Tearful Reunions, Unexpected Verdicts and Explosive Rivalries Stir Up the Tower on Rise and Fall Season 2
Mumbai, India, 27th October 2026: Family week may have opened the doors to the Tower’s loved ones, but the visits have brought anything but peace! From brutally honest advice and rankings that could bruise egos to emotional reunions and a rivalry that has quite literally turned messy, the Rulers and Workers are discovering that family comes with its own set of plot twists. And as Irina and Shehzad’s bitter equation reaches boiling point, are these visits bringing much-needed perspective to the game, or simply adding more fuel to the Tower’s already simmering tensions?
The gloves are well and truly off between Irina and Shehzad! Their simmering war of words erupts into an outright showdown as Irina throws water on Shehzad, taking their bitter rivalry up a notch. But beneath her fiery exterior lies a vulnerable side, which surfaces when she is unable to meet her mother despite her friend’s visit. Just as disappointment sets in, an unexpected video message from her mother lifts her spirits, leaving Irina happy and re-energised. From a feud that has crossed the line to an emotional surprise, it’s quite the roller coaster for Irina!
But if Irina and Shehzad are busy keeping the Basement on edge, the family visits bring their own share of uncomfortable truths. Shreya Karla arrives with plenty of affection for Rishabh,she urges him to stop forgiving everyone so readily and play a more assertive game, warning him that the Workers may not be the well-wishers he believes them to be. Her advice, however, does not go down smoothly with Shehzad, who repeatedly cuts her off, Rishabh is quick to call out Shehzad’s behaviour towards his family, making it clear that his patience has its limits. Shreya also advises Swara to drop the diplomacy, but Swara is comfortable with her own approach and later makes it clear that she has no need for lectures from content creators or reality stars. And Shreya’s visit comes with one final talking point: her ranking of the Rulers, placing Niharika first, followed by Jashwanth, Rishabh, Priyanka, Manish and Sonam. With advice flying and opinions running high, the family members are proving to be just as unfiltered as the contestants themselves!
Next up, Anita Hassanandani arrives to meet her friend Karan, and the reunion brings out an emotional side of the contestant as he opens up about wanting to go home. But the lobby has its own verdict waiting! Anita’s rankings put Manish at number one, followed by Priyanka, Sonam, Rishabh, Jashwanth and Niharika at number six. With the rankings coming in thick and fast, the Rulers are getting more than just family visits, they are getting a fresh perspective on where they stand! Then comes Shehzad’s family moment as his sister Shabana enters the Tower, bringing a sweet sibling reunion that has everyone feeling positive. For a contestant so often caught up in clashes, this is a chance to see a softer side of him. But Shabana, too, has her own order of preference, placing Jashwanth first, followed by Rishabh, Manish, Niharika, Priyanka and Sonam at number six. The verdicts keep coming, and with every visitor seeing the contestants differently, the rankings are turning into a talking point of their own!
For Swara, Fahad’s arrival brings a reunion full of warmth until the conversation turns to their daughter. As Fahad tells Swara about how much their daughter thinks of her, the emotions prove too much, and Swara breaks down. And when it comes to his rankings, Manish takes the top spot, followed by Rishabh, Priyanka, Jashwanth, Sonam and Niharika at number six. Between the heartfelt reunion and the ranking reveal, Fahad’s visit brings both emotion and another verdict for the contestants to chew on!
Next, the Tower welcomes Madhu Devi, Manish Kashyap’s mother, who advises him not to let anger take over and to approach everyone with a motherly feeling. After sharing her words of wisdom, she heads to the lobby, ranking Niharika first, followed by Priyanka, Manish, Jashwanth, Rishabh and Sonam. Once again, a visitor’s perspective adds a fresh layer to the game!
Finally, it is Sonam’s turn for an emotional homecoming as her mother, Sushila Ji, arrives for the contestant who speaks less but has someone who understands her silence. The sight of her daughter leaves Sushila Ji emotional, and the two share a few heartfelt moments before she heads to the lobby. Her rankings place Priyanka first, followed by Niharika, Sonam, Manish, Jashwanth and Rishabh. With that, Family Week comes to a close, leaving the Tower with hugs, tears, advice and plenty of rankings to dissect!
As family week comes to an end, the Tower is left with heartfelt reunions, some much-needed home truths and rankings that are bound to spark conversations long after the visitors have left. But with Irina and Shehzad’s feud spilling over and loyalties being questioned at every turn, will the contestants return to the game with a clearer idea of whom to trust, or have their loved ones unwittingly handed them even more reasons to clash?
Produced by Banijay Asia, Rise and Fall Season 2 is hosted by Virender Sehwag and streams for free, exclusively on Prime Video, with fresh episodes every day at 12 noon. The show is also available through MX Player by Prime Video on the MX Player Android app, mobile devices, Connected TVs, the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video and Fire TV.