Lock Upp grand finale: Time, finalists, prize money and all you need to know

After weeks of rivalries, emotional confessions and redemption arcs, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa is set to crown its winner tonight. Hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, the reality show's second season concludes with its grand finale, where five finalists will battle it out for the trophy and the cash prize.Here's everything you need to know about the grand finale.When and where to watchThe Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa grand finale will stream exclusively on Netflix from 8 pm on Wednesday, August 5.According to the promo, the final episode will feature multiple rounds before the winner is announced. Apart from the final task, the contestants will also face questions from a panel of celebrity guests and journalists, whose votes will play a role in determining the winner. Who are the finalists?The race has now narrowed to five contestants:Shivangi JoshiShreya KalraRam KapoorYogesh RawatShilpa Shinde The finalists were confirmed after Tuesday's penultimate episode, which saw Akanksha Chamola and Varun Yadav eliminated from the competition.Shivangi became the first finalist after Harshad Chopda voluntarily gave up his own place in the finale, while Shreya secured her spot through a house vote. Ram, Shilpa and Yogesh booked their places after surviving the final knockout challenge.Among viewers, the biggest contest appears to be between Shreya and Shivangi, with both contestants enjoying strong support on social media ahead of the finale.What's at stake?When the season premiered, the hosts announced that the contestants were competing not only to redeem themselves from the allegations and labels attached to them, but also for the winner's trophy and a cash prize of Rs 1 crore.While only the winner will receive the grand prize, finalist Yogesh Rawat has already secured Rs 10 lakh after winning one of the season's earlier tasks.What to expect in the finaleThe finale will begin with one last challenge, which will determine the order in which the finalists progress through the competition.This will be followed by a question-and-answer round, where the finalists will be questioned about their journey and gameplay by a celebrity and media jury. Prince Narula, Shiv Thakare, Awez Darbar and several journalists will be part of the panel.The final episode will also feature special performances by the finalists, along with appearances from former contestants, including Pamala Serena, Varun Yadav and Akanksha Chamola.With the final redemption day now here, the season's biggest question remains: which of the five finalists will walk away with the Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa trophy and the Rs 1 crore prize?- EndsPublished On: Aug 5, 2026 13:49 IST