India / SEASON

Season 1

4 listed episodes · First aired August 4, 2023

Season 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.

EPISODE GUIDE

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

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

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

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.