Return of the King: How Panna National Park Got its Tigers Back
What does it take to bring back tigers to a forest that was once a hostile place for them? Experts talk about how the disappearance of tigers from Panna National Park gave birth to one of India’s most successful conservation stories
A RoundGlass Sustain filmDirected by Mandakini Malla
Updated July 29, 2025
A RoundGlass Sustain filmDirected by Mandakini Malla
Updated July 29, 2025
6 min watch
What does it take to bring back tigers to a forest that was once a hostile place for them? Experts talk about how the disappearance of tigers from Panna National Park gave birth to one of India’s most successful conservation stories
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Mandakini Malla is a director, producer, and cinematographer with over 20 years of industry experience. She has traveled the world, creating travel and wildlife content for television and digital platforms. She returned to her hometown of Dehradun to find a better synergy between her deep concern for the environment and wildlife in her work. When not filming, she's stomping through sal forests observing birds and wildflowers.