

After this, he appeared in several films in comedic roles. Sallapam (1996), a success, was the breakthrough for him. He made his film debut in the Malayalam film Aksharam, in which he played an auto rickshaw driver. He began his acting career as a mimicry artist with the Cochin Kalabhavan drama group. Ramakrishnan had a cameo appearance in the Bamboo Boys as Harisree Ashokan, his brother Haneefa Cochin, and Salim Kumar. He was formerly an autorickshaw driver from Chalakudy. Mani got married to Nimmy on Septemand has a daughter. Velayudan (deceased), his older brother, studied at GLPS East School Chalakudy until 4th grade, and Government Boys School till 10th grade. Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani was born in Kerala on New Year’s Day in 1971 as Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani, the son of Chenathunad Kunnisseri Veettil Raman and Ammini. Mani won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award and Kerala State Film Award for his portrayal of Ramu in Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999).

He had appeared in over 250 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films, and was renowned for his comical characters and villain parts. Kalabhavan Mani began his acting career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan comedy group. He won the National Film Award and Kerala State Film Award in 1999 for his performance as Ramu in "Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum".Kalabhavan Mani, popularly known as Kalabhavan Mani, was an Indian film actor and singer who began his career with the Kalabhavan comedy troupe.

Mani who started his career as a mimicry artiste acted in over 200 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films, and is especially known for his character and villain roles. CBI carried out a probe into his death and filed a report that there is no mystery in his death and concluded that he died of liver ailment. Mystery still shrouds on the death of the actor even after 5 years. Kalabhavan Mani who was under treatment for liver and kidney diseases breathed his last at the age of 45 on February 6, 2016. “Missing this talent.5 years gone without him.Aadarajalikal.,” wrote Jayaram who shared screen space with Mani in many movies. Mani’s close friends Dileep and Nadirshah also posted on Facebook as cherishing memories. “ Paying homage to the blessed actor who influenced me a lot in my art life,” wrote Vinayan. He noted that Malayalis can not forget Kalabhavan Mani’s face. Mollywood superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty also took to their social media pages to pay tribute to the late actor.ĭirector Vinayan who associated with Mani in many films penned a heartfelt note on his Facebook page. Malayalam film industry remembered actor Kalabhavan Mani on the occasion of his 5th death anniversary on Saturday.
