'Crime Patrol' Comeback Amid Ajay Devgn's ₹90-Crore Hosting Stint

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-24 07:47:00

Television audiences who grew up associating the solemn catchphrase "Satark Rahe, Savdhaan Rahe" with veteran actor Anup Soni may soon see the iconic anchor back on the small screen. Having stepped away from anchoring Sony Entertainment Television’s flagship docudrama Crime Patrol after leading the series through its most acclaimed years, Soni has reignited intense buzz among television enthusiasts by dropping a clear hint about his eventual return to the franchise. While Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is currently anchoring the latest season, marking a high-profile television hosting debut, Soni confirmed to Variety India that the enduring nature of the investigative format keeps the door wide open, stating with confidence that across the show's recurring runs, there will inevitably be a future season featuring his comeback.

Dual Releases and Gritty Thrillers: Soni Breaks Down 'Shaq' and 'The One'

While addressing speculation regarding his small-screen resurgence, Anup Soni elaborated on his expansive digital footprint, focusing on his upcoming back-to-back projects, Shaq and The One. Expressing enthusiasm over having two distinct acting ventures premiere on the same day, the actor revealed that both titles showcase radically divergent character arcs and visual transformations. Delving into the narrative core of Shaq, Soni highlighted that Indian viewers harbor a profound appetite for crime-suspense fiction, provided the plot delivers authentic emotional resonance rather than derivative tropes; the film chronicles a mother’s search for her missing daughter, anchored by taut psychological pacing that avoids genre clichés.

The ₹90-Crore Megadeal: Inside Ajay Devgn’s Record Hosting Fee for Crime Patrol

The discussion around Soni’s potential return arrives amidst reports surrounding Ajay Devgn’s compensation for anchoring the current season. According to industry reports highlighted by Hindustan Times, Devgn inked a staggering ₹90-crore deal to host a focused run of 15 episodes, translating to an unprecedented payout of approximately ₹6 crore per episode—setting an industry benchmark for non-fiction episodic hosting on Indian television. Although neither Devgn’s management nor the production house has formally confirmed the exact financial breakdown, the massive star power driving the current iteration has thrust Crime Patrol back into mainstream pop-culture conversations, amplifying viewer anticipation for an eventual handover or special appearance by Soni in future seasons.

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