Killadi Jodis
| Killadi Jodis | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Stunt/dare game show |
| Based on | Mr & Mrs Khiladis |
| Presented by | Sanjeev Venkat Manimegalai |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx. 40-45 minutes per episode |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zee Tamil |
| Release | 25 January 2026 – present |
| Related | |
| Mr & Mrs Khiladis | |
Killadi Jodis is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language celebrity stunt/dare-based reality television series based on the American series Fear Factor and is part of Mr & Mrs Khiladis.[1] It premiered on Zee Tamil on 25 January 2026 and airs every Sunday and streams digitally on ZEE5.[2] The show is hosted by Sanjeev Venkat.[3]
Format
The show is about 8 real and reel celebrity couples from television, cinema, and social media to face high-pressure situations that challenge their trust, strength, resilience, love and teamwork.
Contestants
| # | Contestants | Episode entered | Episode exited | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krishnan & Aiswarya | 1 | ||
| 2 | Ranaav & Sangavi | 1 | [4] | |
| 3 | Grunath & Daria | 1 | ||
| 4 | Charly Joy & Priya Jerson | 1 | [5] | |
| 5 | Naresh & Swathika | 1 | ||
| 6 | Hamarnath & Gayathri | 1 | ||
| 7 | Thangapandi & Chandhini | 1 | [6] | |
| 8 | Yogesh & Myna Nandhini | 1 |
The list of contestants
- Krishnan and Aiswarya
- Ranaav and Sangavi (Reel Couples)
- Grunath and Daria
- Charly Joy and Priya Jerson
- Naresh and Swathika
- Hamarnath and Gayathri
- Thangapandi and Chandhini
- Yogesh and Myna Nandhini
Episodes
| Epi | Airing | Round | shot | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 January 2026 | Grand Lunch | Tamil Nadu | |
| 2 | 1 February 2026 | Sky and sea | Sri Lanka | [7] |
| 3 | 8 February 2026 | |||
| 4 | 15 February 2026 | |||
| 5 | 21 February 2026 | |||
| 6 | 1 March 2026 | [8] |
Production
Development
It is an adaptation of Mr & Mrs Khiladis and was launched on 28 May 2016 . After the Single Pasanga show ended, Killadi Jodis began on 25 January 2026 as scheduled. On 5 January 2026, a first teaser was released on Zee Tamil's social media platforms.
The show host by actor Sanjeev Venkat, who returns to the small screen after an eight-year hiatus. [9] This season was filmed and shot across spectacular international locations including Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Maldives.[10] On 22 February, the anchor Manimegalai was cast as special anchor for episode 5.[11]
Release
The first promo was unveiled on 15 January, featuring host Sanjeev Venkat with the slogan "Ingai Sirantha Jodi Endru Nirupikka Kaalam Devai Illai Kalam Than Devai"[12]. The second promo was unveiled on 17 January, featuring contestants and a release date.
References
- ^ "Zee Tamil revives 'Mr & Mrs Killadis' as 'Killadi Jodis', premieres January 25". mediabrief.com. 22 January 2026.
- ^ "New reality show 'Killadi Jodi' to premiere soon". The Times of India. 21 January 2026.
- ^ "சஞ்சீவ் தொகுத்து வழங்கும் 'ஜீ கில்லாடி ஜோடி'! ஜீ தமிழில் களமிறங்கும் புதிய பிரம்மாண்ட கேம் ஷோ". minnambalam.com (in Tamil). 18 January 2026.
- ^ "Killadi Jodis: Raanav and Sankavi's electrifying performance promises high-voltage entertainment". The Times of India. 29 January 2026.
- ^ "ஐந்து வருட காத்திருப்பு.. கல்யாண மேடையில் பெற்றோரால் வலி.. கண்ணீரோடு பாடகி பிரியா ஜெர்சன்". tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). 26 January 2026.
- ^ "Koomapatti Thangapandi and Chandhini Prakash join the contestant lineup of new reality show 'Killadi Jodi'". The Times of India. 22 January 2026.
- ^ "Killadi Jodis: Myna Nandhini, Chandhini Prakash, Aishwarya, Sankavi, and others take the leap in the high-voltage chopper task". The Times of India. 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Killadi Jodis promo: Thangapandi lifts Chandhini Prakash in a fiery act that steals the spotlight". The Times of India. 27 February 2026.
- ^ "Khiladi Jodi host Sanjeev Venkat's lavish lifestyle: From luxurious home to enviable car collection and net worth". The Times of India. 20 February 2026.
- ^ "Killadi Jodis TV Premiere Date & Timings: Zee Tamil's Adventure-Packed Show Storms Screens". www.filmibeat.com. 22 January 2026.
- ^ "Manimegalai joins as new host game show 'Khiladi Jodies'". The Times of India. 23 February 2026.
- ^ "ஜீ தமிழில் குட்டி தளபதியா.. தயார் நிலையில் கில்லாடி ஜோடிஸ் நடன நிகழ்ச்சி...! யார் யார் போட்டியாளர்கள் தெரியுமா..!". www.tamilwire.in (in Tamil). 20 January 2026.