While CID dealt with crimes of the living, Aahat (which began in 1995) dealt with the supernatural and the macabre.
The feature begins with a cinematic cutscene. ACP Pradyuman receives a case file that makes even Daya hesitate.
When a promo teaser (showing ACP Pradyuman’s shoe walking through the old CID office set) was leaked in July 2024, Twitter (X) exploded.
Before understanding the "New" aspect, we must recall the legacy. cid and aahat new
CID (1998–2018) ran for 20 years, holding the record for one of the longest-running TV series in India. Led by the late Shivaji Satam (ACP Pradyuman), Dayanand Shetty (Dayya), and Aditya Srivastava (Abhijeet), the show taught a generation that "Khoon ke dhabbe sunlight ke neeche... something something" (we never understood the science, but we loved it).
Aahat (1995–2015) , on the other hand, tapped into primal fear. The first season was a masterpiece of psychological horror (the "Karela" episode still haunts people). Later seasons, hosted by Irrfan Khan and later Harsh Chhaya, shifted from ghost stories to scientific abnormalcy.
For the last five years, fans have been demanding new seasons. So, what is the status of CID and Aahat New content? While CID dealt with crimes of the living,
In late 2023 and early 2024, social media went into a frenzy. Leaked BTS photos surfaced showing Shivaji Satam and Dayanand Shetty on a set resembling the CID forensic lab. The hashtag #CIDIsComing trended for weeks.
The Reality: Sony TV has confirmed that CID is not getting a daily new season yet. However, they have acknowledged the massive demand on OTT.
C.I.D. discovers that the “Aahat” frequency is a lost experimental broadcast from 1998 — a show canceled for causing hallucinations. Anyone who hears it becomes trapped between reality and their own fear. The new killer isn’t a person — it’s the echo of a forgotten episode seeking a finale. Before understanding the "New" aspect, we must recall
The most exciting piece of the "CID and Aahat new" puzzle is the rumored Crossover Event.
For years, fans joked on Reddit: "What if ACP Pradyuman investigates a ghost? He will say 'Kuchh toh gadbad hai' and take the ghost to the lab for a fingerprint test."
However, an inside source suggests Sony is developing a 4-episode miniseries where CID is called to investigate a series of ritualistic murders that defy logic. For the first time, ACP Pradyuman will be forced to consult a supernatural expert (a character from Aahat).
Tentative Title: CID vs Aahat: Jurm aur Bayabani Shooting Status: Pre-production (Mumbai & Himachal Pradesh) Expected Release: Mid-2026 (If greenlit)