The iconic crime show CID is officially making a comeback, sparking excitement among fans. On October 24, Sony TV released a teaser on Instagram, stirring up nostalgia and anticipation with glimpses of beloved characters. The teaser opens dramatically, focusing on Sr. Inspector Daya played by Dayanand Shetty with blood trickling down his forehead. The scene then shifts to ACP Pradyuman (Shivaji Satam), stepping out of a car in the rain, an umbrella in hand, and a bomb ticking ominously in the background. The tension builds further with a close-up of Sr. Inspector Abhijeet (Aditya Srivastava), hinting at intense action, and ending with the announcement that the full promo will release on October 26. Sony TV captioned the post, “Mark your calendars – October 26 will bring an explosive promo drop!”
As expected, the teaser release triggered excitement online. Fans comments, many expressing disbelief and nostalgia as they remembered how CID was a key part of their childhood. “CID is back. Bachpan is back!” one user joyfully posted, while others echoed similar sentiments, with another fan writing, “Mera bachpan wapas aa gaya. Thank you, Sony!” Cast members Ansha Sayed and Shraddha Musale, who portrayed Inspector Purvi and Dr. Tarika in the original series, shared their excitement too, with comments like “Finally” and “Looks deadly.”
For new fans or those revisiting, CID originally went off-air on October 27, 2018, after an impressive 20-year run on Sony TV, claiming it as one of India’s longest-running shows. With Shivaji Satam as the indomitable ACP Pradyuman, Dayanand Shetty as Inspector Daya, and Aditya Srivastava as Sr. Inspector Abhijeet, the show also featured a beloved ensemble cast, including late actor Dinesh Phadnis as the humorous Inspector Fredricks and Narendra Gupta as Dr. Salunkhe. Their camaraderie and dedication to justice made CID a fan favorite.
The announcement of the show’s return also sparked nostalgia on Twitter, where fans shared, “Jiska mujhe tha intezaar, Vo ghadi aa gayi! Finally CID is back!! Got so many memories with this show. Will miss Freddy Sir.” Many expressed how much they would miss Inspector Fredricks, played by the late Dinesh Phadnis, with one fan noting, “This is the moment I’ve been waiting for. Will miss Freddy Sir.”
Fans eagerly await the new season, hoping it retains the classic elements that made CID a cherished part of their lives, while bringing fresh thrills to Indian television once again.