Tejasswi Prakash on Playground 5 bond with Elvish Yadav: 'We are loyal'
Synopsis
Two Bigg Boss champions — Tejasswi Prakash and Elvish Yadav — are entering the same competitive gaming reality show, and Prakash insists their friendship is unshakeable. Her candid take on loyalty, love language, and what happens when BFFs go head-to-head is the most compelling subplot Playground Season 5 has going for it.
Key Takeaways
Tejasswi Prakash described her friendship with Elvish Yadav as built on loyalty and a shared 'love language' of playful banter.
Both are set to appear in Playground Season 5 alongside Aarush Bhola , streaming on Amazon MX Player .
Prakash confirmed the two seek each other out first — in both happy and difficult moments — regardless of competitive pressures.
Yadav won Bigg Boss OTT 2 ; Prakash won Bigg Boss 15 , making them one of the most high-profile friend duos entering the show.
Promotions for the season were held at a 5-star property in Juhu, Mumbai on 7 August .
Actress Tejasswi Prakash has opened up about her deep friendship with content creator Elvish Yadav, describing it as a bond built on loyalty and mutual trust — one she believes will survive even the competitive pressures of the gaming reality show 'Playground' Season 5. The two, along with Aarush Bhola, are set to appear together in the upcoming season, available to stream on Amazon MX Player.
What Tejasswi Said About Their Friendship
Speaking at a 5-star property in the Juhu area of Mumbai during promotions for the show, Prakash was candid about how she and Yadav navigate their friendship. 'I think we are smart enough. But at the same time, we also know that a lot of people take this show very seriously. So it's not like we cannot be competitive. We have to be competitive for their sake. But at the same time, we will be the way we are. We are the same,' she said.
The actress described their playful banter — constant leg-pulling and teasing — as their 'love language,' the glue that holds the friendship together even through serious moments.
Loyalty at the Core
'I think it's our love language. But there are times when we have intense conversations about friendship and life. We are loyal to each other as friends. And if something's hurt him, or if someone has hurt me, if something's happened, I need to find him to tell him first,' Prakash said.
She added: 'And he will come searching for me. So he has to find me first. We keep looking for each other. In a happy moment also, or in a sad moment also. If there's anything drastic, we look for each other first. Nothing changes like that.'
About Playground Season 5
The gaming reality format, which has built a loyal fanbase across previous seasons, returns with Tejasswi Prakash, Elvish Yadav, and Aarush Bhola headlining the new season. The show blends competitive gameplay with interpersonal dynamics — a combination that has historically tested even strong off-screen friendships. Notably, Yadav's popularity surged following his Bigg Boss OTT 2 win, making his dynamic with Prakash — herself a Bigg Boss 15 winner — one of the more watched relationships entering the season.
What to Expect
With two reality television champions on the same team, viewer interest in their on-screen chemistry is already high. Whether the competitive format strains or strengthens their bond is likely to be a recurring storyline this season. Playground Season 5 is now streaming on Amazon MX Player.
Point of View
Nothing changes' framing is also the oldest pre-show disclaimer in the book; competitive formats are specifically designed to stress-test exactly that. What will actually be worth watching is whether the show's producers lean into the tension or play it safe with a feel-good friendship arc. Given Yadav's track record of polarising, unfiltered content and Prakash's polished media presence, the friction — if the format allows it — could make for genuinely compelling television.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the cast members of Playground Season 5?
Playground Season 5 features actress Tejasswi Prakash, content creator Elvish Yadav, and Aarush Bhola. The season is streaming on Amazon MX Player.
What did Tejasswi Prakash say about her friendship with Elvish Yadav?
Tejasswi Prakash described their bond as deeply loyal, saying the two seek each other out first in both happy and difficult moments. She called their playful banter their 'love language' as friends.
Where is Playground Season 5 available to watch?
Playground Season 5 is available to stream on Amazon MX Player.
Will the competition on Playground affect Tejasswi and Elvish's friendship?
Tejasswi Prakash has said she believes their friendship is strong enough to withstand the competition. She acknowledged the show demands competitiveness but maintained that their bond remains unchanged.
What is Playground the show about?
Playground is a gaming reality show that combines competitive gameplay with interpersonal dynamics among its celebrity participants. Season 5 brings together Tejasswi Prakash, Elvish Yadav, and Aarush Bhola.
