Lock Upp Season 2: When will the show release, who is the new host and what is the new format this time? Know everything in one click
Uma Shankar June 12, 2026 01:24 AM

Lock Up Season 2 News: There is a very good news for the lovers of controversies, high-voltage drama and sensational revelations. The country's controversial reality show 'Lock Up', made under the banner of Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, is making a comeback once again after a long wait of four years. But this time there is a big twist in the story. 'Lock Up Season 2' is now going to knock not on its old platform, but on the world's largest streaming platform Netflix. Netflix has officially announced that the grand premiere of 'Locked Up Season 2' is going to happen from June 27, 2026, which is sure to bring a new whirlwind in the world of OTT.

'lock up season 2' The biggest and surprising change that has come to light is its hosting panel. Its first superhit season, which came in the year 2022, was hosted by Bollywood's 'Queen' Kangana Ranaut, where Munawar Farooqui emerged as the winner. But this time Kangana Ranaut is not able to be a part of this show due to her very busy political schedule and shooting of upcoming films.

Watch the promo of the new Netflix show with Farah and Riteish here

Who will become the new host?

This time, the makers have arranged for 'double dose' in place of Kangana. Famous director-choreographer Farah Khan and powerful actors in Netflix's latest teaser 'Lock Up: Truth or Punishment' Ritesh Deshmukh Entry of Rs is shown. In the teaser, Farah as 'Prisoner No. 06' and Ritesh as 'Prisoner No. 27' are shown locked in two different jail cells, who later come face to face. Farah Khan is known for her wit and outspoken style, while Riteish Deshmukh knows how to handle difficult and serious situations very well. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see how these two together organize classes for new prisoners.

The show is being promoted in a new style

For the past few days, masked prisoners were seen marching in queues on the streets of many big cities of the country. Not only this, huge hoardings and theatrical prison bars were put up in media hubs like Mumbai and Delhi, which people were surprised to see. Various types of theories were being made on social media about these 'mysterious prisoners'. Finally, Netflix lifted the curtain from this suspense and made it clear that all this was the prison trap of 'Locked Up Season 2', which is now completely ready.

Watch Lock Up's unique promotional video

What will be the format of season 2?

Even though the platform and host of the show have changed, the concept of the show i.e. its most dangerous format 'Sach Ya Saja' is going to remain exactly the same. 14 contestants selected from social media influencers, controversial people and public figures will be imprisoned in a jail-like set for 50 days.

The conditions of stay in this jail will be like this-

  • Difficult Task: Prisoners will have to struggle even to get basic facilities on a daily basis and will have to complete very difficult tasks.
  • Revealing dark secrets: To avoid eviction, the contestants will have to reveal in front of the camera to the public the deepest and darkest secrets of their lives, which they had kept hidden from the world.

Since this time the entire responsibility of production is with Netflix, the visual level, camera setup and uncensored content of the show is expected to be wilder and bolder than before. Although, the list of potential contestants has been kept completely secret, but it is discussed that this time many big names who are shaking the internet world are going to be seen behind the bars of this jail.

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