Dhanushkodi Sivanandhan

His career spanned multiple high-profile postings over 35 years and he is known for his use of strategy & intelligence to uphold the rule of law.

During his tenure as joint CP Crime Mumbai (1998-2001), he was responsible for neutralising the nefarious activities of underworld headed by notorious criminals like Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Rajan, Arun Gawli and others.

During his tenure as CP,Nagpur,Thane and Mumbai he helped establishing training centres, schools, canteens, gymnasiums and officers’ club- all with state of the art infrastructure for the welfare of the policemen.

[6] Sivanandan was appointed Joint Commissioner (Crime) for Mumbai in the mid-1990s to tackle the growing gang wars in the city.

[8] The character of the senior IPS officer portrayed by Malayalam actor Mohanlal in the 2002 film Company is closely based on him.