Ashika Padukone is now the only Traitor left in The Traitors Telugu, after Vishnu Oi and Rahat Achanta were banished from the house. The three new episodes, hosted by Teja Sajja, arrive on Amazon Prime Video from October 23, 2026, and they bring sharper missions, nastier arguments and a game that is starting to fracture.

The show picks up after the eliminations of Chinmayi Sripada, Nikhil Vijendra Simha, Gaurav Sunil and Vidyullekha Raman. Fans who wanted a clear picture of who survives will get one, but the path there is messy.

Vishnu’s Entry Changes the Game

Episode four opens with Dhananjay returning to the house after his elimination, just before he was set to enter the game. Many contestants expected him to be made a Traitor. Instead, the choice fell on Vishnu Oi.

Vishnu could not hold his cover. His sudden change in behaviour raised suspicion, and he was banished within a day. It was another important win for the Innocents.

The Traitors hit back by murdering Sai Ronak, shrinking the group of Innocents and keeping the pressure on every remaining player.

Rahat’s Careful Game Starts to Crack

Rahat played the long game. He built trust with Varsha D’Souza and Pranav Chaganti while steering suspicion toward others. For a while, it worked.

Then Shravya Varma started questioning him. Her arguments held up, and Rahat was banished, giving the Innocents another significant victory.

His exit also showed how personal bonds can become a liability. Varsha was disappointed to learn that someone she trusted had been using their closeness as part of his strategy. Pranav, however, kept insisting Rahat was innocent, a reminder of how easily trust can cloud judgment.

Missions Finally Bring the Heat

The biggest improvement in these episodes is the missions. Each challenge built on the last and added pressure to a game that depends on both teamwork and individual choices.

The first mission asked contestants to carry a symbolic dead body and collect watches and sandalwood. They failed to finish it and added nothing to the common prize pot.

The second mission, worth Rs. 28 lakh, was the real test. Seven pairs had to roll barrels toward a hut, and then choose between keeping their individual winnings or putting them into the shared pot. Not one contestant contributed.

Not one contestant puts money into the shared fund. Everyone chooses personal gain over collective success, exposing the lack of unity in the group.

The contestants may behave like friends in conversation, but their decisions show that everyone is playing for themselves.

The third mission raised the stakes again. The Traitors picked Shravya, Mouneesha Chowdary, Harsha Vardhan and Dhananjay as targets for a midnight murder. The remaining players had to rescue them. Only Mouneesha was saved, and Rahat played a key role in that rescue. Ironically, Mouneesha later began suspecting Rahat of being a Traitor, and his effort to win her trust did not stop her from following her instincts.

Shravya Is the Innocents’ Strongest Player

Shravya has emerged as the most dangerous player on the Innocent side. After helping expose Vidyullekha, she spotted suspicious behaviour again and pointed straight at Rahat. She was proven right.

Others are still finding their footing. Pragathi Mahavadi made a positive impression after believing she had helped bring about Vishnu’s elimination. Swikar Agasthi has good instincts but needs to voice his suspicions with more confidence. Harsha Vardhan struggled to identify the real Traitors, suspecting Shravya and later Dhananjay instead of Rahat.

Dhananjay also needs to speak up. Staying quiet may keep him out of immediate conflict, but it can make him an easy target. The earlier eliminations of Gaurav Sunil and Palguni Bhangera show exactly how that plays out.

Ashika’s Biggest Challenge Yet

With Vishnu and Rahat gone, Ashika is the last Traitor standing. Her quiet approach has kept her off the radar, but she no longer has a partner to share the pressure. She has to manipulate the Innocents without giving herself away.

Shravya remains a major threat. At the same time, the divisions among the contestants could give Ashika room to turn them against each other. The coming episodes will show whether she can exploit their personal grudges and misplaced trust.

The Verdict

Episodes four to six make The Traitors Telugu a more engaging watch, mainly because of the stronger missions and the growing intensity of the mind games. Shravya’s instincts give the Innocents an edge, while the group’s refusal to feed the prize pot exposes how selfish the game has become.

The problem is the runtime. Each episode runs about an hour and 15 minutes, and some approach or pass two hours. The show has several strong moments, but stretching every discussion makes it hard to binge multiple episodes in one sitting. Teja Sajja remains a capable host, though he offers less entertainment here than in the opening three episodes.

Rating: 3.25/5