Kalabhavan Mani

Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani (1 January 1971 – 6 March 2016), better known by his stage name Kalabhavan Mani, was an Indian actor and singer. Mani started his career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan comedy troupe. He had starred in over 250 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films, and was renowned for his humorous characters and villain roles.

In this Indian name, the name Kunnisseri Veettil Raman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mani.

Kalabhavan Mani
Mani in 2010
Born(1971-01-01)1 January 1971
Chalakudy, Kerala, India
Died6 March 2016(2016-03-06) (aged 45)
Kochi, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • singer
Years active1995–2016
Spouse
Nimmi Mani
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(m. 1999)​
Children1
RelativesRLV Ramakrishnan (Brother)

Mani won National Film Award – Special Jury Award and Kerala State Film Award for his performance as Ramu in Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999). He was the first actor from kerala who won the National Film Award - Special Jury Award in the history of Malayalam film industry.

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