She dreamed of becoming a nurse but was lured by the IS recruiters who promised her a better life in Afghanistan.

The documentary will also feature rare footage and photos of Veerappan, as well as interviews with his relatives, friends, foes, and victims.

The film, written and directed by Anthony Bhagyaraj, boasts of a stellar cast that includes Anupama Parameswaran, Samuthirakani, Yogi Babu and Tulasi among others.

Marking a momentous event, the docuseries 'Koose Munisamy Veerappan' has been released on Thursday - December 14 on Zee 5 and opened to a thumping reception.

The cinematography, handled by Raj Kumar PM, promises to bring Veerappan's story to life visually, complemented by the evocative music of Satish Raghunathan and the seamless editing by Ram Pandian.

The preview offers a glimpse into the enigmatic life of Veerappan, utilizing never-before-seen video tapes to guide viewers through his tumultuous journey.

He also said that Vetrimaaran’s choice of scenes and shots was always spot on and enhanced the impact of the film.

The writer himself broke his silence and posted on Facebook that he had no connection with the web series and that he was not consulted or informed by Vetri Maaran's team before using his novel title.