With Legendary Big Cats, I got an opportunity to bring a little bit of my own personality to an all-new series on Nat Geo Wild: Indian actor and director Samuthirakani 

Chennai, May 27, 2022: Nat Geo Wild, with its rich legacy of powerful, innovative and insightful storytelling, is all set to bring the audience closer to the world of magnificent cats of the wild. Through the riveting voice of actor and director - Samuthirakani, the channel is bringing a new adventurous series - ‘LEGENDARY BIG CATS’ in Tamil. Premiering on 27th May, 2022, the series will premiere 5 powerful stories, exploring the lives of different big cat species captured in their natural habitats. 

This latest series chronicles the epic stories of alluring tigers, leopards, lions and even black panthers that dominate varied landscapes. The episodes will take the viewers through the stories of Immani – a female Cheetah from Kenya who protects her cubs against predators, Legadema – an eight-day-old cub from Botswana who turned into a skilled huntress from a playful cub and lots more. Packaged together with stunning visuals and breath-taking cinematography, Tamil actor and director Samuthirakani is stepping in to take the viewers through the fascinating world of all the mighty creatures  

“As an artist, it has been my constant endeavor to look out for unique, engaging opportunities to connect with my fans and I have always wanted to work with a brand like National Geographic. I been deeply fascinated by all the big cats – lions, cheetahs, tigers and of course leopards. With ‘Legendary Big Cats’, I got an opportunity to bring a little bit of my own personality and add my own flavor to an all new series on a popular brand like Nat Geo Wild. This has been one of my most gratifying experiences and I really believe  that the Tamil speaking audiences will appreciate every story in the series as much as I did." said Samuthirakani, Indian Actor & Director.