The beloved face of Indian crime television for nearly three decades, ACP Pradyuman, has officially been declared dead by Sony TV, triggering widespread fan backlash.
The announcement was posted on Instagram by Sony TV. The caption described “In the loving memory of ACP Pradyuman… A loss that will never be forgotten.” The image graphic read: ‘End of an era. ACP Pradyuman (1998-2025)’.
The recent episode showed ACP caught in an explosion during a mission to capture the criminal Barboza. But the actual moment of death wasn’t shown, leaving fans confused and hoping for a plot twist.
Although the post has appalled the fans and has received widespread backlash. One fan commented, “What is this???? Do we really need this post? Really, you are going to end this character, the Era of Cid, which we cherish, the perfect trio. Really? I mean we were waiting for plot twist and you do this to our most favorite character, our most iconic Acp sir no I am not accepting it.. I am literally not liking this at all.. this post broke our hearts really.”
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Another added hinting that the character’s departure would signal the end of the show. “It’s not RIP to ACP Pradyuman. It’s RIP to CID. And RIP to Sony TV. Because with this one heartless move, you didn’t just end a character. You buried a legacy.”
Many viewers were upset and in denial saying they didn’t want the character to end this way. Some said it felt like the show was ending with him, and others demanded a better farewell. One fan wrote, “This post broke our hearts. We were hoping for a twist, not this.”
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Actor Shivaji Satam, who plays ACP Pradyuman while speaking to the Bombay Times said, “I have no clue about this. I have taken a break for sometime and the makers know what lies ahead in the show. I have learnt to take everything in my stride and if my track is over, I am okay with it. However, I have not been told whether my track is over or not! As of now I am not shooting for the show.”
CID first aired in 1998 and has had over 1600 episodes. ACP Pradyuman was one of its most loved characters, and fans aren’t ready to say goodbye yet.
