Ajay Devgn is set to take on a new role on television as the host of Crime Patrol for its 2026 season. The Bollywood actor will replace longtime host Anup Soni, marking an important change for the popular crime based anthology show. Devgn is known for playing intense police characters in films, especially his popular Singham franchise. His image as a serious police officer on screen is now being brought to television as he takes charge of Crime Patrol. This will also mark his debut as a television host.
According to the details available about the upcoming season, Devgn has already completed shooting for 15 episodes of the show. The new season will also feature actor Rajesh Tailang as a host for some episodes. Tailang is known for his work in films and web series and has played several serious and realistic characters during his career.
Crime Patrol has been running for many years and has built a strong audience with stories inspired by real crime cases. Anup Soni became closely associated with the show during his long stint as its host. His calm and serious way of presenting the cases became one of the most recognizable parts of the program.
With Devgn now taking over, the show is entering a different phase. His association with police roles in Bollywood could influence how viewers respond to the new presentation. At the same time, the change may feel very different for audiences who have been used to seeing Soni on the show.
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The new season of Crime Patrol is scheduled to premiere on August 31 at 10:30 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. The makers are expected to focus on crime stories and investigations while introducing Devgn as the new face of the program.
The change has already attracted attention among viewers, particularly those familiar with Anup Soni’s long association with Crime Patrol. The response from audiences and the television ratings will eventually show whether Devgn’s new role works for the long running series.
For now, the arrival of a major Bollywood star as host has given Crime Patrol a noticeable change ahead of its 2026 season.