The Hunt for Veerappan

A sober, tense true-crime documentary that methodically unpacks a long manhunt, asking for close attention and leaving a grim aftertaste.

Created by

Selvamani Selvaraj

Genres

Documentary, Crime

Overview

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

How it feels

Dark, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, violence, power, corruption

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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