Netflix’s highly anticipated reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa continues to build excitement ahead of its premiere, and the latest contestant announcement has sent fans into a frenzy. On Thursday, the streaming giant officially revealed that former Splitsvilla contestants Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary will be entering the controversial reality show, adding even more star power to the lineup.
Hosted by filmmaker Farah Khan and actor Riteish Deshmukh, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa has already generated significant buzz with the inclusion of celebrities such as Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Pamala Serena, and Dheeraj Dhoopar. The addition of Yogesh and Akanksha has further amplified anticipation among reality TV enthusiasts.
Netflix unveiled the announcement through a special social media video featuring Lock Upp Season 1 winner Munawar Faruqui. In the clip, Munawar takes viewers on a tour of the show’s set before introducing Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Chaudhary as the latest contestants. The reveal quickly went viral, with fans celebrating the duo’s return to television screens.
Social media platforms were flooded with reactions soon after the announcement. One excited fan described the pair as the “TRP King and Queen,” expressing excitement about seeing them reunite on-screen. Another supporter highlighted Akanksha’s remarkable rise in popularity, noting how she had gone from a relatively modest social media following during her Splitsvilla days to becoming one of the most talked-about reality stars within a matter of months.
Several viewers also shared their enthusiasm about watching the upcoming season solely because of Yogesh and Akanksha’s participation. The duo, popularly referred to by fans as “Yoganksha,” continues to enjoy a strong fan base that has closely followed their journey since their reality show debut.
Speaking about joining the show, Yogesh Rawat promised audiences an unfiltered version of himself. “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.
Akanksha Chaudhary, meanwhile, hinted that the platform would allow her to address questions and controversies that fans have been curious about. “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 stated.
With an intriguing mix of television stars, social media personalities, and reality show favorites, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa is shaping up to be one of the biggest reality entertainment events of the year. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the contestants navigate challenges, controversies, and unexpected twists inside the lock-up.
Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa is scheduled to premiere on June 27, 2026. New episodes will stream every Saturday to Wednesday at 8 PM exclusively on Netflix.