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Netflix's Lock Upp Season 2 Features Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Chaudhary and New Contestants

Analysed 25 Jun 2026·4 sources analysed·Entertainment
Netflix's Lock Upp Season 2 Features Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Chaudhary and New ContestantsPreviousNext

Netflix's reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa returns on June 27 with a revamped prison-themed set designed by Omung Kumar. Former Splitsvilla contestants Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary join 14 inmates, including actors Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, and Pamela Serena. Season 1 winner Munawar Faruqui toured the set, highlighting its rugged yet swanky design. Yogesh and Akanksha aim to share their stories and engage fans, continuing their reality TV journey in this intense competition.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (74/100). Lens Score 40/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
74%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 25 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on entertainment news without political framing. They present perspectives from the show's contestants, producers, and fans, emphasizing the show's format and participant backgrounds. Coverage is centered on promotional content and contestant experiences, reflecting a neutral stance typical of entertainment reporting without political bias.

Sentiment — Positive (74/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and anticipatory, highlighting excitement for the show's return and contestant participation. Fan reactions and contestant statements convey enthusiasm and engagement, while descriptions of the set design balance ruggedness with comfort, contributing to an upbeat and promotional sentiment.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indianexpressInside Lock Upp Sach Ya Sazaa house: Munawar Faruqui reviews the prison-themed setCenterPositive
hindustantimesMunawar Faruqui breaks into Lock Upp; reveals Splitsvilla X6's Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary as new inmatesCenterPositive
news18Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Choudhary Confirmed As Lock Upp 2 Contestants: 'Fans Still Want Answers' WatchCenterPositive
freepressjournalLock Upp Contestants: Splitsvilla's Yogesh Rawat Akanksha Chaudhary Join Netflix's Show; Fans Call Them 'TRP King Queen'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 25 Jun, 06:07 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal25 Jun, 06:07 am
    Lock Upp Contestants: Splitsvilla's Yogesh Rawat Akanksha Chaudhary Join Netflix's Show; Fans Call Them 'TRP King Queen'
  2. 2
    news1825 Jun, 06:30 am
    Yogesh Rawat, Akanksha Choudhary Confirmed As Lock Upp 2 Contestants: 'Fans Still Want Answers' Watch
  3. 3
    hindustantimes25 Jun, 07:48 am
    Munawar Faruqui breaks into Lock Upp; reveals Splitsvilla X6's Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary as new inmates
  4. 4
    indianexpress25 Jun, 08:27 am
    Inside Lock Upp Sach Ya Sazaa house: Munawar Faruqui reviews the prison-themed set

Lens Score breakdown

40/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
NetflixBalaji Telefilms LtdColosceum

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
25 Jun 2026
Key entities
Lock Upp: Badass Jail, Atyaachari Khel!Reality televisionMunawar FaruquiYogesh RawatNetflixDheeraj DhooparMTV SplitsvillaRam KapoorRiteish DeshmukhYogesh (actor)Farah KhanShivangi Joshi