Indian actress Mallika Sherawat has made headlines after claiming that Hollywood star Tom Cruise has a crush on her.
The actress made the revelation in a preview clip from The Traitors 2, shortly before the show’s second season premieres on Prime Video.
During the conversation, Sherawat said that people often develop crushes on her and suggested that Cruise is among those who currently have one.
Her comment quickly caught the attention of fellow contestants, who wanted to know more about her connection with the Hollywood actor.
Comedian Aaditya Kulshreshth, popularly known as Kullu, and Abhishek Malhan asked Sherawat whether Cruise had been sending her videos or snaps.
Sherawat clarified that the videos she was referring to were connected to a period when she and Cruise had partied together. She also spoke positively about the Hollywood star, describing him as “fabulous.”
The revelation has added an unexpected celebrity angle to the promotion surrounding The Traitors 2, which is preparing to bring together a large group of well-known personalities for its second season.
The reality series is hosted by acclaimed filmmaker Karan Johar and revolves around strategy, deception and betrayal. The contestants are secretly divided into two groups, known as Traitors and Innocents.
The second season features 21 celebrities competing against one another while attempting to identify the contestants secretly assigned as Traitors.
Among the names participating in the new season are Munawar Faruqui, Rhea Chakraborty, Shweta Tiwari, Krystle D’Souza, Abhishek Malhan and Shalini Passi.
Sherawat’s appearance has already generated interest, and her comments about Cruise are likely to attract additional attention ahead of the show’s launch.
Celebrity revelations and unexpected interactions are often a major part of the buzz surrounding reality television, particularly when they involve internationally recognized stars.
Sherawat has previously maintained a high-profile presence in both Indian and international entertainment circles. Her latest appearance on The Traitors 2 gives viewers another opportunity to see the actress in a competitive reality-show environment.
Meanwhile, fans of the franchise are waiting to see how the new group of contestants handles the game’s twists and alliances. With the participants required to navigate trust, suspicion and strategic decisions, the second season is expected to bring plenty of drama.
The Traitors 2 is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on August 13. Sherawat’s comments about Tom Cruise have added another talking point to the buildup before the first episode arrives.
