Rajkumar was abducted on July 30, 2000, from his native village, Gajanur. The abduction is regarded as one of the most sensational hostage crises in the country. Rajkumar was abducted on July 30, 2000 from his native village, Gajanur.

How many days did Veerappan kidnap Rajkumar?

Kannada film actor Rajkumar was abducted to forest by Indian dacoit Veerappan on 30 July 2000 during the course of an armed attack on a farmhouse belonging to the actor in Gajanur, Tamil Nadu, India. Rajkumar was released by Veerappan on 15 November 2000 after spending 108 days in his custody.

How did Rajkumar escape from Veerappan?

Eighteen years after 'Dr' Rajkumar was abducted by forest brigand Veerappan, nine suspects were set free Tuesday. Bengaluru: It was a fresh lease of life for veteran Tamil journalist Nakkheeran Gopal, 59, when he managed to secure the release of Kannada film star Rajkumar from forest brigand Veerappan's captivity.