The story culminates on October 18, 2004, when Veerappan was lured out of the forest under the guise of medical treatment and killed in a targeted encounter at Padi. Where to Find the Book
While several books have been written about Veerappan, few match the depth, detail, and first-hand authenticity of Veerappan Valnthathum Veelnthathum (which translates to "The Rise and Fall of Veerappan"). This multi-volume biography, authored by P. Sivasubramaniam, is considered a gold standard for true crime literature in Tamil.