Not sure if you should watch 'The Hunt For Veerappan' on Netflix? Read on to know about Koose Munisamy Veerappan's story.
Veerappan, born in 1952 in Gopinatham village, killed an elephant at the age of 12. He began his criminal career by poaching elephants for ivory.
He went from poaching to smuggling sandalwood. He then formed a gang and began abducting the wealthy for ransom,
He operated primarily in the forests between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to evade law enforcement in hidden camps.
The Tamil Nadu and Karnataka governments formed Special Task Forces (STFs) in 1990 to track down and apprehend Veerappan.
He was known for using fear and intimidation to control local villagers, often forcing them to provide support and supplies to his gang.
He was responsible for the deaths of law enforcement officials, often in acts of revenge for actions taken against him or his gang.
He formed alliances with left-wing extremists to portray himself as a champion of causes like Tamil rights, though his actions were mostly for personal gain.
Veerappan's reign of terror came to an end in 2004 when the Tamil Nadu STF lured Veerappan out of hiding.