Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani, 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.
Kadhavaseshan is a 2004 Malayalam mystery drama film written and directed by T. V. Chandran, starring Dileep and Jyothirmayi in the lead roles. Veteran Bengali actress Gita Dey made a special appearance. It was the first movie in the 2002 Gujarat Riots trilogy by the director, the second one being Vilapangalkkappuram and the third and final one being Bhoomiyude Avakashikal. The narratives of all these films begin on the same day, 28 February 2002, the day after the Godhra train burning in Gujarat. The film was released on November 11 on the Eve of Diwali.
Banda Paramasivam is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by T. P. Gajendran and produced by P. T. Selvakumar. The film stars Prabhu, Kalabhavan Mani, Abbas, Rambha, Abhinayashree, and Monica while Manivannan, Vinu Chakravarthy, P. Vasu, and Livingston, among others, play supporting roles. The music was composed by Sirpy, and editing was done by Ganesh Kumar. The film was released on 14 April 2003. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Mattupetti Machan (1998).
Sallapam is a 1996 Malayalam-language film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manoj K. Jayan, and Manju Warrier. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as Egire Paavurama.
The Filmstaar is a 2011 Malayalam Language action-drama film directed by Sanjeev Raj. Dileep and Kalabhavan Mani play the lead roles while Thalaivasal Vijay and Muktha George plays the supporting roles in the film. The film deals with the relationship between a film star and a villager. The film also features actress Rambha's last film to date, as her last Tamil & Telugu films were released before her marriage and this was her only film just a year after her wedding took place and after she flew off to settle in Canada.
Oru Small Family is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan, starring Rajasenan, Seetha, Kailash and Ananya.
My Dear Karadi is a 1999 Malayalam comedy drama film written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and directed by Sandhya Mohan with Kalabhavan Mani in the lead role. Kalabhavan Mani appears as a bear in major parts of the film. The film was remade in Tamil as Shiva Poojayil Karadi (unreleased), and in Malay as Cinta Beruang (2012) by Rama Narayanan. The film also scenes from the film Mrugaya.
Ullasapoongattu is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Vinayan, and starring Dileep, Mohini, Kalabhavan Mani, Thilakan and Jagathy Sreekumar in major roles. Tini Tom sang a song in this film for Thilakan.
War and Love is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language epic war film directed by Vinayan and starring Dileep, Prabhu, Laila, Mukesh Rishi, Kalabhavan Mani and Siddique. The film was released to extremely negative reviews. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Kalam.
Chacko Randaaman is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Sunil Karyattukara, written by Biju Devassi, and produced by Saji Nanthyattu. It stars Kalabhavan Mani in a triple role as a son, father and grandfather along with Mohini and Jyothirmayi. in lead roles Music was scored by Sundar C. Babu with lyrics by Vayalar Sharath Chandra Varma.
Aalibabayum Aarara Kallanmarum is a 1998 Malayalam comedy film directed by Satheesh Manarkat and Shaji. It stars Jagadeesh, Vijayaraghavan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalpana, Kalabhavan Mani, Sai Kumar, Rajan P. Dev, and Indrans
Inspector Garud is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Johny Antony, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. The film was a commercial success at the box office.
Red Salute is a 2006 Malayalam film that was directed by Vinod Vijayan and produced by Milan Jaleel. The film starred Kalabhavan Mani as Chaala Vaasu, an activist and head load worker.
Kaikudunna Nilavu is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Kamal and written by Ranjith. The film stars Jayaram, Dileep, Ranjitha, and Shalini in the lead roles. The film has songs by Kaithapram. The background score was by Johnson. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Nilave Unakkaga. The film was an average run at the box office.
Pranayanilaavu is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Vinayan. The film stars Dileep, Mohini, Kalabhavan Mani and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film's score was composed by Berny-Ignatius.
Manthra Mothiram is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sasi Shanker. The film stars Dileep, Nedumudi Venu and Kalabhavan Mani in the lead roles.Though failed to find audience initially later did good business due to positive word of mouth. The film has musical score by Johnson.
Saamoohya Paadam is a 1996 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Kareem and produced by T. K. Surendran and Pradeep Chembakassery. The film stars Dileep, Prem Kumar, Sukumari and Kalabhavan Mani in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh. Songs were penned by Konniyoor Balachandran and Shibu Chakravarthy.
Meenakshi Kalyanam is a 1998 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jose Thomas and produced by Davi Rafel and Prince Rafel. The film stars Mukesh, Mohini and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles,one of the superhit movie in 1998.The film has musical score by C. Rajamani and songs by Nadirsha.
Kudamattam is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written by Navaz Babu and directed by Sundar Das who also produced the film under the banner of Aaradhana Arts. The film stars Vijayaraghavan, Biju Menon, Dileep, Manju Warrier, Mohini and Kalabhavan Mani in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson.
Akashathile Paravakal is a 2001 Malayalam language film produced by Feroz. The film is directed by V. M. Vinu, and stars Kalabhavan Mani and Sindhu Menon in the lead roles along with I. M. Vijayan, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Jagathy Sreekumar and Indrans. The music was composed by S. Balakrishnan and Rajamani. The film is based on a story written by Johnson Esthappan. The film was commercially successful.
