Mallika Sherawat has managed to grab attention even before The Traitors Season 2 premieres. In a new promo clip from the reality show, the actor makes a surprising claim about Hollywood star Tom Cruise, saying that he currently has a crush on her.
Mallika also claimed that Cruise has sent her videos from a time when the two were partying together. Her comments left fellow contestants curious, while the clip quickly sparked a range of reactions online.
What Did Mallika Sherawat Say About Tom Cruise?
The conversation began when comedian Aaditya Kulshreshth, also known as Kullu, asked Mallika whether she had ever had a crush on someone or whether everyone simply ended up having a crush on her.
Mallika responded confidently that everyone develops a crush on her before bringing up Tom Cruise.
She claimed that Tom Cruise has a crush on her these days and insisted that she was not lying. She then added that she could have shown the other contestants videos from the Hollywood star if she had her phone with her.
The unexpected revelation immediately got the attention of the people around her.
Abhishek Malhan and Kullu Wanted to Know More
After hearing Mallika's claim, Kullu and Abhishek Malhan asked her what kind of videos Cruise sends her.
They wondered whether the actor was sending her snaps or similar videos.
Mallika clarified that the videos were from a time when she and Tom Cruise were partying together.
She also praised the Hollywood star, describing him as “fabulous.”
The exchange has now become one of the talking points surrounding The Traitors 2 even before the show's premiere.
Internet Reacts to Mallika's Claim
Once the clip appeared online, viewers had very different reactions to Mallika Sherawat's statement.
Some users appeared to believe her claim, while others treated it as a joke.
One user suggested that although the statement sounded funny, Mallika could be telling the truth. Another simply dismissed it as a joke.
A third user compared the claim to what they called “Urvashi Rautela syndrome”, while another said they could believe Mallika because she appeared genuine.
The mixed reactions have helped the clip generate attention ahead of the show's launch.
Mallika Was Initially Unsure About Joining The Traitors
Mallika has also spoken about how she initially felt about participating in The Traitors.
In an earlier interview with Times Entertainment, she revealed that she was very apprehensive about joining the reality show and initially did not want to participate in any reality programme.
According to Mallika, her manager Ankita Anthony encouraged her to watch the first season before making a decision.
After watching it, Mallika said she enjoyed the show and eventually agreed to participate.
What Is The Traitors Season 2 About?
The Traitors is a reality competition built around deception, strategy and alliances.
The contestants live together while being secretly divided into two groups: Traitors and Innocents.
The Traitors have to eliminate contestants without revealing their identities, while the Innocents attempt to identify and remove the Traitors from the game.
The format combines mind games, secret strategies, betrayals and high-stakes tasks.
The first season was won by Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther.
Who Is in The Traitors 2?
The second season is hosted by Karan Johar and features 21 contestants.
The confirmed lineup includes Mallika Sherawat, Munawar Faruqui, Shweta Tiwari, Rhea Chakraborty, Abhishek Malhan, Krystle D'Souza, Parul Gulati, Dalip Tahil, Shahneel Gill, Shalini Passi, Ranveer Brar, Aaditya Kulshreshth, Harman Baweja, Prish, Rida Tharana, Soundous Moufakir and rapper Ikka.
The show is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on August 13.
With Mallika's unexpected Tom Cruise claim already becoming a talking point, the reality show has generated plenty of curiosity even before its first episode arrives.
