Shreya Kalra emerged as the winner of Lock Upp Season 2, clinching the trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 1 crore during the grand finale. This exciting event featured various performances, confrontations among contestants, task-based eliminations, and a public question-and-answer session. The announcement of the winner was made by hosts Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan, with Shivangi Joshi securing the position of first runner-up.
The finale revisited key moments from the season, utilizing a quick-paced format that kept viewers engaged. The final five contestants—Shreya, Shivangi, Ram Kapoor, Yogesh Rawat, and Shilpa Shinde—were gradually eliminated through a combination of tasks and public voting. The episode also saw the return of past rivalries and former contestants, along with a public jury that ultimately influenced the outcome based on cumulative votes.
Kicking off the episode was a collaborative dance performance by all contestants to the show’s title track and an additional song named Dhurandhar. The hosts discussed the show’s impact on social media while highlighting the participation of former contestants as the competition grew intense leading to the winner’s announcement.
Confrontations and Tasks
One of the segments of the finale was dedicated to unresolved tensions among contestants. Akanksha Chamola publicly addressed Ram Kapoor regarding a statement he made about her gameplay, asserting that she was one of the strongest players. She further accused Laila (Varun Yadav) of not offering her support during the season. Tensions escalated as Akanksha also confronted Yogesh Rawat about his interactions with other contestants, emphasising that the female contestants effectively drove the game’s narrative.
Following this, Varun Yadav also confronted Ram, alleging betrayal despite their proclaimed camaraderie. The atmosphere was charged as the contestants faced off about their actions and alliances throughout the series. This spurred into the first competitive task of the evening.
The top five contestants were tasked with completing a trophy puzzle within a time limit of 15 minutes. Contestants had the option to sabotage others by pressing a buzzer when a siren sounded, forcing rivals to start over. This tactic ultimately led to the elimination of Ram, who became the first to exit the finale after Shreya activated the buzzer multiple times, prompting a dramatic shift in the competition.
Public Voting and Final Outcome
The next competitive round was the Bluff Master challenge, where Yogesh, having secured the most correct puzzle pieces, guided his fellow contestants in selecting status bands, one of which indicated an unsafe status. Shreya and Shilpa chose independently, while Shivangi opted to follow Yogesh’s advice. The outcome of this task resulted in Shilpa’s elimination, reducing the final contestants to three.
<h4Subsequently, the public jury probed the top three finalists about their gameplay and personal dynamics, including accusations related to backstabbing and perceived opportunism. Shreya, Shivangi, and Yogesh faced difficult questions regarding their conduct throughout the season, which set the stage for the final votes. Following this intense interrogation, Yogesh received the fewest votes and was eliminated, leaving Shreya and Shivangi as the last contenders.