Kalabhavan Mani - Actor Profile

Kalabhavan Mani

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1971
Birth Place: Chalakudy, Kerala, India

About Kalabhavan Mani

Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani (1 January 1971 – 6 March 2016), better known by his stage name Kalabhavan Mani, was an Indian film actor and singer. Mani started his career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan troupe. He has starred in over 200 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films, and is renowned for his comedy, character, and villain roles. He received the National Film Award – Special Jury Award and Kerala State Film Award for his performance as Ramu in Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999).

Kalabhavan Mani Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kalabhavan Mani reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kalabhavan Mani's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Kalabhavan Mani's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Red Salute, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kalabhavan Mani Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kalabhavan Mani's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kalabhavan Mani has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Onnum Onnum Moonu - Hit Similar →
2015 Papanasam Constable Perumal Super Hit Similar →
2015 Mythri Kalaprathapan Hit Similar →
2014 Konthayum Poonoolum Mathachan Hit Similar →
2013 Tourist Home Traffic Cop Hit Similar →
2013 Amen Looyi pappan Super Hit Similar →
2012 Ayalum Njanum Thammil ASI Purushothaman Super Hit Similar →
2011 Adaminte Makan Abu Johnson Hit Similar →
2010 Enthiran Pachaimuthu Hit Similar →
2010 Shikkar Maniyappan Average Similar →
2008 Twenty 20 Pappachan Average Similar →
2007 Vel Sakara Pandi Average Similar →
2007 Chotta Mumbai C. I. Nateshan Hit Similar →
2006 Red Salute Chala Vasu Super Hit Similar →
2006 Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum Mayan Average Similar →
2006 Chinthamani Kolacase CI Ayyappadas Average Similar →
2005 Aaru Police Officer Average Similar →
2005 Anandabhadram Chemban Hit Similar →
2005 Anniyan House Owner Hit Similar →
2005 Ben Johnson Johnson / Amarkalam Pathrose Average Similar →
2005 Jithan Singampuli Super Hit Similar →
2004 Vettam Mani Hit Similar →
2004 Sethurama Iyer CBI Isow Alex Hit Similar →
2003 Jay Jay KTM Hit Similar →
2003 Balettan Musthafa Average Similar →
2002 Nandanam Mahadevan Hit Similar →
2002 Kuberan Ramanujan Average Similar →
2001 One Man Show Ponnappan Average Similar →
2001 The Guard Appukuttan Nair Average Similar →
2001 Dhosth V. Jayan Average Similar →
2000 Valliettan Kattipalli Pappan Average Similar →
2000 Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal Sudhakaran Hit Similar →
2000 Narasimham Bharathan Hit Similar →
1999 Crime File Ezhuthachan Average Similar →
1999 Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu Chindan Hit Similar →
1998 Meenathil Thalikettu Ochuuttee Average Similar →
1998 Summer in Bethlehem Monai Super Hit Similar →
1998 Oru Maravathoor Kanavu O.C. Antappan Average Similar →
1998 Marumalarchi Velu Average Similar →
1998 Achammakuttiyude Achayan - Average Similar →
1998 Chitrashalabham Bakkar Parappanangadi Average Similar →
1997 Rajathanthram Adv. P.K. Shivakumar Average Similar →
1997 Aaram Thamburan Namboothiri Average Similar →
1997 Aaram Thamburan The young namboothiri Average Similar →
1997 Bhoothakkannadi Ayyappan Average Similar →
1997 Ancharakalyanam - Average Similar →
1996 Udhyanapalakan - Hit Similar →
1996 Sallapam Rajappan Average Similar →
1991 Captain Prabhakaran Junior artist Hit Similar →
1984 My Dear Kuttichathan Dakshinenthya Manthravaadhi Hit Similar →

Kalabhavan Mani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kalabhavan Mani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kalabhavan Mani is "Red Salute" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kalabhavan Mani acted in?

Kalabhavan Mani has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kalabhavan Mani?

Other notable films include "Papanasam", "Ayalum Njanum Thammil", and "Summer in Bethlehem".

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