PremiumThe Hunt For Veerappan teaser promises a gripping docu-series with unseen footage
Veerappan is a polarising figure. While he was a menace for the country's state governments and security forces, for many common people he was some sort of a guardian angel.
Last Updated: 12.44 PM, Jul 27, 2023
Netflix on Thursday unveiled the teaser of its upcoming series titled The Hunt For Veerappan. As the name suggests, the series will provide a cinematic depiction of notorious bandit Veerappan, who made Sathyamangalam forest his home and remained a critical challenge to the might of the country's security forces for nearly two decades.
The teaser notes that "there has never been a man, criminal like Veerappan in the history of the modern world." Judging from the promo video, it seems the docu-series will use the hitherto unseen footage and audio recordings surrounding one of the costliest and longest manhunts in the history of the country.
Veerappan is a polarising figure. While he was a menace for the country's state governments and security forces, for many common people he was some sort of a guardian angel. He was dubbed "India's Robin Hood."
Veerappan is a fascinating personality as it greatly puzzled the general public how he managed to escape the special task force, consisting of security officials from two states — Tamil Nadu and Kerala — for years. And his frequent press interaction and interviews from the forests, surrounded by armed security forces, further added to the embarrassment of the officials.
"For years, we had heard tales about Veerappan’s notoriety, yet no one truly knows what made him the dreaded criminal that he became and still be known as Robin Hood for a section of society. In this docu-series, through meticulous research, we have been able to dig deep into his complexities, unearthing untold stories and unexplored facets of his life," said director Selvamani Selvaraj.
“Veerappan was the most infamous outlaw in 90s India, and his story is still relevant today for its profound historical and cultural significance. We strived to uncover his unique psyche beyond the physical image many know, through the accounts of those who have laboured tirelessly with and against him," added producer Apoorva Bakshi of Awedacious Originals said.
The Hunt For Veerappan will debut on Netflix on August 4.