Ajay Devgn to Host Crime Patrol, Replacing Anup Soni; Season Premieres August 31
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to make his television debut as the host of the popular crime series Crime Patrol, having already filmed 15 episodes. His continued role will depend on audience response and viewership ratings. Actor Rajesh Tailang is also slated to host additional episodes in the upcoming season, which premieres on August 31, 2026. The new season aims to present fresh crime stories, with Devgn emphasizing awareness and caution rather than fear. Anup Soni, the long-time host, is being replaced as part of this new chapter.
First-hand measurement across 13 sources
We measured how 13 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: wion, indianexpress, theprint, indiatvnews, hindustantimes, zeenews, ndtv, freepressjournal, and 5 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 10 Aug, 09:30 am. Other outlets followed.