The Scam franchise has become one of India's most celebrated web series properties. After the monumental success of Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story and the gripping Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, director Hansal Mehta is back with a third chapter. This time, the spotlight falls on an exciting new face — Siddharth Bodke — who has been confirmed as the lead actor for Scam 3.
Who Is Siddharth Bodke?
Release: Expected 2026 | Director: Hansal Mehta | Platform: SonyLIV
Siddharth Bodke went from the narrow lanes of Nashik to making headlines as the lead of one of India's most anticipated web series. The actor began his journey in 2015 and quickly became a familiar face in Marathi television with roles in Tu Ashi Javali Raha and supporting roles in shows produced by Neil Bhatt. His transition into Hindi cinema came with Drishyam 2, where his performance caught the attention of the industry.
What makes Bodke's casting particularly interesting is how it reflects the Scam franchise's tradition of casting against type. Much like Pratik Gandhi (who became a household name after Scam 1992) and Hansal Mehta's knack for spotting raw talent, Siddharth Bodke represents the kind of grounded, serious performer the franchise thrives on. The actor's versatility across theatre, television, and film suggests he brings the range that a Hansal Mehta psychological drama demands.
Since the Pinkvilla exclusive broke, speculation about which scam this season will cover has been rampant. Previous seasons tackled the Harshad Mehta stock market scam (1992) and the Abdul Karim Telgi stamp paper scam (2003). Fans are already debating the next big Indian financial controversy that could form the season's backbone.
The Scam Franchise Legacy
If you haven't caught up with the earlier seasons, now is the perfect time. Scam 1992 (2020) remains one of the highest-rated Indian web series on IMDb, praised for its meticulous research and Pratik Gandhi's transformative performance. Scam 2003: The Telgi Story (2023) followed with a darker, more intense narrative starring Gagan Dev Riar in a career-defining role.
Both seasons are available on SonyLIV, which is where Scam 3 will also premiere. The franchise has been a cornerstone of SonyLIV's original content strategy, standing alongside hits like Rocket Boys and Mahabharat Murals. Each season brings a deep dive into a real financial crime, told through the lens of the people who lived it.
What sets the Scam franchise apart is its commitment to journalistic accuracy. Hansal Mehta and his team spend months researching archives, interviewing people involved in the actual events, and constructing narratives that are both dramatic and historically responsible. It's this rigour that has earned the franchise praise from critics and audiences alike.
What to Expect from Scam 3
While plot details remain under wraps, Hansal Mehta's track record offers clues. His work consistently explores power, corruption, and moral complexity. The Scam franchise particularly excels at showing how ordinary people get drawn into extraordinary circumstances — and how institutional failures enable individual greed.
The casting of Siddharth Bodke suggests the third season may focus on a less famous but equally consequential financial scandal. Previous seasons proved that the franchise doesn't need a household-name perpetrator to be gripping — most audiences didn't know Harshad Mehta or Abdul Karim Telgi before the shows aired. The storytelling itself created the fascination.
Industry buzz suggests the show is in active pre-production, with Hansal Mehta assembling his signature team of writers and researchers. Given the two-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2, and the complexity of researching a new financial scandal, a late 2026 or early 2027 premiere on SonyLIV seems realistic.
Where to Watch Scam 3 in India
Scam 3 will stream exclusively on SonyLIV, following the franchise's ongoing partnership with the platform. Seasons 1 and 2 are available now across all devices — mobile, tablet, smart TV, and desktop.
If you're new to SonyLIV, the platform offers several subscription tiers. For those who want to binge the entire franchise (and we highly recommend it), a SonyLIV subscription gives you access to the full library including live sports, international shows, and the entire Scam series.
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FAQs
Q: Who is directing Scam 3?
A: Hansal Mehta is directing Scam 3, continuing his role as the showrunner and creative force behind the franchise.
Q: Who is the lead actor in Scam 3?
A: Siddharth Bodke has been confirmed as the lead actor for Scam 3, directed by Hansal Mehta.
Q: When is Scam 3 releasing?
A: An exact release date has not been announced yet. Based on the franchise's production timeline, a late 2026 or early 2027 premiere on SonyLIV is expected.
