Killing Veerappan (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, Killing Veerappan is an action and crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, running about 125 minutes. “It Took 10 Years To Kill Osama Bin Laden, It Took 20 Years To Kill Veerappan” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A master strategist is appointed following Veerappan's unabashed spate of crimes and murders. The official puts in place Operation Cocoon, which involves setting up a network of spies and informers.
Who’s in it. Killing Veerappan stars Shivaraj Kumar as STF Master-Strategist, Sandeep Bharadwaj as Veerapapn, Sadh Orhan as Gandhi and Yagna Shetty as Muthulakshmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Killing Veerappan has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killing Veerappan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killing Veerappan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killing Veerappan (2016)?
- In US, Killing Veerappan is available to stream on Sun Nxt, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killing Veerappan worth watching?
- Killing Veerappan holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Killing Veerappan?
- Killing Veerappan stars Shivaraj Kumar, Sandeep Bharadwaj, Sadh Orhan, Yagna Shetty and K.S. Sridhar.
- When was Killing Veerappan released?
- Killing Veerappan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.