Koose Munisamy Veerappan (TV series)

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Koose Munisamy Veerappan
GenreTrue crime docuseries
Created byJeyachandra Hashmi, Prabbhavathi RV, Vasanth Balakrishnan
Based onVeerappan
Written byJeyachandra Hashmi, Sharath Jothi, Vasanth Balakrishnan
Directed bySharath Jothi
Music bySatish Raghunathan
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducerPrabbhavathi RV
CinematographyRaj Kumar PM
EditorRam Pandian
Running time256 mins
Production companyDheeran Productions
Original release
NetworkZEE5
Release14 December 2023 (2023-12-14)

Koose Munisamy Veerappan is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language True Crime docuseries by ZEE5,[1] created by Jeyachandra Hashmi, Prabbhavathi and Vasanth Balakrishnan. It is directed by Sharath Jothi and produced by Prabhavathi RV. It premiered on 14 December 2023.[2][3][4] The series explores the life of Veerappan using footage shot by Nakkeeran Gopal and archived by Nakkheeran.

Overview[edit]

The series delves into the life of the infamous Indian poacher and domestic terrorist Veerappan, and features unseen real-life footage along with bits of narration by the bandit himself.[5][6]

Affirming the authenticity of the series, Journalist Nakkeeran Gopal in an official statement said, "We have invested huge efforts and taken significant risks to secure an interview with Veerappan. For the first time, this detailed version of the interview will be presented in a documentary narrative to the audience on the ZEE5 OTT platform under the title Koose Munisamy Veerappan."[7]

Episodes[edit]

Season 1[edit]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"First Blood"Sharath JothiJeyachandra Hashmi, Sharath Jothi, Vasanth Balakrishnan14 December 2023 (2023-12-14)
Veerappan shows his true self. He talks about his origin and his journey into the world of crime. What makes him take up the gun and become a feared bandit.
2"Into The Wild"Sharath JothiJayachandran Hashmi, Sharath Jothi, Vasanth Balakrishnan14 December 2023 (2023-12-14)
Veerappan becomes a wanted poacher, smuggler and murderer. He gets a chance to start afresh, but soon, DFO Srinivasan enters his life with different plans.
3"The War"Sharath JothiJayachandran Hashmi, Sharath Jothi, Vasanth Balakrishnan14 December 2023 (2023-12-14)
The officers wounded by Veerappan decide to take him down. The best officers set out on a war against the infamous bandit, but will they succeed as Veerappan stands ready with his army.
4"The Hunt for"Sharath JothiJayachandran Hashmi, Sharath Jothi, Vasanth Balakrishnan14 December 2023 (2023-12-14)
The police build a large force of determined officers to hunt and capture Veerappan at any cost. What happens on the hunt?
5"Bait Worms"Sharath JothiJayachandran Hashmi, Sharath Jothi, Vasanth Balakrishnan14 December 2023 (2023-12-14)
When the battle against Veerappan becomes tough, the police place baits to trick the infamous poacher and his gang. What ensues is more loss in the crossfire.
6"The beginning"Sharath JothiJayachandran Hashmi, Sharath Jothi, Vasanth Balakrishnan14 December 2023 (2023-12-14)
Despite several rounds of battle, Veerappan remains invincible. Was his voluntary exit from the forest the only way to capture him? What lies next for the wanted criminal?

Cast[edit]

Marketing[edit]

The trailer of the series was released on 23 November 2023.[8][9]

Premiere and availability[edit]

"Koose Munisamy Veerappan" was scheduled to premiere exclusively on ZEE5 as a part of its original programming, on 8 December 2023. The release was pushed to 14 December after the devastating rains and floods in Chennai.[10] The series will be available for viewers both in India and across the globe.[citation needed]

Reception[edit]

"Koose Munisamy Veerappan" received mostly positive reviews. The New Indian Express commented that the series is a "crash course into the tale of the notorious anti-hero."[11] South First published, "If you want to learn the truth, Koose Munisamy Veerappan is a documentary you must not miss."[12] NTV (India) rated it 3 out of 5 stars and called it a must watch series.[13]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ ZEE5 announces Tamil original docu-series ‘Koose Munisamy Veerappan’, retrieved 5 December 2023
  2. ^ Koose Munisamy Veerappan - Unseen Veerappan Tapes gets a new streaming date, retrieved 7 December 2023
  3. ^ ‘Koose Munisamy Veerappan OTT release date - When and where to watch the docu-series on Veerappan, retrieved 5 December 2023
  4. ^ Docu-Series 'Koose Munisamy Veerappan' to Premiere on OTT Platform on December 8, retrieved 5 December 2023
  5. ^ Koose Munisamy Veerappan trailer: Veerappan turns narrator of his own life's story, retrieved 5 December 2023
  6. ^ This show on ZEE5 will teach you everything about Veerappan, retrieved 5 December 2023
  7. ^ "ZEE5 announces Tamil docu-series Koose Munisamy Veerappan", cinemaexpress, retrieved 5 December 2023
  8. ^ "வாழ்க்கை வரலாற்றை எடுத்துரைக்கும் 'கூச முனுசாமி வீரப்பன்' - வெளியான டாக்குமெண்டரி சீரிஸ் ட்ரைலர்!", nakkheeran (in Tamil), retrieved 5 December 2023
  9. ^ "Koose Munisamy Veerappan: Trailer Of Riveting Tamil Original Docu-Series Out Now", abplive, retrieved 5 December 2023
  10. ^ "ZEE5 Tamil Series Koose Munisamy Veerappan Postponed To New Date", binged, retrieved 7 December 2023
  11. ^ "Koose Munisamy Veerappan Documentary Review: A paisa-vasool crash course into the tale of the notorious anti-hero", CinemaExpress, retrieved 17 December 2023
  12. ^ "Koose Munisamy Veerappan web series review: This docu-series presents Veerappan's version of the story", SouthFirst, retrieved 17 December 2023
  13. ^ "Koose Munisamy Veerappan review", NTV Telugu (in Telugu), retrieved 17 December 2023

External links[edit]

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