Reality Show :The Traitors Telugu
Streaming Date : Oct 30, 2026
Streaming Platform : Amazon Prime Video
123telugu.com Rating : 3/5
Starring : Chinmayi Sripada, Ashika Padukone, Harsha Vardhan, Pragathi Mahavadi, Rahat Achanta, Nikhil Vijayendra Simha, Vidyullekha Raman, Vishnu Oi, Shravya Varma, Varsha D’Souza, and Others
Director : Meghana Badola
Producers : Kamna Menezes, Fazila Allana
Cinematographer : Diwakaran R
Editors : Jajimogga Ramesh, and others
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After Ashika Padukone was left as the only Traitor following the eliminations of Vishnu Oi and Rahat Achanta, Shravya Varma emerged as the strongest player among the Innocents. However, the next three episodes of The Traitors Telugu bring a major twist that changes the entire game. Hosted by Teja Sajja, episodes seven to nine feature psychological challenges, heated arguments and unexpected alliances, with Shravya’s transformation into a Traitor becoming the biggest highlight.
Ashika Brings Sweekar Into the Traitors’ Camp
With Ashika being the only remaining Traitor, she recruits Sweekar Agasthi to strengthen her side. Sweekar has largely remained an under-the-radar contestant, but his observations and predictions suggest that he understands the game well.
The Museum of Riddles mission in episode seven is worth Rs. 9 lakh, and the contestants collectively secure Rs. 7.2 lakh. Mouneesha Chowdary impresses with her performance, while Shravya receives a shield that protects her from midnight murder. Shreedevi Chowdary, however, fails to contribute much to the task, citing her difficulty with Telugu riddles.
Her bossy behaviour and strained relationships have already made her unpopular among several contestants. At the Round of Doubt, the Innocents turn against her and eliminate her. The Traitors benefit from this development as the Innocents once again eliminate one of their own.
The midnight murder of Pragathi Mahavadi further weakens the Innocents. She is one of the stronger contestants, and her exit is a significant loss to the group.
Shravya Leads the Charge Against Ashika
The eighth episode features a psychological mission in which the contestants must understand how the Traitors perceive the Innocents. It is an interesting concept, as the hidden players’ opinions reveal how they assess their fellow contestants.
The mission is worth Rs. 9 lakh, but the contestants manage to secure only Rs. 4 lakh by answering two of the six questions correctly. The total prize pot reaches Rs. 42.77 lakh.
The real drama unfolds during the Round of Doubt. Shravya is convinced that Ashika is a Traitor, while Puppala Dhanunjaya suspects Mouneesha after claiming to have seen her participate in selecting an Innocent for midnight murder. Their disagreement creates confusion within the group.
However, Shravya sticks to her instincts and successfully convinces the others to target Ashika. Ashika is eliminated and reveals herself as the OG Traitor. Shravya deserves credit for identifying another Traitor, proving once again that she is among the smartest contestants in the game.
Sweekar’s Masterstroke Changes Everything
With Ashika gone, Sweekar becomes the only remaining Traitor and needs a partner to continue the game. His choice is Shravya, which is arguably the biggest twist in these episodes.
The contestant who has successfully identified multiple Traitors is now part of their team. Sweekar’s decision is a clever move because Shravya already understands the Innocents’ thinking and has earned their trust. She can use that advantage to mislead them without immediately attracting suspicion.
For Shravya, the challenge is to maintain her usual behaviour and avoid revealing her new identity through sudden changes in her attitude or body language. Her ability to understand the other contestants could make her extremely dangerous as a Traitor.
Mouneesha’s Exit and Harsha’s Elimination
The ninth day begins with the midnight murder of Mouneesha, another major setback for the Innocents. She has shown good observation skills and played an important role in earlier missions. Dhanunjaya feels guilty about her elimination, believing that his earlier suspicions may have put her in danger.
The bluffing mission brings another interesting challenge. With seven contestants remaining, they form three pairs, leaving Dhanunjaya without a partner. The contestants must choose between two boxes, with an opportunity to swap their selections.
Sweekar secures the dagger, which provides an additional vote at the Round of Doubt. However, Pranav, also known as Abhinavakavi, chooses Shravya’s gold instead of the dagger when given the opportunity to swap. This decision becomes an important talking point.
At the Round of Doubt, Harsha Vardhan and Dhanunjaya come under pressure. Shravya directs suspicion towards Harsha, while Harsha suspects Varsha D’Souza of being a Traitor. The majority eventually turn against Harsha, and he is eliminated. Once again, the Innocents lose another member because of their inability to identify the real Traitors.
The Final Six: Traitors Have the Advantage
With Harsha’s elimination, only six contestants remain: Shravya, Sweekar, Varsha, Pranav, Manjunath and Dhanunjaya. Two of them are Traitors, while the remaining four are Innocents.
Varsha appears to be the strongest possibility for turning the game around, and Manjunath needs to support her. Dhanunjaya has struggled to convert his observations into effective decisions, while Pranav needs to become more active in discussions.
On the other side, Sweekar’s decision to recruit Shravya could prove to be a masterstroke. However, their partnership may not remain straightforward, as both are ultimately competing for the prize money.
Missions and Hosting Need More Impact
The missions are reasonably interesting, particularly the psychological challenge and the bluffing task. However, they do not create the same excitement as some of the challenges in episodes four to six. The focus is more on confusing contestants and testing their understanding of one another than providing engaging competitive moments.
Teja Sajja does an adequate job as the host, but the missions and heated discussions take centre stage. The show could benefit from more engaging challenges and tighter presentation.
Verdict
Episodes seven to nine make The Traitors Telugu more unpredictable, with Shravya’s transformation into a Traitor becoming the biggest highlight. The Traitors have cleverly used personal disagreements and misplaced trust to eliminate strong Innocents, putting themselves in a commanding position.
However, the missions could have been more engaging, and some contestants need to improve their participation. With only six players remaining, the finale promises an interesting battle between the two Traitors and four Innocents. Shravya and Sweekar have the advantage, but Varsha and Manjunath still have a chance to turn things around.
It is no longer just about identifying the Traitors. It is about bluffing, surviving and knowing when to betray even your own partner. With the grand finale arriving next week, all eyes are on Shravya and Sweekar. Will the Traitors pull off a final victory, or will the Innocents expose them at the last moment? The final episode could turn everything upside down, making it the most exciting chapter of the season.
123telugu.com Rating: 3/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team