 He had starred in over 200 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films, and was renowned for his humorous characters and villain roles.Mani won 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 was born in Dalit community to Chenathunad Kunnisseri Veettil Raman and Ammini at Chalakudy, Thrissur District on in 1971.