This is a gripping docuseries that unravels the life of Veerappan, one of South India's most notorious smugglers. Through four intense episodes, it traces his rise to power, his bloody battles ...

Gopal is the editor of Nakkeeran, a Tamil bi-weekly that hit the big time after reporter Subramaniam stepped into the domain of the dreaded sandalwood smuggler Veerappan and interviewed him.

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.