By Team INVC | INVC NEWS
Published: August 31, 2026 |04 : 20 PM IST
MUMBAI, India | August 31, 2026 —
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is joining Crime Patrol as host, bringing his unmistakable screen presence to one of Indian television’s longest-running true-crime franchises.
The new edition, titled Crime Patrol – Crime Ka Current Season, premieres on August 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and will also stream on Sony LIV.
Ajay has already filmed 15 episodes for the new season, while his continuation beyond those episodes is expected to depend on audience response and television ratings.
For an actor whose screen career includes iconic police and investigation-driven characters in films such as Singham, Gangaajal and Drishyam, the move to Crime Patrol creates an obvious connection between his cinema image and the show’s real-crime storytelling.
What Is Crime Patrol – Crime Ka Current Season?
The latest season will focus on stories inspired by real criminal cases while also examining how crime is changing in modern society.
The programme is expected to explore issues involving changing relationships, social behaviour, digital interactions and situations where victims may know the people involved in the crime.
Ajay Devgn will guide viewers through the cases and connect the investigation with a wider message of vigilance and awareness.
The show will air Monday to Thursday, immediately after Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Where to Watch Crime Patrol 2026
TV: Sony Entertainment Television
Streaming: Sony LIV
Premiere Date: August 31, 2026
Time: 10:30 PM
Days: Monday to Thursday
Why Ajay Devgn Was Attracted to Crime Patrol
Ajay Devgn has said that one of the strongest attractions of the show is its connection with stories inspired by real criminal cases.
According to the actor, some crimes can be particularly disturbing because the people involved may be individuals whom victims would never normally suspect.
That reality, he believes, makes Crime Patrol more than conventional entertainment.
The programme also shows the effort required by police and investigating officers to piece together evidence, understand motives and solve complicated cases.
Ajay sees that awareness element as one of the show’s most valuable qualities.
Crime Patrol Is About Caution, Not Just Fear
The new season’s messaging appears designed around a familiar but important principle: staying alert without becoming permanently afraid.
Crime Patrol has historically used criminal cases to remind audiences that danger does not always come from complete strangers.
Friends, acquaintances, colleagues, neighbours or people contacted online can sometimes become part of cases that initially appear impossible to predict.
The latest season is expected to bring that idea into the era of social media and rapidly changing interpersonal relationships.
Ajay’s role will therefore involve more than narrating what happened.
He will also address viewers directly and encourage them to understand warning signs and make safer decisions.
Ajay Devgn Has Reportedly Shot 15 Episodes
One of the most interesting details surrounding his involvement is that 15 episodes have already been filmed with Ajay Devgn.
However, viewers should not assume that he has signed on permanently for every episode of the season.
His continued presence is expected to be evaluated after broadcasters and producers see how audiences respond to his episodes and how the programme performs in ratings.
Actor Rajesh Tailang has also been associated with hosting additional episodes of the new season.
That means Crime Patrol could potentially use multiple presenters as the season develops.
Will Ajay Devgn Continue After 15 Episodes?
That decision has not yet been finalised.
The initial run gives the makers an opportunity to assess whether Ajay’s presence brings additional viewers to the established Crime Patrol franchise.
If audience response and ratings are strong, his association could potentially continue.
For now, the confirmed focus remains on the episodes already filmed.
This makes the first few weeks especially important for the show’s future hosting strategy.
Ajay Devgn’s Cop Image Gives Crime Patrol a New Edge
Few Bollywood stars are as strongly associated with police characters as Ajay Devgn.
His role as Bajirao Singham turned him into one of Hindi cinema’s most recognisable onscreen cops, while Gangaajal explored the darker realities of policing and corruption.
The Drishyam franchise, although not centred on a police protagonist, also placed him inside an intense crime-investigation narrative.
That filmography gives him natural credibility with an audience already familiar with him in stories involving crime, law and investigation.
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From Dhamaal 4 to Crime Patrol
Ajay Devgn has also remained active on the big screen in 2026.
His comedy Dhamaal 4 enjoyed a strong theatrical run earlier this year, demonstrating the actor’s ability to move between comedy, action and serious roles.
Now Crime Patrol places him in a dramatically different format where narration, credibility and direct communication with viewers matter more than conventional film-star performance.
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Why This Season Could Be Different
Crime Patrol has been on Indian television for years, so changing the face associated with the programme is significant.
Ajay Devgn brings immediate star recognition.
But the bigger test will be whether viewers accept his style of presenting real-crime stories and whether the new season succeeds in making old Crime Patrol viewers feel familiar while attracting a younger audience.
The focus on contemporary crimes and changing social behaviour could also give the programme a more current identity.
Crime Patrol With Ajay Devgn Starts Tonight
For viewers wondering when Ajay Devgn’s Crime Patrol begins, the answer is straightforward.
Crime Patrol – Crime Ka Current Season premieres tonight, August 31, at 10:30 PM.
The first 15 episodes featuring Ajay could now determine whether his association becomes a short special stint or the beginning of a longer chapter for one of Indian television’s best-known crime franchises.
