Kangana Ranaut Replaced as Lock Upp Gets Netflix Makeover

Producer Ektaa Kapoor has confirmed that Kangana Ranaut will not be hosting the upcoming season of Lock Upp. The reality show, previously available on ALTBalaji and MX Player, is undergoing a complete creative transformation, with its entire format and vision being reimagined. This significant overhaul means that neither the jailer nor the host from the original version will be retained, ensuring a fresh brand presentation.

Lock Upp Season 2 is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix starting June 27. This move to the global streaming platform is expected to provide the show with a broader audience and a new identity. While the official host has not yet been announced, reports suggest Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan are strong contenders. The contestants for the new season also remain a secret, though anticipation is high following the success of the debut season.

The production team has already generated buzz through an innovative promotional campaign featuring masked individuals in public spaces and on social media. Lock Upp places contestants in a prison-like environment, challenging them with tasks, alliances, and confrontations as they aim to remain in the game.