CID 2: Good news for all the CID fans, who are upset about ACP Pradyuman aka Shivaji Satam’s exit from the show. According to a report, Shivaji Satam is all set to make a comeback to the show and his character his alive. A TellyChakkar report suggested that the makers of the show are planning a dramatic comeback for ACP Pradyuman. The earlier reports of ACP Pradyuman’s exit from the show sparked debate among netizens on social media. Satam was part of CID since its inception in 1998. The reports further suggested that the makers are crafting a special comeback arc for Shivaji. The exact storyline has been kept under wraps. 

On the other hand, popular actor Parth Samthaan, who has joined CID 2 as a new character, has talked about his being part of the show. In an interview with Hindustan Times, “But the makers asked me to reconsider. I was also hesitant due to the show’s long-standing cast and the fact that they’d have to address me as ‘sir’ on screen. It felt a bit unusual and awkward. I was waiting for the right opportunity to make my comeback on TV. I was offered a few scripts, but they were all similar, romantic roles. When this show was offered to me, I decided to take on the challenge.” 

The first season of CID premiered on January 21, 1998 on Sony TV. Since its inception, it has become successful. The show went off air on October 27, 2018, after the completion of 1,547 episodes. The show ran successfully for two decades until the viewership dropped in 2018. The next season premiered on December 21, 2024. The show is also streaming on OTT giant SonyLIV. CID 2 also stars the original cast, such as Dayanand Shetty, Aditya Srivastav, Hrishikesh Pandey and Ajay Nagrath in key roles.