Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee has set the internet abuzz with the long-awaited reveal of the first look poster for the much-anticipated third season of the blockbuster web series The Family Man. Taking to his social media handles, Bajpayee shared a striking glimpse of his iconic character, Srikant Tiwari — the seemingly average middle-class man with an extraordinary double life as an undercover intelligence officer.
The new poster, intense and gritty, offers a dramatic visual of Srikant, more battle-worn and brooding than ever before. With a map of India subtly embedded in the background and digital code running across the frame, the visual teases a high-stakes narrative that promises to be as gripping, action-packed, and politically charged as its predecessors.
Captioning the image, Manoj wrote:
“He’s back. But this time, it’s personal… The Family Man Season 3 — coming soon.”
That one line was enough to send fans into a frenzy.
For the uninitiated, The Family Man series, created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. (popularly known as Raj & DK), first premiered in 2019 and quickly became one of India’s most critically acclaimed and commercially successful OTT offerings. The show follows Srikant Tiwari, a senior analyst in a fictional branch of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), who juggles his high-stakes job with an often-neglected family life. Bajpayee’s performance, blending wry humor with emotional depth and intense action, earned widespread praise and several awards.
Season 2, released in 2021, elevated the franchise’s popularity further with its explosive storyline centered around Tamil insurgency, the introduction of Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the formidable antagonist Raji, and sharp writing that balanced political commentary with human drama. The ending left fans with a nail-biting cliffhanger hinting at looming conflict in the North-East region of India and a possible cyber warfare angle.
Now, with Season 3 on the horizon, expectations are sky-high.
Insiders have hinted that the new season will delve deeper into geopolitical tensions in the northeastern corridor, cyber threats to national security, and Srikant’s increasingly strained relationship with his teenage daughter and wife. “The emotional fabric will remain intact,” one source close to the production revealed. “But this time, Srikant is pushed into a corner — both professionally and personally — like never before.”
Fans and fellow celebrities flooded Manoj Bajpayee’s comment section with fire emojis, excited reactions, and questions about the release date. While no official premiere date has been announced yet, industry speculation suggests the show may hit Amazon Prime Video later this year, possibly around Diwali — a festive window that promises maximum viewership.
In a recent interview, Manoj hinted at how this season will challenge him even more as an actor. “Srikant is no superhero. He’s flawed, he’s tired, and he’s constantly torn between duty and desire for a normal life. That’s what makes playing him so rewarding — and Season 3 digs deeper into that chaos,” he said.
Fans can also expect the return of beloved characters like JK Talpade (Sharib Hashmi), Srikant’s ever-reliable colleague, as well as several new faces that are expected to shake things up in unpredictable ways.
With the first look now officially out, the countdown has truly begun. One thing is certain — The Family Man Season 3 is not just a continuation of a popular series; it’s the return of one of India’s most compelling fictional characters in a world that feels all too real.
Get ready for more secrets, more threats, and more of Srikant Tiwari’s reluctant heroism — this time, the stakes are higher than ever.
