joined the show, ending weeks of rumours about her participation.
For the past few weeks, Mallika’s name was linked with the new season, but the actress did not confirm anything. Now reports claim that she has reached Jaisalmer and has already started shooting for the reality series. If this is true, her entry could become one of the biggest highlights of the upcoming season.
The Traitors Season 2 Casting Update: Mallika Sherawat Joins Shoot In Jaisalmer
According to a report by Variety India, Mallika Sherawat is now part of The Traitors Season 2. The report says she has joined host Karan Johar and other contestants at the shooting location in Rajasthan. Karan Johar had travelled to Jaisalmer earlier, which showed that the production of the show had begun.
Sharing the update on social media, Variety India wrote, “Shooting for the second season of reality show, The Traitors India has started in Jaisalmer. Actress Mallika Sherawat has joined host Karan Johar and the other contestants.”
Like the first season, the new season is also being filmed at the luxurious Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer. The palace is known for hosting big celebrity events. It also became famous after Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra got married there in January 2023. The royal look of the location matches the mysterious theme of the show.
Fans are now excited to see how Mallika plays the game. She is known for her bold personality and strong screen presence, and her entry is expected to bring more drama and unexpected twists.
About This Karan Johar-Hosted Reality Show
The Traitors Season 2 follows the same format as the first season. The reality show is based on strategy, trust, and betrayal. Contestants are divided into two groups called TRAITORS and INNOCENTS. The traitors secretly eliminate players, while the innocents try to find out who the traitors are and vote them out.
The game continues until all traitors are removed or at least one traitor survives till the end. Because of this format, the show is full of suspense, arguments and shocking moments, which made the first season very popular.
Season 1 premiered on Amazon Prime Video India and became a surprise hit. The show was renewed for another season even before the finale aired on July 3, 2025. The first season was jointly won by Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther. The cast also included Raj Kundra, Purav Jha, Sufi Motiwala, Anshula Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Raftaar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Jannat Zubair, Elnaaz Norouzi and Lakshmi Manchu.
Mallika Sherawat, who has been living abroad for some time, was last seen in the 2024 film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. She became popular after her bold role in Murder and later got international attention after appearing with Bruno Mars in the music video Whatta Man.
