Kalabhavan Mani
Born | 1st January, 1971 |
Died | 6th March, 2016 |
Native Place | Chalakkudy, Thrissur |
Career | Cast (233), Singing (57 songs from 41 Movies), Music (7 songs from 1 Movies), Lyrics (1 songs from 1 Movies), Story (1) |
First Movie | Samudaayam (1995) |
Last Movie | Yaathra Chodikkaathe (2016) |
Kalabhvan Mani started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. He started his acting career through a Malayalam film Aksharam as an auto driver. Since then, he has acted in several movies as a comedian. His first serious role was in the film "Vasanthiyum Laksmiyum Pinne Njanum". He is also a play back singer. He was born in Chalakudy, Kerala, where he is looked upon as a cultural hero. Kalabhavan Mani is also a successful singer of Nadan Paattu (Folk Songs). His first released album was 'Kannimanga Prayathil'. Following which he has established a parallel industry of 'Nadan Pattukal' selling record number of releases. He has also released a few religious songs and Mappila Pattukal, which however did not make an expected impact in the market.
Awards and honors
National Award - 1999 Jury's Special Award - Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum
Kerala State Award - 1999 Jury's Special Award - Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum
Asianet Award - 2008 Ujala Asianet Awards Best Villain - Chotta Mumbai
Vanitha Award - 2008 Vanitha Chandrika Awards Best Villain - Chotta Mumbai
Prepared by: Dr. Susie Pazhavarical
Statistics
Year | Cast | Singing | Music | Lyrics | Story | |||
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1995 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1996 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1997 | 24 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1998 | 15 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1999 | 15 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2000 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2001 | 15 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2002 | 10 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2003 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2004 | 11 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2005 | 11 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2006 | 7 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2007 | 8 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2008 | 13 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2009 | 12 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2010 | 12 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2011 | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2012 | 12 | 5 | - | 7 | - | - | - | 1 |
2013 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2014 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2015 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2016 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2018 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2019 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |