Splitsvilla 16's Akanksha, Yogesh enter Lock Upp 2 on Netflix
Synopsis
The most talked-about couple from Splitsvilla 16 is heading to Netflix's Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa — and they're promising answers. Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary's entry, revealed by season 1 winner Munawar Faruqui in a dramatic promo, signals that the show's second season is leaning hard into unresolved drama and audience curiosity.
Key Takeaways
Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary of Splitsvilla 16 are confirmed contestants on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa .
Their entry was announced by Lock Upp season 1 winner Munawar Faruqui in a promo video.
The show streams on Netflix from 27 June .
Other confirmed cast members include Ram Kapoor , Pamala Serena , and Shivangi Joshi .
The pair first met on Splitsvilla 16 , where their relationship sparked controversy involving Yogesh's former girlfriend Ruru .
Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary, the controversial duo from Splitsvilla 16, are set to appear together once again — this time inside the Netflix reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, which streams from 27 June. Their entry was unveiled by Lock Upp season one winner Munawar Faruqui in a newly released promo video.
From Splitsvilla Drama to Lock Upp
Yogesh and Akanksha first met on Splitsvilla 16, where they chose to pursue a relationship. The season took a dramatic turn when Yogesh's former girlfriend Ruru entered the show, and the finale was marked by controversy, with many viewers and contestants claiming that Yogesh had been unfaithful to Ruru during his time with Akanksha. The pair have remained in the public eye since, making their Lock Upp casting a natural ratings draw.
What the Contestants Said
Yogesh addressed his upcoming appearance directly. 'The raw and real Yogesh that people connected with is exactly what they're going to see inside Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa,' he said in a statement.
Akanksha, meanwhile, framed her entry as an opportunity to address lingering questions from her fanbase. 'I feel there are many things my fans still want answers to, and Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa will give me the space to finally share my side. And of course, it was always a dream to collaborate with Netflix,' she added.
Munawar Faruqui's Surprise Reveal
The announcement was made through a promo in which Munawar Faruqui — who won the first season of Lock Upp — breaks into the new Lock Upp set, quipping that neither he nor the jail can stay away from each other for long. The video offers viewers a first look at the revamped space, including the jailers' room, inmate cells, and living quarters. A mysterious neckband triggers alarms throughout the facility, hinting at new twists in the format. Yogesh and Akanksha are revealed at the end of the clip as the final surprise.
Other Confirmed Contestants
The cast of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa reportedly includes Ram Kapoor, Pamala Serena, and Shivangi Joshi, among others. The show marks a significant platform shift for the Lock Upp franchise, moving to Netflix for its second season.
When It Streams
Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa premieres on Netflix on 27 June. With a cast drawn from reality television, Bollywood, and digital entertainment, the second season appears positioned to replicate — and potentially surpass — the controversy-driven viewership of the first.
Point of View
And Lock Upp's format thrives on exactly that kind of simmering tension. The move to Netflix is the bigger story here: it signals that the Lock Upp format has outgrown free-to-air and is being repositioned as premium content. Whether the platform's global subscriber base will engage with niche Indian reality drama remains the real question the second season needs to answer.
NationPress
25 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary?
Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary are reality television personalities who rose to prominence on Splitsvilla 16, where their relationship and the controversy surrounding Yogesh's former girlfriend Ruru made them one of the season's most-discussed pairs.
What is Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa?
Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa is the second season of the Lock Upp reality franchise, streaming on Netflix from 27 June. The show places celebrities in a jail-themed environment and is hosted in its reveal by season 1 winner Munawar Faruqui.
When does Lock Upp 2 premiere on Netflix?
Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa premieres on Netflix on 27 June.
Who else is in the Lock Upp 2 cast?
Alongside Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary, the confirmed cast reportedly includes Ram Kapoor, Pamala Serena, and Shivangi Joshi, among others.
How was Yogesh and Akanksha's entry into Lock Upp 2 announced?
Their entry was revealed at the end of a promo video featuring Lock Upp season 1 winner Munawar Faruqui, who toured the new set and teased the show's format before the pair appeared as the final surprise.
