The return of veteran actor Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman in CID Season 2 has sent waves of excitement among loyal fans of the long-running crime drama. His sudden departure from the show after nearly 20 years had left viewers shocked, and the introduction of Parth Samthaan as the new ACP Ayushman was initially met with mixed reactions. However, the latest promo released by Sony TV has reignited interest with a high-stakes confrontation between the two ACPs, hinting at a major power struggle within the CID team.
In the intense promo, ACP Pradyuman is seen questioning Ayushman’s intentions, suggesting that the newcomer may have ulterior motives. Meanwhile, Senior Inspector Abhijeet (played by Aditya Srivastava) finds himself in grave danger after being shot twice while saving a young girl from criminals. Daya (Dayanand Shetty), sensing trouble, tries to alert ACP Ayushman, but his warnings are ignored, adding to the suspense. The promo has left fans speculating whether Ayushman is being set up as an antagonist or if there is a deeper conspiracy at play.
Parth Samthaan, known for his roles in Kasautii Zindagii Ki 2 and Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, admitted in earlier interviews that he was initially reluctant to step into the shoes of such an iconic character, fearing comparisons with Shivaji Satam’s legendary portrayal. Despite his hesitation, he took on the role, and while his performance has been appreciated, recent reports indicate a dip in the show’s TRP since his introduction. This has led to rumors that the makers might be reconsidering his character’s future, especially with ACP Pradyuman’s dramatic return.
The original CID team, including Dayanand Shetty (Daya), and Ajay Nagrath (Dr. Salunkhe), continues to be part of Season 2, which airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10 PM on Sony TV. The show is also available for streaming on SonyLIV and Netflix. With Shivaji Satam back in action and the storyline taking unexpected turns, fans are eagerly waiting to see how the dynamics between the two ACPs unfold and whether Ayushman will remain a part of the team or make way for Pradyuman’s full-fledged comeback.
Neither Sony TV nor the show’s producers have officially commented on Parth Samthaan’s exit or Shivaji Satam’s permanent return, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. The upcoming episodes promise more suspense, action, and emotional drama as the CID team faces one of its toughest challenges yet.
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