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.
Surendran Kochuvelu or better known by his stage name Indrans, is an Indian actor and former costume designer, who appears in Malayalam films. He started his film career as a costume designer and actor in 1981 and got a breakthrough in 1994 with the comedy movie CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. Indrans was popular for his comedy roles in the 1990s and 2000s. He found success in playing character roles in his later career and won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his performance in Apothecary in 2014. In 2018, Indrans won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Aalorukkam. His performance in Veyilmarangal made him win the Best Actor Award at the 2019 Singapore International Film Festival. As of November 2021, he has starred in over 550 films.
Vellithira (transl. Celluloid) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Bhadran. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Navya Nair. The story is about a young man who is working hard to raise his sister. The music was composed by Alphons Joseph. The songs were charbusters at that time, particularly the song "Pachamanga Pachamanga". The Movie was an Average Grosser in Box Office
Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu is a 2010 Malayalam-language film directed by Prakash. Kalabhavan Mani, Suraj Venjaramood, Jayashree and Nakshathra plays the lead roles in this film. It is produced by Kalabhavan Mani. It is a tribute to all "Kudiuyans" and Chalakkukudiuyans.
The Car is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan, and starring Jayaram, Janardhanan, Kalabhavan Mani, and Sreelakshmi. This movie is about two men whose car gets mistaken for another car being followed. This was the last movie appearance of veteran actor K. P. Ummer.
Aayirathil Oruvan is a 2009 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Kalabhavan Mani.
Pulliman is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Anil K. Nair. The film stars Kalabhavan Mani and Meera Nandan in the lead roles. The music for the film was composed by Sharreth.
Canvas is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Shaji-Rajasekharan starring Kalabhavan Mani, Kannan and Altara.
Parthan Kanda Paralokam is a 2008 Malayalam fantasy action film directed by Anil, starring Jayaram and Sridevika in the lead roles. The film also features Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kottayam Naseer and Salim Kumar in supportive roles. Kalabhavan Mani played negative role.
Kanninum Kannadikkum is a 2004 Indian Malayalam language film directed by Sunderdas and starring Kalabhavan Mani and Monica.
Swarnam is a 2008 Malayalam language Indian drama film, directed by Venugopan and written by S. Suresh Babu. It stars Kalabhavan Mani and Praveena in lead roles and also features Jagathy Sreekumar, Indrans, Valsala Menon, Ashokan, Murali and Kozhikode Narayanan Nair in supporting roles. It was released in May 2008.
Aandavan is an Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Akbar Jose and starring Kalabhavan Mani, Sindhu Menon and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film was telecasted on Mazhavil Manorama.
The Guard is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and written by debutante Hakim Rawther. It was jointly produced by Sabitha Jayaraj and Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC). The film has Kalabhavan Mani, the only actor on screen, playing the role of a forest guard in an isolated dense forest.
Madirasi is a 2012 Malayalam action comedy film directed by Shaji Kailas and starring Jayaram, Meera Nandan, Meghana Raj, Kailash, Kalabhavan Mani and Tini Tom. The film is based on a series of true incidents that took place in the city of Madras, known in Malayalam as "Madirasi". Madirasi is however described as a part of Coimbatore in the film.
Praise the Lord is a 2014 Malayalam film directed by Shibu Gangadharan and starring Mammootty, Akanksha Puri and Mukesh. The film has been adapted from Zacharia's eponymous novelette, T. P. Devarajan has written the screenplay. The film was produced by Milan Jaleel under the banner of Galaxy Films. It released on 20 March 2014.
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. The film has musical score by C. Rajamani and songs by Nadirsha.
Oro Viliyum Kathorthu is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by V. M. Vinu and produced by Premkumar Marath. The film stars Mukesh, Suma, Sukumari, Kalabhavan Mani and Adoor Bhavani in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Berny-Ignatius.
Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam is a 1995 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balu Kiriyath, starring Mukesh and Charmila in the lead roles.
Indrajith is a 2007 Indian Malayalam film, directed by KK Haridas, starring Kalabhavan Mani and Indraja in the lead roles.
Daffedar is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Johnson Esthappan, starring Tini Tom as Daffadar and Malavika Nair in lead roles. Ilaiyaraaja is the music director and the film's audio was launched by Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
