CID 2: Parth Samthaan to leave the show after Shivaji Satam aka ACP Pradyuman's re-entry? Details inside

CID 2: Parth Samthaan to leave the show after Shivaji Satam aka ACP Pradyuman's re-entry? Details inside

CID 2, one of the most popular TV crime drama series, has returned with a fresh season after its initial run ended in 2018. The revival of the show, featuring familiar faces like Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty, and Aditya Srivastava, delighted long-time fans. However, the addition of new cast members, especially Parth Samthaan as ACP Ayushman, also garnered significant attention.

Despite the excitement around Parth's entry, the show faced a major setback with the shocking death of Shivaji Satam's iconic character, ACP Pradyuman. Fans were devastated, and the actor's exit from the show was seen as the end of an era. Social media erupted with demands for his return, keeping ACP Pradyuman’s legacy alive in the hearts of viewers.

After ACP Pradyuman's exit, Parth Samthaan stepped in as the new ACP, Ayushman. His performance was well-received by fans, but recent reports suggest that the show might be experiencing a decline in viewership. Sources claim that the show's TRPs have been negatively affected, potentially due to the increased competition from events like IPL 2025 and the easy availability of CID 2 on platforms like Netflix. As a result, the makers are reportedly considering bringing back Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman to boost the show’s ratings.

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There were earlier speculations that Parth might exit the show, with some sources suggesting that his departure could coincide with the return of ACP Pradyuman. However, other reports have cast doubt on these rumours. A source close to the show told entertainment portal Filmibeat, “The rumours of Parth leaving might be false. The channel has to understand that the easy availability of CID 2 online and competition from IPL 2025 have severely affected the viewership of the show. Just Shivaji Satam's exit was a promotional gimmick; we have to wait for some time to know the clear picture.”

Neither Parth Samthaan nor the makers have confirmed any developments regarding the potential exit of the actor or the return of ACP Pradyuman. Fans are left eagerly awaiting official statements to clarify the future of the show and whether the much-loved character will make a return.