He was also noted for his performance in the character role in Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam. The revenge drama had Mani in the role of Appunni, a blacksmith with the history of mental illness. Mani was praised for his performance in Valkannadi (2002). Mani returned to his unique comical role with the Jayaram starrer One man show. His performance as a poor eccentric person called Kuttan in Karumadikuttan received high appreciation. The Guard is unique film as it has only Mani as a star cast in it.
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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. In Vakkalathu Narayanankutty (2001), he played the villain role. These awards helped Mani to do the character roles and villain roles in several movies while also doing comedy roles in numerous films. 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. After portraying several comic characters, his true potential to do the character roles was revealed in the film Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum. Mani's comic role as Monayi in the 1998 movie Summer in Bethlahem was appreciated among the audience. He did some notable roles in movies such as Dilliwala Rajakumaran, Manthra Mothiram, Gajaraja Manthram, Katha Nayagan, Mayaponman and Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam. After this, he acted in several movies in the comedy roles. He got his first major breakthrough with the Lohithadas movie Sallapam (1996), which was a hit. He started his acting career in the Malayalam film Aksharam as an auto rickshaw driver. He started his career as a mimicry artist with the drama group Cochin Kalabhavan. Ramakrishnan acted in Bamboo Boys in a cameo role, starring alongside Cochin Haneefa, his brother, Harisree Ashokan and Salim Kumar.
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He was once an autorickshaw driver from Chalakudy. Mani married Nimmy on 22 September 1999 and has a daughter. He studied at GLPS East School Chalakudy till 4th grade and Government Boys School, Chalakudy till 10th grade. Ramakrishnan (dancer) and four sisters, Thankamani, Leela, Santha and Ammini Jr. He had an elder brother, Velayudan (deceased), younger brother, R. His portrayal of the role of a blind street singer touched millions of hearts and brought tears to many eyes.Kalabhavan Mani was born as Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani in Kerala to Chenathunad Kunnisseri Veettil Raman and Ammini at Chalakudy, Thrissur District on New Year's Day in 1971. While the actor made his debut in the film industry in 1993, this 1999 movie brought him out as a serious actor. (Also Read- RIP Kalabhavan Mani: Top six songs by the popular Malayalam actor and folk singer) Also Read - Malayalam Actor Sharan Passes Away At 40, Mohanlal Pays Tribute As we pray for the peace of his soul, here are five movies where the actor made a huge mark. While he has showered the film industry with countless beautiful performances and with more than 200 movies in his kitty, there are a few that still stand out. The talented actor-singer and music composer, died at a young age of 45 which came as a sudden shock to many. Kalabhavan Mani made a huge impact in South with his acting skills and won millions of hearts over with his soothing and melodious voice.