
RLV Ramakrishnan, Kalabhavan Mani’s brother feels that the investigation by officers in the murder case was not satisfactory. Initially, director Baiju Kottarakkara had claimed that Dileep was allegedly involved in the actor’s death, and now the late actor’s family seems to share similar views. On March18, 2016, based on the forensic test from the Regional Chemical Examiner’s Laboratory, death cause was identified with high probability a highly poisonous chemical, Chlorpyrifos-usually used in insecticides, which is banned in many countries for residential use, and it is considered as a hazardous substance for general ecology.Īs on Jfresh allegations were made by late actor’s family indicating actor Dileep’s involvement in Mani’s death. His unexpected death led to a case by his friends and family which has been filed for investigation through Kochi City Police. The police registered a case as unnatural death due to the presence of excessive methyl alcohol, which is a toxic chemical found in illicitly distilled liquor, Arrack, with acetaminophen in Mani's body. On March 6, 2016, Kalabhavan Mani had an untimely death. It was because of this he was often referred to as the title of "poor man's superstar" in Kerala. Mani would then wholeheartedly donate money, repay debts and offer help to the needy. The actor was a huge philanthropist and reportedly every day around 20 people from less privileged backgrounds used to come to visit him at his residence. The police registered a case as unnatural death due to the presence of excessive methyl alcohol (a toxic chemical found in illicitly distilled liquor, Arrack) with acetaminophen in Kalabhavan Manis body. At the first stage, he was admitted at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. He also 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 died on the night of 6 March 2016, aged 45. The actor then went on to star in over 200 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films, and is remembered till date for his humorous character and villain roles. Mani, as he was fondly called, started his career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan troupe. Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani, popularly known as Kalabhavan Mani, is a South Indian actor, singer and mimicry artist.
