CID 3: Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty, and Aditya Srivastava to return with new season in 2026? Here's what we know
CID 2, starring Shivaji Satam, Aditya Srivastava, and Daya Shetty, premiered its last episode on December 14. While fans demand CID 3, here's what a new report claimed about the new season.
Dayanand Shetty, Shivaji Satam, and Aditya Srivastava in CID 2
Last Updated: 10.05 AM, Dec 22, 2025
CID is one of the most loved Indian TV shows. It returned with its second season after a 6-year gap in December 2024. After a year, CID 2, starring the iconic trio Shivaji Satam, Aditya Srivastava, and Daya Shetty, came to an end on December 14, 2025. But fans demanded CID 3. Here's what a new report claimed about the new season.
CID 3 update
A source close to the production told TellyChakkar that the creators might come back with CID 3 around May–June 2026. Although there has been no official announcement yet, excitement is already building.
Meanwhile, during an early interview with Telly Express (Gossips TV), Shivaji Satam expressed his willingness to return as ACP Pradyuman in CID 3. However, the final decision will be taken by the makers.
What happened in CID 2 last episode?
In the last episode of CID 2, we saw Inspectors Daya and Abhijeet facing each other. In this tragic climax, Abhijeet was seen killing his loyal colleague and dear friend Daya, which surprises the audience and makes them eager to understand the reasons for this tragic betrayal.
About CID
CID is an iconic Indian police procedural TV show about the Crime Investigation Department team, led by ACP Pradyuman. He solves complex, thrilling cases with forensic help from Dr Salunkhe, featuring fan-favourite characters like Inspector Daya and Abhijeet. This story focuses on individual episodic crimes, featuring action, suspense, and unique team dynamics, famous for dialogues like "Daya, darwaza tod do!" (Daya, break the door!).
Each episode presents a new murder or crime, which requires the CID team to find clues, interrogate suspects, and use forensic tests to catch the criminals. CID is known for its dramatic twists, suspenseful investigations, and catchy catchphrases, which have made it India's longest-running crime series. The show explores crime, justice, personal challenges and high-pressure police work.
CID first started in 1998 and ended in 2018 with 1547 episodes. The second season of CID premiered on December 21, 2024, and now, as per reports, it ended on December 14, 2025.
You can watch CID (all seasons) on SonyLIV via OTTplay Premium.
FAQs
Q: Is CID season 2 ending?
A: Yes. CID 2 ended on December 14, 2025.
Q: Is CID 3 coming?
A: While Shivaji Satam has expressed his willingness to return as ACP Pradyuman, the final decision will be taken by the makers.