"Daya, darwaza tod do!" ACP Pradyuman’s voice boomed, but for the first time, there was a tremor in it.

(English: “An approaching sound”) premiered even earlier, on October 5, 1995, and ran for six seasons until 2015. Also created by B. P. Singh, it began as a suspense thriller before transitioning into a full-fledged horror anthology after approximately 40 episodes when the supernatural episodes garnered significantly higher ratings. The fourth season was titled Aahat: The All New Series, featuring Durjan as the head of Paranormal and Supernatural Activities Research, and notably included three crossover episodes with CID in 2009 and 2010. For an entire generation, Aahat’s eerie title sequence and chilling sound design were synonymous with weekend frights.

In recent years, television networks have struggled to capture the sustained viewership numbers of the golden era of linear TV. Realizing the deep emotional connection audiences have with legacy content, Sony TV made the strategic decision to overhaul its programming lineup by bringing back its biggest flagship intellectual properties.

The horror anthology series has also made a comeback, with new content branded as Season 6 or 7 appearing in early 2026.

They defined the mystery and horror genres on Indian TV.

Rain lashes against broken windows. ACP Pradyuman walks through the ruins, flashlight cutting through darkness. Daya and Fredricks follow, weapons drawn.

Following the conclusion of CID Season 2 in late 2025, which saw the return of the iconic trio (ACP Pradyuman, Daya, and Abhijeet), fans were immediately asking for more. Now, news suggests that is planned for 2026. 1. The Core Team Returns

While Dr. Salunkhe’s classic lab deductions were entertaining, a modern CID would need to tackle dark web crimes, cryptocurrency scams, and artificial intelligence threats.

: While Season 2 concluded its run in December 2025, reports suggest a third season is potentially in development for 2026. Aahat: 2025 Revival

The new iterations of CID maintain the core investigative team that fans consider royalty. reprises his legendary role as ACP Pradyuman , bringing back his signature hand gestures and razor-sharp deduction skills. Alongside him, Dayanand Shetty (Inspector Daya) and Aditya Srivastava (Senior Inspector Abhijeet) return to anchor the heavy-duty action and emotional depth of the series. Dr. Salunkhe (Narendra Gupta) also continues to lead the forensic lab with cutting-edge medical science.

Fredricks screams. His shadow detaches from him and moves alone toward the wall.

Imagine ACP Pradyuman investigating a murder that turns out to have supernatural origins.

Both shows were produced by Fireworks Productions and share a similar "noir" aesthetic, often using the same recurring actors in different roles.

: Following the massive success of their original runs, Sony Entertainment Television has officially revived both CID and Aahat for new seasons in 2025. The "new" content focuses on a "doubled fear" theme for Aahat (tagline: "Laut raha hai darr, dugna hoke" ) and brings back beloved cast members like Shivaji Satam (ACP Pradyuman) and Aditya Srivastava (Abhijeet) for CID .

"Abhijeet, Daya... goli mat chalao," Pradyuman ordered, lowering his gun. "You can't arrest a heartbeat." The clicking sound grew deafening. The had arrived, and even the couldn't find a fingerprint on a ghost. Should we continue the story with Dr. Salunkhe

: Episodes typically air on Saturday and Sunday nights at 10:00 PM IST on Sony Entertainment Television and are available for streaming on SonyLIV .