Wheel of Fortune India Poised for Season 2, With Akshay Kumar Expected to Return

Overview

• Multiple outlets on Saturday, citing Variety India and industry sources, reported the game show is likely to be renewed and that Akshay Kumar is expected to stay on as host, with no official confirmation yet from the channel.
• Reports attribute the move to stable television ratings across the debut season and a loyal family audience that stuck with the format.
• The Indian edition premiered on January 27, 2026, and airs weekdays at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and streams on SonyLIV.
• The show follows the classic puzzle-and-wheel format with cash prizes that range from Rs. 1 to Rs. 1 crore and often features celebrity guests to boost viewer appeal.
• Keeping the same host would offer continuity for viewers and could help the franchise strengthen its place in India’s competitive non-fiction TV lineup built on long-running global formats.