Noted South Indian film actor Kalabhavan Mani, known for his award-winning performance in ‘Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum’, on Sunday passed away at a private hospital, sources said.
Mani, 45, also a singer, was undergoing treatment for liver and kidney diseases at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.
Mani, who was admitted to the hospital two days ago, passed away at 7.15 PM, the sources said.
Mani, born on January 1, 1971, was an auto rickshaw driver when he started his career as a mimicry artist at the famous Kalabhavan, a centre for learning performing arts, two decades ago.
Entering Malayalam film industry as a comedian, Mani later became an active artist in South Indian films, including Tamil and Malayalam, especially essaying villain roles.
Mani, who began his acting career in the Siby Malayil directed Malayalam film ‘Aksharam’ and proved his ability as serious actor in ‘Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum’, where he played a blind street singer.
His performance in ‘Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum’ won special accolades from both national and state film award juries.
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