'Poacher': Heartbreaking true story behind Prime Video series that exposes India’s ivory poaching ring
KERALA, INDIA: ‘Poacher’, an Indian Malayalam-language crime drama miniseries, is based on a true story. ‘Poacher’ will be released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, February 23.
Canadian film director Richie Mehta, acclaimed for his Emmy-winning work on 'Delhi Crime', has directed ‘Poacher,’ drawing inspiration from real court documents and testimonials.
The series stars Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Kani Kusruti, Ranjitha Menon, and Maala Parvathi in pivotal roles.
‘Poacher’ tells the true story of India’s ivory poaching ring
‘Poacher’, executive produced by Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, is based on a true story that took place in Malayattoor, Kerala, India.
This eight-part crime drama delves into the heart of the biggest ivory poaching operation in Indian history, shedding light on the issues of illegal poaching activities.
In Malayattoor, numerous elephants were killed by hunters engaged in the illegal ivory trade, highlighting the gruesome crime against animals.
According to India Today, the story of ‘Poacher’ is based on a group of Indian Forest Service officers, NGO workers, police constables, and Samaritans who risked their lives in their pursuit of this investigation.
The series was filmed in diverse locations across Kerala and New Delhi.
What is the plot of 'Poacher'?
The eight-episode investigative crime series revolves around the issues of illegal poaching activities.
Created by Richie Mehta, 'Poacher' unfolds the narrative of a dedicated group of officers, NGO members, and volunteers embarking on a tireless journey to confront deep-seated corruption and highly organized criminal activities in Kerala.
In their pursuit of justice, the characters in 'Poacher' confront powerful ivory traffickers, determined to bring an end to the scourge of illegal poaching activities in the area.
'Poacher' trailer