Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Traitors 2 Winners Defend Victory, Discuss Trauma and Controversy
Krystle D'Souza and Rida Tharana won The Traitors 2 and received Rs 66 lakh.
They won by playing as traitors against Shalini Passi and Sahil Salathia.
Rida first played as an innocent before becoming a traitor.
Some viewers questioned whether she deserved to win.
Rida said people should judge her whole journey, including the time she played as an innocent.
She said being a traitor was frightening and made her feel guilty and emotional.
The locked rooms and lack of sunlight also reminded her of difficult memories.
Rida received help from a therapist during filming and continues therapy.
Krystle said the game was tiring but that she does not regret how she played.
The two winners also discussed disagreements and allegations involving Parul Gulati.
Krystle D'Souza and Rida Tharana won The Traitors 2 as traitors, defeating Shalini Passi and Sahil Salathia for Rs 66 lakh.
Rida defended her victory, saying it reflected her entire journey as both an innocent and a traitor, not only her performance after changing roles.
Rida admitted she struggled with lying, guilt and emotional breakdowns after becoming a traitor, while Krystle said she had no regrets about her decisions.
Rida said locked rooms, lack of sunlight and confusion between reality and the game led her to seek regular therapy.
The winners addressed criticism and allegations involving Parul Gulati, including claims of leaked information, personal remarks and conflict during the show.
- Who
- Krystle D'Souza and Rida Tharana won The Traitors 2; Shalini Passi and Sahil Salathia were the finalists they defeated. Parul Gulati was discussed in connection with the controversy.
- What
- The winners defended Rida's victory, described the emotional effects of the game and addressed criticism and allegations involving Parul Gulati.
- When
- The winners were announced on Thursday, September 3, after a 13-day game; their interview followed the finale.
- Where
- The events took place on Karan Johar-hosted The Traitors 2, with the winners later speaking to SCREEN.
- Why
- Rida was responding to viewers who questioned whether she deserved to win, while both winners discussed their experiences and the controversy surrounding the show.
Winners' Accounts
Criticism and Allegations
Whether Rida deserved the win
Winners' Accounts
Rida said her victory belonged to her entire journey as an innocent and a traitor, including identifying a traitor and continuing to play despite emotional struggles.
Criticism and Allegations
Some viewers questioned on social media whether Rida was a deserving winner, focusing on her performance as a traitor.
Emotional impact of the game
Winners' Accounts
Rida said she struggled with lying, guilt and confinement, while Krystle said she kept her emotions aside, played to win and had no regrets.
Criticism and Allegations
The criticism discussed in the article questioned Rida's effectiveness as a traitor; the articles do not provide a separate detailed response from those viewers.
Parul Gulati controversy
Winners' Accounts
Krystle said she felt bullied and objected to accusations based on what she described as gut feelings. Rida said Parul made a distasteful personal remark and called her an offensive name.
Criticism and Allegations
Parul Gulati was accused of bribing a crew member for game information, but the articles do not establish whether that allegation was proven or include a direct response from her.
- Show
- The Traitors 2
- Winners
- Krystle D'Souza and Rida Tharana
- Prize money
- Rs 66 lakh
- Defeated finalists
- Shalini Passi and Sahil Salathia
- Game duration
- 13 days
- Rida's role change
- She began as an innocent player and later became a traitor.
- Rida's therapy
- She said she received help from a therapist during filming and continues regular sessions, sometimes twice a week.
