Ajay Devgn to host Crime Patrol, replacing Anup Soni for 2026 season

Apart from Ajay Devgn, Mirzapur actor Rajesh Tailang is also set to host some episodes of the upcoming season of Crime Patrol

The new promo for the upcoming season of Crime Patrol has been released, confirming that all the speculation was indeed true. Ajay Devgn will host the new season, titled "Crime Patrol 2026- Crime Ka Current Season." The actor is all set to make his television debut as the host, taking over from Anup Soni.In the new promo, Ajay says, "Bachpan mein hame sikhaya jata hai ajnabiyon se baach kar rehna, raat ko ghar ka tala lagana, par ab jo ho raha hai...Aur aise bhot sare cases hain. Jurn karne wala koi anjaan nahi apna hota hain. Jinhe hamare ghar ka raasta bhi pata hota hai, kabhi kabhar chabhi bhi hoti hai aur dining table par kursi bhi (We are taught in childhood to stay away from strangers and to lock our doors at night. But what is happening now... There are so many such cases. The person who commits the crime is often not a stranger, but someone close to us. Someone who knows the way to our home, sometimes even has the keys, and has a chair waiting for them at the dining table)." He added, "Kayi cases mein apna hi khoon...and shocking."Iss baar main rahunga aapke saath…Crime Patrol 2026 – Crime Ka Current Season#CrimePatrol2026 #CrimeKaCurrentSeason #CrimeToday #ComingSoon #SonyTV #SonyLIV@SonyTV @SonyLIV pic.twitter.com/cLbzUWpche— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 10, 2026 In the promo, Ajay reveals that the new season will feature several cases that shook the entire nation. He added, "Aise hi kuch cases mein main rahunga aapke sath. Saath samjhenge Crime Patrol ke naye season mein."Crime Patrol New Season Release DateThe new season of Crime Patrol will premiere on Monday, August 31, 2026, on Sony LIV and Sony Entertainment Television.

Ajay Devgn is set to make his television debut as the host of the hit show Crime Patrol. With fifteen episodes already filmed for the new season, his future on the series will hinge on how well the audience embraces this change. Additionally, Rajesh Tailang is slated to take on hosting duties for more episodes. This exciting transformation begins on August 31st.

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is set to host the popular crime series 'Crime Patrol'. According to a credible source close to the development, the actor has already shot for 15 episodes.'Mithai Ki Dukaan Mein Rehkar…': Govinda Seemingly Accepts Wife Sunita Ahuja's 'Many Affairs' Claim About Him The source further exclusively told IANS, that the decision of having Ajay continue to host the rest of the series will depend on the audience response and the TRPs.“Ajay Devgn has currently shot for 15 episodes. Whether he will continue with the rest of the series depends upon the audience's reaction and the numbers,” the source said.The source further revealed that actor Rajesh Tailang has also been roped in to host additional episodes of the upcoming season.'I Am Guilty Of It…': Shefali Shah Calls Herself A 'Book Hoarder' – What Does That Mean? The final count of episodes to be hosted by him is still undecided and will hinge on how Ajay Devgn’s episode is received.Meanwhile , on Sunday, Ajay had shared a cryptic video on his social media account, hinting at something that would leave people stunned.The actor though did not directly indicate that the announcement was related to Crime Patrol.“Sometimes, there are things that bother us from the inside. And today, there is a truth before us that I am stunned by. I will bring it to you soon,” Ajay says in the video. Ajay's reported association with Crime Patrol marks a new chapter for the long-running crime franchise.For many viewers, actor Anup Soni remains the face most closely associated with the show.The actor hosted Crime Patrol for a lot many years and became synonymous with its distinctive presentation.Ajay, who has portrayed police and law-enforcement characters on screen, including in 'Gangaajal', 'Singham' and 'Drishyam' shall be seen bringing a different star presence to the crime format.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)