 His daughter is married to national film award winner director Shaji N Karun

After formal retirement, he continued to work.He was Professor of Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal until 1983, Chief of Surgery at AKG Memorial Hospital, Kannur until 1986, Surgical Consultant at Aswini Hospital, Thrissur and Semalk Hospital, Ottappalam.In 1990, Warrier retired from all professional work, though he continues to be a prominent presence in the field.