From secret alliances and celebrity rivalries to dangerous stunts, gaming battles and dating drama, Indian reality television has plenty keeping audiences hooked in August 2026. Here are the trending reality shows to watch right now.
1. The Traitors
Hosted by Karan Johar, The Traitors brings contestants together for a game built around trust, strategy and deception. While the Faithful work through missions and try to build the prize pool, secretly chosen Traitors attempt to eliminate them without revealing their identities.
Watch The Traitors, streaming now on Prime Video
2. Khatron Ke Khiladi
Hosted by Rohit Shetty, Khatron Ke Khiladi puts celebrities through dangerous stunts that test their courage, physical strength and ability to overcome fear. Challenges involving heights, water, animals and endurance determine who can survive the competition and move closer to the title.
Watch Khatron Ke Khiladi, streaming now on JioHotstar
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3. Playground
Playground is a gaming reality show where players compete in teams across casual and professional gaming challenges. Along with gaming ability, contestants need teamwork, strategy and competitive spirit to stay ahead, with prominent gaming and digital personalities leading the teams. Season 5 has Elvish Yadav, Tejasswi Prakash and Aarush Bhola as mentors.
Watch Playground, streaming now on Amazon MX Player
4. Alliance
Alliance brings 16 contestants into four teams for a competition that combines physical challenges, strategy and social gameplay. Players earn points through challenges, while shifting loyalties and changing alliances can completely alter the game. Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, the show features personalities including Ravi Kishan, Mini Mathur, Kushal Tandon and Nikhil Chinapa.
Watch Alliance, streaming now on Prime Video
5. Bigg Boss
Bigg Boss places contestants inside a house where they live under constant camera surveillance while competing in tasks, forming relationships and facing nominations and evictions. Hosted by Salman Khan in its Hindi edition, the franchise is known for its mix of strategy, rivalry, alliances and unpredictable twists.
Watch Bigg Boss, streaming now on JioHotstar
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6. Lock Upp
Lock Upp places celebrity contestants in a confined, prison-style setting where they compete in tasks while dealing with nominations, eliminations and changing relationships. Personal revelations and power struggles become part of the competition as contestants try to stay in the game. The latest edition is hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh.
Watch Lock Upp, streaming now on Netflix
7. MTV Splitsvilla
MTV Splitsvilla brings young singles together in a dating competition where romance, compatibility and strategy go hand in hand. Contestants form connections while competing in tasks and navigating rivalries, with relationships playing an important role in deciding who remains in the game. Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra are among the franchise’s recent hosts.
Watch MTV Splitsvilla, streaming now on JioHotstar
8. Shark Tank India
Shark Tank India gives entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their businesses to a panel of investors in the hope of securing funding. Founders answer questions about their products, finances and business plans before negotiating with the Sharks over potential investments. Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar and Vineeta Singh are among the show’s familiar faces.
Watch Shark Tank India, streaming now on SonyLIV
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9. MTV Roadies
MTV Roadies follows young contestants selected through auditions as they travel, compete in demanding tasks and fight to remain in the competition. Physical challenges, team dynamics and strategic decisions shape their journey, with gang leaders playing a major role in the game. Rannvijay Singha, Prince Narula and Neha Dhupia are among the personalities associated with the franchise.
Watch MTV Roadies, streaming now on JioHotstar
10. Rise & Fall
Rise & Fall is a social-strategy reality show built around a divide between contestants with power and those without it. The Rulers live in a luxury Penthouse while the Workers stay in a Basement, with challenges, money and shifting power determining how the game progresses. The Indian version is hosted by Ashneer Grover.
Watch Rise & Fall, streaming now on Amazon MX Player
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