The Hunt for Veerappan
The Hunt for Veerappan is a 2023 Indian English-language True Crime docuseries by Netflix.[1][2] Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj and produced by Apoorva Bakshi and Monisha Thyagarajan,[3] the four-part series will explore the untold and unheard stories behind the dreaded Indian bandit turned domestic terrorist Veerappan.[4][5] The series also features Tamil and Kannada dialogues.
The Hunt for Veerappan | |
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Genre | True crime docuseries |
Based on | Veerappan |
Directed by | Selvamani Selvaraj |
Composer | Jhanu |
Country of origin | India |
Original languages | English Tamil Kannada |
No. of episodes | 4 |
Production | |
Producer | Apoorva Bakshi |
Cinematography | Monisha Thyagarajan Udit Khurana David Bolen Gururaj Dixit |
Production company | Awedacious Originals |
Release | |
Original network | Netflix |
Original release | 4 August 2023 |
Cast
Release
The series was premiered on August 4, 2023 on Netflix.[6]
Reception
The Hunt for Veerappan mostly received positive reviews from critics.[7][8] Anvita Singh of India Today gave it a rating of 3.5/5 and calls it a "balanced take on Veerappan's life and death."[9] Rohan Naahar of The Indian Express also gave it a rating of 3.5/5 and says, "Netflix documentary is engaging, but it comes dangerously close to having sympathy for the devil."[10]
References
- "A Popular OTT platform will release a docu-series on Sandalwood Smuggler Veerappan". The Times of India. 2023-07-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- "The Hunt for Veerappan: Netflix docu-series to map the journey of the bandit, known as 'Robin Hood of India'. Watch teaser". The Indian Express. 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- Web, Statesman (2023-07-29). "Who is Selvamani Selvaraj, director of 'The Hunt for Veerappan'?". The Statesman. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- "The Hunt for Veerappan begins!".
- Web, Statesman (2023-07-29). "Who was Koose Munisamy Veerappan?". The Statesman. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- "ದಿ ಹಂಟ್ ಫಾರ್ ವೀರಪ್ಪನ್ ವೆಬ್ ಸಿರೀಸ್ ಹೇಗಿದೆ? ನರಹಂತಕನೋ ನಾಯಕನೋ!". Vistara News. 4 August 2023.
- "The Hunt For Veerappan". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- "The Hunt for Veerappan review: A riveting docuseries on India's most dangerous brigand that will leave you shaken". Hindustan Times. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- "The Hunt for Veerappan review: Chilling yet humane, Netflix docu asks important questions". India Today. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- "The Hunt for Veerappan review: New Netflix documentary is engaging, but it comes dangerously close to having sympathy for the devil". The Indian Express. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-08-04.