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Selvamani Selvaraj, the director of The Hunt for Veerappan, recently shared his emotions after winning the award at the prestigious event.
The Hunt for Veerappan is streaming on Netflix. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
In a proud moment for India, Netflix India’s documentary The Hunt for Veerappan bagged a win at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards. First-time docu director Selvamani Selvaraj secured the award for Best Direction (Non-Fiction) for the film, marking a huge achievement for the film and the nation. The award ceremony, organised in Singapore, saw the celebration of some of the best works of Asia-Pacific’s creative industries. The Hunt for Veerappan is jointly produced by Apoorva Bakshi and Monisha Thyagarajan, founders of Awedacious Originals and Kimberley Hassett respectively.
Selvamani Selvaraj, the director of The Hunt for Veerappan, recently shared his emotions after winning the award. In a statement, he reportedly said, “I am deeply humbled to receive this award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The Hunt for Veerappan is more than just a documentary – it’s an exploration of the complexities of human nature, the blurred lines between good and evil, and the lasting impact of one man’s actions on a nation.”
“I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to delve into Veerappan’s fascinating and tumultuous life, and to have worked with a talented team who shared my passion for storytelling. Our partnership with Netflix and Awedacious Originals has been instrumental in bringing this important story to a global audience, and I’m grateful for their continued support,” the director added.
The Hunt for Veerappan is a gripping docu-series that explores the life and pursuits of the notorious forest bandit, Veerappan. Released on Netflix, the docu-series shows Veerappan’s nefarious crimes while also reflecting on the truth of the society and the structures that help the thriving of crime. The director presented the complex dichotomy in this four-part series, winning hearts.
In the Netflix release, a journalist manages to interview Veerappan. The forest bandit provides him with pictures of himself and his gang, revealing their faces and names as well. The forest was the epicenter of his crime while on his journey from being a wanted poacher to smuggling sandalwood. The docu-series shows how birds would tell him when the police were looking out for him.