Veerappan Valnthathum Veelnthathum (வீரப்பன்: வாழ்ந்ததும் வீழ்ந்ததும்), written by veteran journalist P. Sivasubramaniam
For years, Veerappan survived because of loyalty. But as the STF tightened the noose, fear and greed replaced loyalty. His trusted cook, Sethukuzhi Govindan (also known as "Guna"), became an informant. The STF learned his exact movements, his favorite caves, and his dwindling gang size.
Veerappan: Valnthathum Veelnthathum (The Life and Fall of Veerappan) is a popular book by P. Sivasubramaniam
Part 4: Focuses on his final years, the various manhunt operations, and the eventual shootout that ended his life. Key Themes & Features
Part 2: Focuses on the period between 1992 and 1999, highlighting significant conflicts with the Special Task Force (STF).
One of his most infamous acts was the murder of 18 police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, in a landmine blast in 2000. This gruesome act shook the nation and earned him a place on the Indian government's most wanted list. The then-Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, himself offered a reward of Rs. 50 lakhs (approximately $65,000 USD) for his capture.