"Lock Upp" Season 2 to Premiere on Netflix on June 27, 2026
Netflix announced that the reality show "Lock Upp" Season 2, produced by Ektaa Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, will premiere exclusively on June 27, 2026. The show, originally launched in 2022 on ALTBalaji and MX Player, features contestants confined together revealing secrets to avoid elimination. While Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan are reported as hosts, Netflix has not officially confirmed this. The first season was hosted by Kangana Ranaut, who has since entered politics. The show’s move to Netflix follows the blocking of ALTBalaji by Indian authorities in 2025 over content concerns.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 87%, Right 3%). Overall sentiment is neutral (65/100). Lens Score 42/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a range of perspectives including official announcements from Netflix and background on the show's creators and hosts. They note Kangana Ranaut's political career without editorializing. Coverage includes government actions against ALTBalaji, providing context without taking a stance. Overall, the sources balance entertainment news with political and regulatory developments, reflecting both industry and governmental viewpoints.
The tone across the articles is largely neutral and informative, focusing on the show's release details and production background. While promotional elements highlight excitement for the new season, the inclusion of regulatory actions and host changes adds a factual, balanced dimension. There is no overtly positive or negative sentiment, resulting in mixed but primarily neutral coverage.