A still from the crime series Ankola: New ball game

lHardcore police procedural stories dealing with investigation, detection and suspense. The CID team under Shivaji Satam works tirelessly under tremendous pressure.

Catch it on Sony Entertainment Television on Friday nights at 10 pm

Success story Though CID does not enjoy a double-figure TRP, it has held a steady popularity position for the last four years. Why? A rare crime serial that is well-paced and finds favour with a wide cross-section of prime-time viewers

lVikraal is a handsome ghost-buster whose mission in life is to rid the world of all evils. The graveyard is his haunt and motorcycles are his first love. He hates party hopping and his weakness is maa ka pyaar.

Catch it on Star Plus on Sundays, 7 pm

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The programme is a hit with the young brigade. Why? Thrills, spills, laughter and cricketer-turned-actor Salil Ankola.