Lock Upp 2 names second finalist after Akanksha Chamola’s elimination
The Lock Upp 2 grand finale will premiere on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8 pm, with finalists competing for the title after Akanksha Chamola’s elimination.
- Shreya Kalra is the second finalist of Lock Upp 2, joining Shivangi Joshi.
- The episode split contestants into “deserving” and “undeserving” groups with different powers.
- Undeserving contestants (Akanksha, Shilpa, Ram) unanimously chose Shreya for the finale.
- Deserving contestants (Varun, Yogesh, Shreya) unanimously voted to evict Akanksha Chamola.
- Shivangi became the first finalist after Harshad Chopda gave up his own spot to save her.
- The grand finale streams on Netflix on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8 pm; winner gets Rs 1 crore.
The race to the Lock Upp 2 trophy is getting more intense with every episode. After a twist that left contestants stunned, the reality show has now found its second finalist.
Shreya Kalra has officially become the second finalist of Lock Upp 2, joining Shivangi Joshi in the final showdown.
The latest episode flipped the usual format on its head. The contestants were split into two groups – the deserving and the undeserving. While the three deserving contestants were given the difficult responsibility of eliminating one player from the competition, the three undeserving contestants held the power to choose who would advance directly to the finale.
How Shivangi Became The First Finalist
Harshad Chopda gave up his own chance at becoming a finalist in order to save Shivangi Joshi, a selfless move that made her the first contestant to secure a spot in the finale.
The winner of Lock Upp 2 will walk away with the grand prize of Rs. 1 crore. 10 lakh after winning one of the show’s earlier tasks.
The finale will premiere on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8 pm exclusively on Netflix.
For Shreya, the journey has been a mix of strategy, resilience and calculated risk. She has been at the centre of several high-stakes tasks and confession-room revelations, often walking a fine line between alliance-building and self-preservation. Her selection by the “undeserving” group signals that, even among those deemed less worthy by the house, she commanded enough respect and trust to be seen as finale material.
Shivangi’s path, meanwhile, has been shaped by drama and redemption. After being eliminated by Shreya in a special power move, she was brought back into the finale race when Harshad voluntarily stepped aside, handing her the first confirmed finalist spot. The moment became one of the most discussed in the season, with viewers divided over whether it was a noble sacrifice or a strategic play disguised as emotion.
With the top two now set, the suspense is no longer about who will reach the finale, but who will take home the trophy and the Rs 1 crore prize. The grand finale promises a final reckoning: tasks, confrontations and a public vote that will decide the winner in front of hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh.