'Lock Upp' to return with 2nd season June 27
Mumbai, June 9
The reality show 'Lock Upp' is returning with its 2nd season. The makers of the show took to social media to announce the new season through a special activity mirroring the theme and the vibe of the show with cryptic sightings of masked prisoners across cities, and social media buzzing with theories.
The show is set to drop on June 27. The host for the show and the contestants will be revealed later. The show has been made by Ektaa Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms in association with Netflix, and is returning to the fore after 4 years.
The first season of the show was hosted by Kangana Ranaut and saw Munawar Faruqui emerging as the winner. However, things have changed quite a lot in the past 4 years, Kangana has graduated to a Member of Parliament after she won on a BJP ticket from the Mandi parliamentary constituency in Himachal Pradesh during Lok Sabha 2024 elections. Munawar went on to win 'Bigg Boss 17'.
The show earlier streamed on ALTT, the platform which came under intense regulatory scrutiny in India for hosting content that authorities described as obscene, vulgar, and sexually explicit. In July 2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ordered the blocking of ALTT along with 24 other OTT platforms, citing alleged violations of the Information Technology Act, IT Rules 2021, and laws related to the indecent representation of women. Internet service providers were directed to disable access to the platforms.
Government officials stated that the action followed warnings, consultations with multiple ministries, and complaints from child- and women-protection bodies. The ban became one of the largest crackdowns on adult-oriented streaming services in India and sparked debate over content regulation, censorship, and creative freedom in the digital entertainment industry.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I'm excited but also cautious. The show was known for its bold content, and after the ALTT ban, I wonder if Netflix will tone it down. Still, the masked prisoners theme sounds intriguing! Can't wait for June 27. 😊
Lock Upp was unique, but the ban on ALTT showed how serious the government is about content regulation. If Netflix is involved, they'll probably self-censor to avoid trouble. Still, I'm curious who the contestants are. Any guesses?
OMG! Lock Upp 2 is coming! I loved season 1, especially Munawar Faruqui winning. Now he's a Bigg Boss winner too. Such a comeback story. Hope the new season has similar drama and twists. Just wish the platform issue won't affect the fun. 🤞
Another season of Lock Upp? I'm surprised they're bringing it back after the ALTT ban. But with Netflix, maybe they'll focus on quality. I hope the host isn't Kangana again—she's busy in politics now. Let's see who they pick.
The whole ALTT ban situation was crazy, but I'm glad Lock Upp found a new home on Netflix. The cryptic sightings campaign sounds cool. I just hope they keep the edge and don't make it too safe. Want that thrilling, unpredictable vibe again!
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