Indian actress Mallika Sherawat made a surprising claim about Hollywood star Tom Cruise during an episode of the reality competition series The Traitors Season 2, asserting that the actor personally messages her on social media and harbors a crush on her, according to News18.
The conversation unfolded when co-contestant Aditya Kulshrestha asked Sherawat about her romantic history on the show, prompting a direct reply regarding her interactions with the Mission: Impossible star as reported by News18. While the comments generated immediate discussion among viewers and fellow contestants, there has been no independent verification or official comment from Tom Cruise or his representatives concerning the alleged direct messages.
The Traitors Season 2 Context and Premiere
The reality series features a large ensemble cast competing in a high-stakes environment of strategy, deception, and alliance-building. Hosted once again by Karan Johar, News18 notes that the second season begins streaming exclusively on Prime Video on August 13, 2026. Contestants are secretly designated as either Faithfuls or Traitors, working either to uncover hidden adversaries or evade detection until the end of the competition.
Sherawat joins a diverse roster of personalities from film, television, music, culinary arts, and digital content creation. Alongside her, the contestant lineup features Munawar Faruqui, Shweta Tiwari, Ranveer Brar, Rhea Chakraborty, Krystle D’Souza, Dalip Tahil, Parul Gulati, Soundous Moufakir, Shahneel Gill, Harman Singha, Ikka, Sahil Salathia, and Abhishek Malhan according to News18 reporting. Additional participants include Aditya Kulshreshtha, Tanya Puri, Karan Singh, Rida Tharana, Ansh Chopra, and Prish, bringing backgrounds ranging from mentalism to private investigation into the gameplay.
Reality Television Claims and Public Reception
During the exchange captured on the show, Kulshrestha asked Sherawat whether she had ever experienced a crush or if everyone typically developed a crush on her as detailed by News18. Sherawat responded by stating, “Everyone has had a crush on me. Tom Cruise has had a crush on me recently. I’m not lying. If I had a phone, I would’ve shown you his videos.” When questioned about the nature of the footage, she added that the clips dated back to moments when they were partying together, describing him as fabulous according to coverage from News18.
Next Steps for the Series
As the August 13 premiere date approaches for Prime Video, audience attention shifts toward how the alliances and strategic eliminations will play out across the episodes noted News18. Fans can tune in to the platform to watch how Sherawat and her fellow contestants navigate the psychological demands of the competition.
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