ACP Pradyuman, one of the most iconic characters on Indian television, is no more. In the latest CID episode telecast on Sony TV and streamed on SonyLIV, the character played by Shivaji Satam was killed off in a bomb blast executed by the show’s villain Barboza, played by the filmmker-actor Tigmanshu Dhulia.
After the episode, Sony TV shared a post on its social media, that featured the photo of ACP Pradyuman. The words on the picture read, “End of an era.
ACP Pradyuman (1998-2025)” and the post was captioned, “In the loving memory of ACP Pradyuman…A loss that will never be forgotten (sic).” Fans expressed their anger and shock in the comments section.
One fan wrote, “Sorry, 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. You destroyed the emotions of millions. ACP sir lives on in our hearts forever. It’s your respect, your credibility, and your connection with loyal fans that truly died today (sic).”
The police procedural show began in 1998 and developed a cult following over the years. After its first season ended in October 2018, the show was renewed for a second season in December 2024. CID has seen close to 1600 episodes till now, making it the longest-running fictional show on the Indian television.
