Lock Upp 2 Finalists Confirmed: Akanksha Chamola and Varun Yadav Evicted Before Grand Finale

The race for the Lock Upp 2 trophy has officially entered its final stage. In a dramatic penultimate episode, Akanksha Chamola and Varun Yadav were eliminated, leaving Shivangi Joshi, Shreya Kalra, Ram Kapoor, Shilpa Shinde, and Yogesh Rawat as the show's top five finalists.

With the grand finale just around the corner, the remaining contestants will now compete for the ₹1 crore cash prize.

Key Highlights

• Akanksha Chamola and Varun Yadav were evicted before the finale.
• Shreya Kalra became the second confirmed finalist after a surprise twist.
• Shivangi Joshi, Ram Kapoor, Shilpa Shinde and Yogesh Rawat also secured finalist spots.
• The winner of Lock Upp 2 will receive ₹1 crore.
• The grand finale streams on Netflix on August 5 at 8 PM.

Surprise Twist Changes the Game

The latest episode opened with an unexpected twist that directly sent Shreya Kalra into the finale.

Soon after, the contestants unanimously voted to eliminate Akanksha Chamola, ending her journey in the competition just one step before the finale.

Her eviction became one of the episode's most emotional moments as the competition intensified.

Knockout Challenge Decides the Remaining Finalists

Following Akanksha's exit, the remaining contestants battled for the last available spots through a knockout task.

Already-safe finalists Shivangi Joshi and Shreya Kalra competed in a pinball challenge, where each successful attempt allowed them to save one contestant from elimination.

The sequence unfolded as follows:

• Shivangi Joshi saved Ram Kapoor, making him the third finalist.
• Shreya Kalra secured Shilpa Shinde's place in the finale.
• The final battle came down to Yogesh Rawat and Varun Yadav.
• Shivangi successfully saved Yogesh before Shreya could rescue Varun, resulting in Varun's elimination.

Lock Upp 2 Finalists

The five contestants competing in the grand finale are:

• Shivangi Joshi
• Shreya Kalra
• Ram Kapoor
• Shilpa Shinde
• Yogesh Rawat

One of them will be crowned the winner of Lock Upp 2.

Prize Money

The winner of Lock Upp 2 will receive a ₹1 crore cash prize.

Although only the champion will take home the grand prize, Yogesh Rawat has already secured ₹10 lakh after winning an earlier task during the season.

When and Where to Watch the Grand Finale

The Lock Upp 2 Grand Finale will stream:

• Date: August 5, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Platform: Netflix

Fans will finally find out who lifts the trophy after weeks of intense competition, emotional moments and dramatic twists.

FAQs

1. Who are the finalists of Lock Upp 2?

The finalists are Shivangi Joshi, Shreya Kalra, Ram Kapoor, Shilpa Shinde and Yogesh Rawat.

2. Who got eliminated before the finale?

Akanksha Chamola and Varun Yadav were eliminated in the penultimate episode.

3. What is the prize money for Lock Upp 2?

The winner will receive ₹1 crore.

4. Did any finalist already win prize money?

Yes. Yogesh Rawat previously won ₹10 lakh during an earlier task in the competition.

5. Where can viewers watch the Lock Upp 2 finale?

The grand finale will stream exclusively on Netflix.