A la caza de Veerappan

"The Hunt for Veerappan" is a captivating Netflix series that delves into the thrilling pursuit of one of India's most notorious bandits. The show masterfully weaves together a compelling narrative, highlighting the relentless efforts of law enforcement and the challenges they faced in their mission to capture the elusive criminal.

The series boasts stellar performances from its cast, with each actor portraying their characters with conviction and depth. The protagonist's determination to bring Veerappan to justice, coupled with the antagonist's cunning strategies, keeps viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire season.

Moreover, the show's attention to detail in recreating the locations and events adds an authentic touch to the storytelling, making it both engaging and immersive. The background score heightens the tension, further enhancing the viewing experience.

"The Hunt for Veerappan" successfully captures the complexities of the criminal's character, providing a balanced portrayal that goes beyond mere stereotypes. This approach adds a layer of realism to the series and allows viewers to understand the motivations and psychology behind Veerappan's actions.

The series not only sheds light on the high-stakes manhunt but also delves into the socio-political landscape of the region during that period, giving viewers a broader context for the events that unfolded.

Though some moments may feel stretched, the overall pacing of the show keeps the story moving forward, preventing it from becoming monotonous.

In conclusion, "The Hunt for Veerappan" is a gripping series that keeps you hooked from the first episode to the last. It strikes a perfect balance between action, drama, and suspense, making it a must-watch for crime thriller enthusiasts. Whether you're familiar with the real-life events or encountering the story for the first time, this Netflix series will undoubtedly leave you impressed and eager for more.

There's no doubt about one thing , the life of Veerappan and the major attempts made by the govts of Karnataka and TN itself is a full real life movie experience. Witnessing it unfold in this documentary was no short of a blockbuster thrilling movie.

I had the basic knowledge of Veerappan that he was someone who was difficult to catch but how and why I never really bothered to research , after all why would I research about a criminal. This is why I decided to watch this documentary which presents a pretty detailed picture of who exactly Veerappan was, what he did, what turned him into the monster he became and simultaneously what were all the efforts made by the police to nab him. All was extremely interesting yet spine chilling for me to hear.

The spine chilling parts were especially to witness the constant defeat of police force and the rare pictures shown in this documentary of the bombing or killing sites . Veerappan was always one step ahead of the police. The fictional character Pushpa (Allu Arjun ) is heavily inspired by Veerappan actually and one realises this when one sees both characters. It was quite shocking to see Veerappan make the govts of two states dance to his tunes , something I was never aware of.

Many narrators present in this documentary from policemen to journalists to insiders of Veerappan gang narrate the tale and it's always interesting to hear it directly from their mouth but the makers struck gold by getting in the wife of Veerappan Mutulakshmi who manages to give us an insight into a never heard before Veerappan's mindset and what he used to think from his pov , for example when his men got killed how angry he used to feel which forced him to take revenge against policemen like Shakeel Ahmed . You will see a sense of no remorse on MutuLakshmi's face when she says what Veerappan did was absolutely right which again sent shivers down my spine .

Go watch this series if you want some insight into Veerappan and all the hohum around him . Literally this man was exactly what Osama was to US . This documentary is your time worth spending !

Great series. Not able to sleep without watching complete series!!!

Must watch series if you're interested in crime thrillers.

It's all about the Indian bandit Veerappan.

I'm a 90s kid. We have heard a lot about Veerappan from the early age of my life. That gave a eager to watch this series Some people know only bad side some know only good side of Veerappan or The police.

So after watching the complete series you can come to an conclusion either who's good and who's devil.

I don't know whether this director has done similar crime series come documentaries but this one will be well earn a very good name for this director.

The documentary is produced in accordance with international standards. Congratulations to the technical and direction teams. The documentary strives to be objective, but if they go into further detail, Veerappan may become a hero. Police violence has never been presented in detail; what Walter Devaram and Rambo did to the people has never been shown. The state police and the gang never care about the people caught between the two. Even after 35 years, the village and its inhabitants have not changed. There was no development to improve their standard of living. The climax was not fully explained. They appear to have agreed to a police-created cover-up scenario. No one is born a criminal; society and their environment shape them. The only thing I admire about Veerappan is his ability to survive in the forest. No one has gotten close to him in nearly 20 years of searching.

Saw the Netflix Movie, "The Hunt for Veerappan", the most dreaded man called sandalwood Verappan! He was said to have killed closed 220 people 50 policemen, killed 1000 elephants in a span of 20 years so!!

The Docufilm was very well made laced with interview from his wife Muthukakshmi, close associate and living policemen who had been part of STF to nab him. An objective enacted film without taking any sides of the two state govts or policemen or Veerappan and his gang.

Though one may argue that he was a southie robinhood, in my opinion at least, there can be no justification in glorifying his actions "as a hero"! A society cannot evolve n survive with gun culture- one wrong cannot annul another! And this holds good for both Veerappan and the police who were deployed by cunning looting politicians who ruled both the states during the time... We know for a fact that any smuggly -remember in 1990s till 2004 killing of 1000 elephants n felling of lakhs of sandlewood trees ,now reduced to 25%,could not have been achieved without connivance of politicians n police with the gangster like Veerappan!!!

But i liked the objective way the producers n director have made it. KUDOS TO THEM. .. In fact it is far far better than Oppenheimer the holywood hypocritical docubio!!