Killing Veerappan is a 2016 Indian docudrama thriller film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, based on the events leading to Operation Cocoon to capture or kill Indian bandit Veerappan.The film is being shot primarily in theKannada language, and being simultaneously dubbed into Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil languages, featuring Shivaraj Kumar in the central role of Senthamarai Kannan, the Superintendent of police, with the Indian Special Task Force, and the spy who masterminded Operation Cocoon. The first teaser of Killing Veerappan was released on 12 July 2015. The full length trailer was released on 18 October 2015, which achieved highly positive reviews.

The Kannada version was released in over 200 screens in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telanganaon 1 January 2016.Upon its wide release, the film received highly positive reviews with critics praising the performances, background score, cinematography, screenplay, casting, and direction.The film has reportedly grossed upto Rs 5 crores in the state of Karnataka on its first day, and emerged as Hit at the box office