In this opening episode, we lie in wait in the last excruciating moments before Veerappan's capture, before delving into the back story of how the indomitable K Vijay Kumar rose through the ranks to become IG, BSF.

Written by K. Vijay Kumar and narrated by Tuhin Menon

The call that started it all. Vijay Kumar is summoned to head the Tamil Nadu Special Task Force. Through the inimitable narration of Inspector Karuppuswamy, we are introduced to the dreaded forest brigand, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, along with all the truth, lies and propaganda that surrounded his rise.

Written by K. Vijay Kumar and narrated by Tuhin Menon

This episode kicks off with a chilling murder that shocks one and all, revealing Veerappan's true colours. We are subsequently thrown into a narrative punctuated by a meticulously laid trap, a brazen attack on the Ramapura police station and the revenge killings that shook the police force to its core.

Written by K. Vijay Kumar and narrated by Tuhin Menon

One of the most dastardly and brazen attacks on the police in recent history plays out in gory detail, claiming the lives of 22 people and earning the title of 'The Good Friday Massacre'. The aftermath of this seminal event leads to the formation of the Special Task Force.

Written by K. Vijay Kumar and narrated by Tuhin Menon

Walter Devaram leads a fifteen man patrol at the dead of night and Sanjay Arora, DIG of the Tamil Nadu police embarks on a revenge mission, all on the trail of a wily and elusve Veerappan.

Written by K. Vijay Kumar and narrated by Tuhin Menon

Veerappan stages another deadly attack in MM Hills. Vijay Kumar has a close shave with death, before he is summoned away from the job at hand.

Written by K. Vijay Kumar and narrated by Tuhin Menon

Human excreta observed by the discerning headman of Geddasal village, sets off a furtive search for the bandit. We are plunged into the subsequent attack on Veerappan's camp, which leads to key losses for him and his men, including his separation from his wife, Muthulakshmi. Tensions develop between the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu STF's, which get diffused in the nick of time. Veerappan's exaction of revenge in Geddasal is swift and brutal.

Written by K. Vijay Kumar and narrated by Tuhin Menon

A tip off at the Karanataka STF camp leads to yet another futile attempt to capture the bandit. The revered SI Senthil pays with his life as he comes to the rescue of his men. DSP Chidambaranathan is taken hostage by Veerappan. Arjunan, the bandits brother is given medical treatment ine xchange of the DSP's release. Along with this, comes an obnoxious 1,000 crore demand.

Written by K. Vijay Kumar and narrated by Tuhin Menon