Fans Upset As Sony TV Confirms ACP Pradyuman's Death After 28 Years On CID; 'We Are Just Hoping...'

Sony TV has finally confirmed the death of Shivaji Satam's iconic character ACP Pradyuman in the show CID. In a post on Instagram on Saturday, Sony posted a somber image of the beloved character with the caption, "In the loving memory of ACP Pradyuman..

. A loss that will never be forgotten." The post has confirmed the end of Satam’s role, which became a household name since the first episode aired in January 1998.



Fans reacted strongly, leaving thousands of angry comments, worried that the character’s exit could mean the show’s end. A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) The latest CID episode showed ACP Pradyuman chasing a criminal named Barboza, played by Tigmanshu Dhulia. Barboza traps the ACP, and an explosion happens, implying his death.

However, the death wasn’t shown on screen, leading some fans to think he might return. ALSO SEE: Crime Fiction C.I.

D. Set For A Comeback After 6 Years With The OG Cast; Excited Fans React With Hilarious CID Memes Notably, Satam recently spoke to Bombay Times about the rumours while stating that he is taking a break from the show. "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," Satam told Bombay Times.

Meanwhile, fans are upset about the announcement, with some even taking offence to the way it was revealed to the audience. Some called the post "disrespectful" as it can be confused with the passing of the actor himself. "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," one user commented.

"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," another wrote. ALSO SEE: This Actor From CID Is Now A Professor And The Internet Is A Nostalgic Mess.