The Hunt for Veerappan

Season 1

2023 · 4 episodes · 3h 22m in all · 9.4/10

This docuseries follows the rise and fall of Veerappan, a dreaded smuggler whose bloody reign sparked a 20-year-long manhunt in south India.

Episodes

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   1. CHAPTER ONE - THE FOREST KING

   4 Aug 2023 · 50 min · 7.5/10

   As Veerappan builds his criminal empire, a long-standing rivalry with police is ignited. A rift with a senior officer launches an extensive manhunt.

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   2. CHAPTER TWO - THE BLOODBATH

   4 Aug 2023 · 49 min · 10.0/10

   Violence and bloodshed erupts across the forest and in villages as Veerappan retaliates against the police.

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   3. CHAPTER THREE - THE REVOLUTIONARY

   4 Aug 2023 · 56 min · 10.0/10

   In a brazen move, Veerappan abducts movie star Dr. Rajkumar, stoking fury in Karnataka and sending politicians into chaos in two states.

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   4. CHAPTER FOUR - THE WAY OUT

   4 Aug 2023 · 47 min · 10.0/10

   Seeking to live a quiet life with his family away from police scrutiny, Veerappan plans his next steps — until a covert ruse finally seals his doom.