Kalabhavan Mani

Kalabhavan Mani was born as Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani in Kerala{{Cite web|title='Chalakuddikaran Changathi' is a tribute to Kalabhavan Mani|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/chalakuddikaran-changathi-is-a-tribute-to-kalabhavan-mani-1.2293196|access-date=4 June 2020|website=gulfnews.com|date=24 October 2018 |language=en|archive-date=4 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604075842/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/chalakuddikaran-changathi-is-a-tribute-to-kalabhavan-mani-1.2293196|url-status=live}} to Chenathunad Kunnisseri Veettil Raman and Ammini at Chalakudy, Thrissur district on New Year's Day in 1971. He had an elder brother, Velayudan (deceased),{{Cite web |url=http://malayalam.oneindia.com/news/2009/07/30/kerala-kalabhavan-mani-brother-found-dead.html |title=മണിയുടെ സഹോദരന്‍ മരിച്ചനിലയില്‍ |date=30 July 2009 |access-date=7 April 2016 |archive-date=17 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417030411/http://malayalam.oneindia.com/news/2009/07/30/kerala-kalabhavan-mani-brother-found-dead.html |url-status=live }} younger brother, R. L. V. Ramakrishnan (dancer) and four sisters, Thankamani, Leela, Santha and Ammini Jr. He studied at GLPS East School Chalakudy till 4th grade and Government Boys School, Chalakudy till 10th grade.{{cite web|title=വായില്‍ തോന്നിയത്‌ കോതയ്‌ക്ക് പാട്ട്‌|url=http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/427664?page=0,0|publisher=mangalamvarika.com|access-date=5 May 2016}}

Mani married Nimmy on 22 September 1999 and has a daughter named Sreelakshmi, born in 2000. He was once an autorickshaw driver from Chalakudy.[http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/04/25/stories/2002 042500030402.htm Mani matters] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101112180039/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/04/25/stories/2002042500030402.htm |date=12 November 2010 }}. The Hindu (25 April 2002). Retrieved 20 September 2015. His brother, R. L. V. Ramakrishnan acted in Bamboo Boys in a cameo role, starring alongside Cochin Haneefa, Harisree Ashokan and Salim Kumar.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-04|title=Kalabhavan Mani's brother Ramakrishnan hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kalabhavan-mani-s-brother-ramakrishnan-hospitalised-after-alleged-suicide-attempt-134492|access-date=2021-06-29|website=The News Minute|language=en}}

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He started his career as a mimicry artist with the drama group Kalabhavan.{{cite news |url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/04/25/stories/2002042500030402.htm |title=Mani matters |author=Sreedhar Pillai |date=25 April 2002 |access-date=9 February 2014 |archive-date=12 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101112180039/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/04/25/stories/2002042500030402.htm |newspaper=The Hindu |url-status=dead }} His film debut was as a junior artist in Vijayakanth Captain Prabhakaran. He started his acting career in the Malayalam film Aksharam as an auto rickshaw driver. He got his first major breakthrough with the Lohithadas movie Sallapam (1996), which was a hit.{{Cite web|last=James|first=Anu|date=2016-03-08|title=Kalabhavan Mani's journey from auto driver to popular South Indian actor|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kalabhavan-manis-journey-auto-driver-popular-south-indian-actor-669877|access-date=2021-06-29|website=IBTimes India|language=en}} After this, he acted in several movies in the comedy roles. He did some notable roles in movies such as Dilliwala Rajakumaran, Manthra Mothiram, Gajaraja Manthram, Katha Nayakan, Mayaponman and Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam. Mani's comic role as Monayi in the 1998 movie Summer in Bethlehem was appreciated among the audience. After portraying several comic characters, his true potential to do the character roles was revealed in the film Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum. He did the role of a blind singer in it which earned him the Special Jury Award at both National Film Awards and Kerala State Film Awards.{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=P. K. Ajith|date=2016-03-07|title=Not just a comedian, a versatile artiste too|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/not-just-a-comedian-a-versatile-artiste/article8322742.ece|access-date=2021-06-29|issn=0971-751X}} These awards helped Mani to do the character roles and villain roles in several movies while also doing comedy roles in numerous films. In Vakkalathu Narayanankutty (2001), he played the villain role. However his performance as villain was first noted in the movie Rakshasa Rajavu (2001), where he played the role of a crooked corrupt politician called Gunasekharan. The Guard is unique film as it has only Mani as a star cast in it. His performance as a poor eccentric person called Kuttan in Karumadikuttan received high appreciation.{{Cite news|title=Must Watch : Kalabhavan Mani films|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/must-watch-kalabhavan-mani-films/photostory/51303437.cms|access-date=2021-06-29|website=The Times of India}} Mani returned to his unique comical role with the Jayaram starrer One man show. Mani was praised for his performance in Valkannadi (2002). The revenge drama had Mani in the role of Appunni, a blacksmith with the history of mental illness. He was also noted for his performance in the character role in Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam. After the comedy movies Kuberan and Bamboo Boys, both of them released in 2002, Mani almost shifted his complete focus on doing character and villain roles. Mani's notable movies in 2003 include Vellithira, Balettan, Pattalam and War and Love.{{Cite web|last=Davis|first=Maggie|date=2017-03-06|title=Kalabhavan Mani first death anniversary: Top 7 films of Malayalam industry's favourite comedian|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/kalabhavan-mani-first-death-anniversary-top-7-films-of-malayalam-industrys-favourite-comedian-1897126/|access-date=2021-06-29|website=India.com|language=en}} He once again returned to do the comedy role with the 2004 Priyadarshan screwball comedy movie Vettam, which is probabily his last notable movie in a complete comic role. He also had a small appearance in Magic Lamp. Mani's performance as Chemban Gurukkal, the blind master martial artist, in Ananthabhadram (2005) received high appreciation. In Ben Johnson, he played the role of an action hero for the first time. It was one of the highest-grossing movies in 2005.His villain Role as komalan in the movie pouran(2005) also noted.{{Cite web|date=2016-03-07|title=Five best performances of Kalabhavan Mani|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kalabhavan-mani-dead-best-performances-films-chotta-mumbai-summer-bethlehem-vettam/|access-date=2021-06-29|website=The Indian Express|language=en}} The success of Ben Johnson saw Mani playing the similar hero roles in movies such as Lokanathan IAS, Chacko Randaaman, Kisan, Payum Puli, Red Salute etc. He got a lot of praise for his performance as the villain in Chotta Mumbai (2007). In the movie, Mani played the character called Nateshan, which is considered one of the biggest villain characters in Malayalam.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-06|title=Remembering Kalabhavan Mani on his 5th death anniversary: 4 films that prove this multi-faceted talent was ready to take risks|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/remembering-kalabhavan-mani-on-his-5th-death-anniversary-4-films-that-prove-this-multi-faceted-talent-was-ready-to-take-risks/photostory/81360980.cms|access-date=2021-06-29|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2016-03-06|title=Here are some of the best scenes of Kalabhavan Mani, the super-star villain|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/here-are-some-best-scenes-kalabhavan-mani-super-star-villain-39906|access-date=2021-06-29|website=The News Minute|language=en}} Mani played the lead role in the family drama Aayirathil Oruvan (2009), which was critically acclaimed In 2010, Mani acted in several films in the lead roles such as Orange, Pulliman, Black Stallion and Canvas. However, most of these were a huge failure at box office. In 2012, he acted in the multi-starrer crime drama film Bachelor Party. His performance as Looyi Papan in Amen (2013) was acclaimed by both the critics and audience.{{Cite web|title=Kalabhavan Mani death anniversary: 9 movies that keep him eternally close to Malayali hearts - The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2020/Mar/06/kalabhavan-mani-death-anniversary-9-movies-that-keep-him-eternally-close-to-malayali-hearts-102789.html|access-date=2021-06-29|website=www.newindianexpress.com|date=9 March 2020 }} Mani's last Malayalam movie is Poyi Maranju Parayathe, which was released in 2016 after his death.

He grabbed everyone's attention in the Tamil film industry as the villain in the movie Gemini (2002), which featured Vikram in the lead role.{{Cite web|title=Prakash Raj, Kalabhavan Mani and more: Celebrated villains of Tamil cinema|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/article/prakash-raj-kalabhavan-mani-and-more-celebrated-villains-of-tamil-cinema/769334|access-date=2021-06-29|website=www.timesnownews.com}} He acted in more than 30 Tamil films along with numerous Kannada and Telugu films. His last Tamil film is Pudhusa Naan Poranthen released in 2016.

Along with his acting career, Mani established a parallel industry of Nadan Pattu (folk songs), by selling a record number of releases. His first music album was Kannimanga Prayathil. Most of his songs were written and composed by Arumugan Venkidangu.{{Cite web|title=ആ നാടൻപാട്ടുകൾ എഴുതിയത് കലാഭവൻ മണി അല്ല; ഹിറ്റുകൾക്കു പിന്നിൽ അറിയപ്പെടാതെ പോയ ഒരാൾ|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2020/07/15/music-life-of-lyricit-arumukhan-venkidangu.html|access-date=2021-06-29|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}} He also released several religious songs and Mappila Pattukal.

Mani is well known for providing humanitarian assistance to people in need.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110613223104/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/105439 മണി ഐശ്വര്യയുടെ നായകന്‍, Interview – Mathrubhumi Movies]. mathrubhumi.com. 10 June 2010 He was approached and was offered a seat in the 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election by LDF. He had openly told that he was a Leftist and used to Campaign for CPI(M) and left parties during elections.{{Cite web|title=Kalabhavan Mani, so Long and Thanks For All the Laughs|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kalabhavan-mani-so-long-and-thanks-for-the-laughs-1284589|access-date=2021-06-29|website=NDTV.com}} Mani is known for doing a lot of charity work for the poor people. Reportedly, on an average day, around 20 people from less privileged backgrounds used to come to visit him at his residence. As a fund-raiser and performer, he also had contributed money to the local festivals of the religious organisations and provided funds to the schools in his village.[http://english.manoramaonline.com/in-depth/kalabhavan-mani-death/mani-returns-as-a-free-man-clearing-his-debts.html Mani returns as a free man, clearing off all his debts] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311132814/http://english.manoramaonline.com/in-depth/kalabhavan-mani-death/mani-returns-as-a-free-man-clearing-his-debts.html |date=11 March 2016 }}. The Malayala Manorama (11 March 2016). Retrieved 11 March 2016.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/south-actor-kalabhavan-mani-could-sing-dance-and-act-with-his-entire-body/ Kalabhavan Mani could sing, dance and act with his entire body] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311033508/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/south-actor-kalabhavan-mani-could-sing-dance-and-act-with-his-entire-body/ |date=11 March 2016 }}. The Indian Express (8 March 2016). Retrieved 8 March 2016.

Kalabhavan Mani died at 7:15 pm on 6 March 2016, aged 45. The day before, he was admitted to Amrita Hospital, Kochi, with haematemesis (vomiting of blood) and was in the ICU.{{Cite news|date=6 March 2016|title=Actor Kalabhavan Mani dead|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/malayalam-actor-kalabhavan-mani-passes-away/article8320842.ece|access-date=18 December 2020|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|date=7 March 2016|title=Kalabhavan Mani, famous Malayalam actor and singer dead|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actor-kalabhavan-mani-passes-away/|access-date=18 December 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}} The police registered a case as Manner of death due to the presence of excessive Methanol (a toxic chemical found in illicit liquor, Arrack) with Paracetamol in Kalabhavan Mani's body.{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/kalabhavan-mani-death-malayalam-actor-poisoning-police/|title=Kalabhavan Mani: Methyl alcohol in blood, police case of unnatural death|website=The Indian Express|date=8 March 2016|access-date=8 March 2016|archive-date=8 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308144702/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/kalabhavan-mani-death-malayalam-actor-poisoning-police/|url-status=live}}

On 8 March 2016, based on the initial autopsy report and statements of witnesses, the police said that serious alcoholic fatty liver illness along with alcohol consumption may have caused his death and it might have been a suicide attempt. Four months prior to his death, doctors had categorically warned him against drinking alcohol and he was counselled for severe depression. However, Mani in his phase of depression and informed of severe liver damage conditions, ignored the doctors' warnings and continued with alcoholism. Even on the day before he died, he was allegedly reported consuming alcohol (beer) with friends in the outhouse of his house.{{Cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/just-in/kalabhavan-mani-liver-disease-alcohol-actor-malayalam-death.html|title=Alcohol and liver ailments caused Kalabhavan Mani's death|website=Manorama Online|access-date=8 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309110310/http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/just-in/kalabhavan-mani-liver-disease-alcohol-actor-malayalam-death.html|archive-date=9 March 2016|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/kalabhavan-mani-death-malayalam-actor-poisoning-police/|title=Farewell to Master Actor Kalabhavan Mani|website=The New Indian Express|date=8 March 2016|access-date=8 March 2016|archive-date=8 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308144702/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/kalabhavan-mani-death-malayalam-actor-poisoning-police/|url-status=live}}

His unexpected death led to a case by his friends and family which has been filed for investigation through Kochi City Police.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-kalabhavan-mani-passes-away-39904#sthash.RkNcILZG.dpuf|title=Actor Kalabhavan Mani passes away|website=The News Minute|date=6 March 2016|access-date=6 March 2016|archive-date=7 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307053008/http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-kalabhavan-mani-passes-away-39904#sthash.RkNcILZG.dpuf|url-status=live}} On 18 March 2016, based on the forensic test from the Regional Chemical Examiner's Laboratory, death cause was identified with high probability a highly poisonous chemical, Chlorpyrifos—usually used in insecticides, which is banned in many countries for residential use, it is considered a hazardous substance for general ecology. Presence of chlorpyrifos along with methyl and ethyl alcohol contents were found excessively in the test samples. The report suggests that Mani might have consumed the poison knowingly or unknowingly over the days before his death. Therefore, the Government of Kerala has ordered a comprehensive probe in the death of Mani. The police is rounding the case through whom Mani could have accessed this poisonous concoction for substance abuse. Under RLV Ramakrishnan's suspicion Mani's three close friends have been taken into custody for questioning to rule out activities of vested interest.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalabhavan-mani-death-insecticide-found-in-viscera-samples/article8371064.ece|title=Insecticide found in Kalabhavan Mani's viscera samples|website=The Hindu|date=18 March 2016|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-date=18 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318100900/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalabhavan-mani-death-insecticide-found-in-viscera-samples/article8371064.ece|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/mystery-around-kalabhavan-manis-death-deepens-forensic-tests-confirm-presence-of-insecticide-in-his-body-2683674.html|title=Mystery around Kalabhavan Mani's death deepens: Forensic tests confirm presence of insecticide in his body|website=First Post|date=18 March 2016|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-date=20 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320225658/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/mystery-around-kalabhavan-manis-death-deepens-forensic-tests-confirm-presence-of-insecticide-in-his-body-2683674.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mystery-deepens-over-actor-kalabhavan-manis-death-traces-insecticide-found-body-40450|title=Mystery deepens over actor Kalabhavan Mani's death, traces of insecticide found in body|website=The News Minute|date=18 March 2016|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-date=20 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320153104/http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mystery-deepens-over-actor-kalabhavan-manis-death-traces-insecticide-found-body-40450|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-mystery-how-did-actor-kalabhavan-mani-really-die-2190868|title=Mystery: How did actor Kalabhavan Mani die?|website=DNA India|date=18 March 2016|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-date=22 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322071016/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-mystery-how-did-actor-kalabhavan-mani-really-die-2190868|url-status=live}} On 11 June 2016, based on the recommendation of the state DGP, the Government of Kerala has decided the case to be investigated by CBI.{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/kerala-govt-to-hand-over-kalabhavan-manis-death-probe-to-cbi-2847806/|title=Kerala govt to hand over Kalabhavan Mani's death probe to CBI|website=The Indian Express|date=11 June 2016|access-date=11 June 2016|archive-date=11 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611171214/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/kerala-govt-to-hand-over-kalabhavan-manis-death-probe-to-cbi-2847806/|url-status=live}} In May 2017 CBI took over the case and submitted FIR in which it was stated that the death of Kalabhavan Mani was due to unusual reasons.{{Cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/news/just-in/2017/05/23/kalabhavan-mani-death-police-files-fir-for-unnatural-death.html |title=Kalabhavan Mani Death Case |access-date=23 May 2017 }}

His sudden demise led to emotional reactions from his fans and many of his co-stars in the Malayalam Film Industry along with the rest of the South Indian Film Industry. The Malayalam film fraternity and thousands of fans of late actor Kalabhavan Mani paid homage to the versatile artiste during a memorial service on 13 March 2016, at Carmel Higher Secondary School in Chalakudy organised by well-wishers. Tributes were celebrated through the media with 2–3 hours programme special. Mani was cremated with full state honours at his home premises on 7 March. The shopkeepers of Chalakudy paid homage to Mani by closing their shops on the same day.

Chalakkudikkaran Changathi is a 2018 Malayalam biopic film directed by Vinayan based on the life of Kalabhavan Mani.{{Cite web|last=S|first=Gautham|date=2018-09-29|title=Chalakkudikkaran Changathi movie review: A befitting tribute to Kalabhavan Mani|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/290918/chalakkudikkaran-changathi-movie-review-a-befitting-tribute-to-kalabh.html|access-date=2021-06-29|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}

In an interview with journalist John Brittas, Mani stated that the State Government Award could easily have been bought off.{{Cite web |title = JB Junction interview with Mani |url = http://www.jbjunction.com/category/episodes/kalabhavan-mani/ |website = jbjunction.com |access-date = 8 March 2016 |archive-date = 11 March 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160311023944/http://www.jbjunction.com/category/episodes/kalabhavan-mani/ |url-status = live}}

On 14 May 2013, Mani has been accused of assaulting two forest officials during a routine inspection at Athirappilly. However, those who had claimed to be travelling with Mani in the same car, had filed a complaint against the forest officials for abusing them. The police have registered cases against both Mani and the injured forest officials.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalabhavan-mani-assaults-forest-officials/article4718769.ece Kalabhavan Mani assaults forest officials] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407090617/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalabhavan-mani-assaults-forest-officials/article4718769.ece |date=7 April 2014 }} The Hindu(16 May 2013). Retrieved 16 May 2013.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalabhavan-mani-assaults-forest-officials/article4718769.ece Kalabhavan Mani accused of assaulting forest guards!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407090617/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalabhavan-mani-assaults-forest-officials/article4718769.ece |date=7 April 2014 }} Sify.com(16 May 2013). Retrieved 16 May 2013. Later, Mani was arrested and charged when he surrendered to the police. He was granted bail by the High Court of Kerala with conditions on it.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalabhavan-mani-surrenders-given-bail/article4749614.ece Kalabhavan Mani surrenders, given bail] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140516213810/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalabhavan-mani-surrenders-given-bail/article4749614.ece |date=16 May 2014 }} The Hindu(25 May 2013). Retrieved 25 May 2013. Mani and his friends had been on a trip to the tourist place when forest officials intervened and said they wanted to search his vehicle. It was alleged that the officials started having an argument with Mani, allegedly hit the actor, verbally assaulted his Other Backward Class caste and stated Kalabhavan Mani was a "Dalit" and misbehaved with his friends' wives on the car. T. P. Senkumar of then Kerala Police ADGP had said that Mani was unnecessarily harassed by the officials and the actual reason behind the assault case against Mani was that he belonged to a lower caste and that discrimination against the ordinary and lower class exists in the Kerala Police force.[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Alleged-assault-on-forest-officials-ADGP-supports-Kalabhavan-Mani/2013/05/22/article1600633.ece Alleged assault on forest officials: ADGP supports Kalabhavan Mani Alleged assault on forest officials: ADGP supports Kalabhavan Mani] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312073120/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Alleged-assault-on-forest-officials-ADGP-supports-Kalabhavan-Mani/2013/05/22/article1600633.ece |date=12 March 2016 }} YouTube (22 May 2013). Retrieved 22 May 2013 However, the High Court criticised ADGP regarding the statement.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/HC-dismisses-ADGPs-plea-to-expunge-criticism-following-casteist-remarks/articleshow/46469588.cms HC dismisses ADGP's plea to expunge criticism following casteist remarks] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104163535/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/HC-dismisses-ADGPs-plea-to-expunge-criticism-following-casteist-remarks/articleshow/46469588.cms |date=4 January 2017 }} YouTube (5 March 2015). Retrieved 5 March 2015. On the other hand, the officials had alleged that Mani was in a drunk condition and also a main accused in two other assault cases.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Kalabhavan-Mani-granted-bail/articleshow/47699241.cms Kalabhavan Mani granted bail] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622054804/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Kalabhavan-Mani-granted-bail/articleshow/47699241.cms |date=22 June 2015 }} The Times of India (17 June 2015). Retrieved 17 June 2015 During an interview at Kairali channel, Mani said that jealousy had caused the officials registering the false case against him and the police officer who beat him had a criminal background of four charges.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoOpuL2dMFo Kalabhavan Mani on new generation cinema] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308110601/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoOpuL2dMFo |date=8 March 2014 }} YouTube (23 June 2013). Retrieved 25 May 2013.

National Film Awards

• 1999 – Special Jury Award – Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum

Kerala State Film Awards

• 1999 – Special Jury Award – Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum

Filmfare Awards

• 2002 – Best Villain (Tamil) – Gemini

Asianet Film Awards

• 1999 – Best Actor Award – Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum
• 2007 – Best Actor in a Villain Role – Chotta Mumbai

Vanitha awards

• 2008 – Vanitha Chandrika Award for Best Actor in Villain Role– Chotta Mumbai

Jaihind TV awards

• 2010 – Special Jury Award

Other awards

• 2014 Bharat Gopi Foundation Award[http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/bharath-gopy-award-for-kalabhavan-mani-7696 Bharath Gopy award for Kalabhavan Mani] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131094025/http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/bharath-gopy-award-for-kalabhavan-mani-7696 |date=31 January 2014 }}. Metromatinee.com (30 January 2014). Retrieved 20 September 2015.

• Sammanam (1995)
• Kottaram Veettile Apputtan (1998)
• Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999)
• Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum (1999)
• O Priye (2000)
• Achaneyanishttam (2001)
• Akasthile Paravakal (2001)
• The Guard (2001)
• Karumadikkuttan (2001)
• Bamboo Boys (2002)
• Kanmashi (2002)
• Vaalkannadi (2002)
• Kusruthy Kannan (2003)
• Kanninum Kannadiykkum (2004)
• Kazhcha (2004)
• Malsaram (2004)
• Ananthabhadram (2005)
• Ben Johnson (2005)
• Chacko Randaaman (2006)
• Kissan (2006)
• Red Salute (2006)
• Abraham Lincoln (2007)
• Evan (2007)
• Chakorandaman (2006)
• Indrajith (2006)
• Aandavan (2007)
• Paayum Puli (2007)
• Kabadi Kabadi (2008)
• Twenty Twenty (2010)

• MLA Mani Pathaam Classum Gusthiyum (2012)

• Manimelam as host (Kairali TV)
• Gajarajan Guruvayur Keshavan (Surya TV)
• Meera (Asianet)
• Vinodsala (Doordarshan)
• Chiri Arangu (Doordarshan)

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