
The Family Man Season 3 first look teases big update. Who is Manoj Bajpayee's new villian? Expected release date, cast
The Family Man Season 3 has been officially announced by Prime Video, with Manoj Bajpayee returning as Srikant Tiwari. The new season promises high-stakes drama as Jaideep Ahlawat joins the cast in a major antagonist role. The poster reveal sparked excitement among fans and cast members alike. While no release date has been confirmed, reports suggest a possible Diwali 2025 premiere. The series, created by Raj & DK, is currently in post-production and will continue to explore Srikant's double life as a government agent and family man.
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After a long wait, the highly-anticipated third season of The Family Man has been officially announced by Prime Video. The hit Indian spy thriller, headlined by Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari, is set to make a comeback, with a fresh poster and an expanded cast hinting at major developments ahead. Fans of the action-packed series have flooded social media with excitement, following the recent unveiling of the new season.Prime Video confirmed the new season through an Instagram post, accompanied by a poster that puts Manoj Bajpayee front and center. The intense visual shows the actor surrounded by shadowy figures with guns, reflecting the looming danger his character Srikant Tiwari will likely face. The caption read, 'All eyes on our family men #TheFamilyManOnPrime, New Season, Coming Soon.'This announcement sparked immediate fan reactions online, with comments expressing relief, anticipation, and requests for a release within the year. Several cast members, including Shreya Dhanwanthary and Sharib Hashmi, also reacted to the update, celebrating the reunion of the show's core team. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who played the antagonist in Season 2, also shared her enthusiasm for the series' return.While long-time cast members like Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha, and Shreya Dhanwanthary are returning, the biggest addition this season is Jaideep Ahlawat. Known for his powerful performances, Ahlawat is set to take on a pivotal role as the antagonist opposite Bajpayee. In a previous interview, Bajpayee had revealed that Ahlawat was cast nearly two years ago and praised his contribution to the upcoming season, calling it a 'massive and beautiful' addition to the franchise.Industry insiders suggest that Ahlawat's character will directly confront Srikant Tiwari, promising an intense onscreen face-off. His involvement has already heightened curiosity among fans, many of whom are eager to see the two critically acclaimed actors share screen space in a conflict-driven narrative.Apart from the regular cast, Season 3 will also see the return of Gul Panag and the inclusion of new members like Tamil actor Sundeep Kishan, Jugal Hansraj, Darshan Kumar, Seema Biswas, Vipin Sharma, and Harman Singha. The blend of seasoned actors and fresh additions is expected to deepen the storyline and add new dimensions to the series' geopolitical intrigue.Although an exact release date has not been confirmed, reports indicate that filming has wrapped up and the series is now in post-production. Sources suggest that the makers are targeting a release in the second half of 2025, potentially around Diwali. Bajpayee also hinted that the team is currently working on the final touches, which suggests an official date might be announced in the coming months.With two successful seasons behind it, The Family Man has built a strong fanbase. The return of familiar characters and the introduction of new adversaries has only heightened anticipation. Social media has been buzzing with requests for an early release, and the casting of Jaideep Ahlawat has added even more weight to expectations.
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