National, 24th November 2023: ZEE5, India’s largest home-grown video streaming platform and a multilingual storyteller, today launched the trailer of its upcoming Tamil original series titled ‘Koose Munisamy Veerappan’. The series provides a deep dive into the life and escapades of the forest bandit, Koose Munisamy Veerappan. Through an interesting blend of real-life footage and firsthand accounts from individuals who were close to him, as well as the officials who tirelessly sought to capture him, the series will vividly portray Veerappan’s enigmatic persona and his criminal legacy. What sets this series apart is the fact that it will be primarily narrated by Veerappan himself, revealing his entire life story and uncovering unknown truths about the events that happened around him. The original Tamil series ‘Koose Munisamy Veerappan’ will be exclusively available for streaming on ZEE5 in four different languages – Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Telugu from 8th December.
Veerappan, the infamous figure who haunted the dense forests of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and parts of Kerala for nearly three decades, met his end in a dramatic encounter with the Special Task Force (STF). While his legacy is now a part of history and police archives, the upcoming ZEE5 Tamil original series. ‘Koose Munisamy Veerappan’ is a unique and distinctly Tamil narrative, by Veerappan himself, providing a fresh perspective.
Koose Munisamy Veerappan | A ZEE5 Documentary Series | Premieres 8 Dec 2023 | Official Telugu Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxzJSGFuTi
Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India, said, “We are thrilled to present ‘Koose Munisamy Veerappan’ to our viewers, offering a lesser-known account of one of the India’s Well known Fuguitive. The series sheds light on the intricate dynamics surrounding Veerappan’s life and his profound impact on local communities. In a world where success stories often dominate the narrative, ‘Koose Munisamy Veerappan’ serves as a reminder of the equally compelling and complex stories of individuals whose lives took a darker path. We believe that this series will compel audiences to contemplate the different shades of human experience, drawing them into a story that explores the depths of India’s criminal past.”
Nakkheeran Gopal, the journalist 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.” It is imperative that Veerappan’s story be portrayed with honesty and completeness, incorporating the narratives of the victims. This series is not merely a documentary; it transcends the genre to become an engaging action thriller.”
Prabhavathi, the producer said “We established ‘Dheeran Productions’ with the goal of producing and showcasing local stories at a world-class standard, particularly in an environment where our people’s expectations and acceptance have grown through exposure to numerous international productions. Following the launch of our inaugural production, ‘Koose Munusamy Veerappan,’ a top-tier docu-series, we are confident that the audience for the ‘docu-series’ genre in India will experience a significant surge.”
‘Koose Munisamy Veerappan’ will premiere on 8th December exclusively on ZEE5!
About ZEE5:
ZEE5 is India’s youngest OTT platform and a Multilingual storyteller for millions of entertainment seekers. ZEE5 stems from the stable of ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), a Global Content Powerhouse. An undisputed video streaming platform of choice for consumers; it offers an expansive and diverse library of content comprising over 3,500 films; 1,750 TV shows, 700 originals and 5 lakhs+ hours of on-demand content. The content offering spread across 12 languages (English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, and Punjabi) includes best of Originals, Indian and International Movies, TV Shows, Music, Kids shows, Edtech, Cineplays, News, Live TV, and Health & Lifestyle. A strong deep-tech stack, stemming from its partnerships with global tech disruptors, has enabled ZEE5 to offer a seamless and hyper-personalised content viewing experience in 12 navigational languages across multiple devices, ecosystems, and operating systems.
