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Kalabhavan Mani

Kalabhavan Mani

Actor · Died March 6, 2016, aged 45 · Chalakudy, Kerala, India

Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani (1 January 1971 – 6 March 2016), better known by his stage name Kalabhavan Mani, was an Indian film actor and singer. Mani started his career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan troupe. He has starred in over 200 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films, and is renowned for his comedy, character, and villain roles. He received the National Film Award – Special Jury Award and Kerala State Film Award for his performance as Ramu in Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999).

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Born
January 1, 1971
Died
March 6, 2016 (aged 45)
From
Chalakudy, Kerala, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
19 on Motif · 226 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 20% in 30 days

What are Kalabhavan Mani's films like?

Across their 18 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Motif score: 27th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Motif score: 17th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Motif score: 31st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
44%
Morality
28%
Self
12%
Power
6%
Ideas
5%
Society
3%
Survival
1%
Family bonds11 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice8 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 5 · Dark 6

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 15 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 8 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 10 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 9 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 7 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 5

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 16 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 9 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 9
Shadow
3 of 9
Hero
1 of 9
Mentor
1 of 9
Herald
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
12
Joyful
6
Melancholic
7
Romantic
6
Thrilling
4
Other
17

How their films linger

Fun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet8
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Kalabhavan Mani's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 19 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now16 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Kalabhavan Mani's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

226 credits, 19 with a Motif page.

  • Love Guru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Poyi Maranju Parayathe... (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Yathra Chodikkathe (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Balan

  • Onnum Onnum Moonu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Kerala Today (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Lokha Samastha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Chithal Rajan

  • Papanasam(2015)

    as Constable Perumal

    Motif score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Kangaroo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Elanjikavu P.O. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Alif (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Chandran

  • Compartment (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Mythri (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Kalaprathapan

  • Mayapuri 3D (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Karanavar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Shekaran

  • Kaliyugaraman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Ival Droupadi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Alex David

  • Parankimala (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Konthayum Poonoolum (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Mathachan

  • Olipporu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kumaran

  • Careebeyans (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Minister Viswanathan / Charles / Charlie

  • Crocodile Love Story (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Sharp Shooter Suresh

  • Tourist Home (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Traffic Cop

  • Amen (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Looyi pappan

  • Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Asst. Vicar

  • Oru Kudumba Chithram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Madhirashi(2012)

    as Johny

    Motif score: 2nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Face 2 Face (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as C.I. Abdul Latheef

  • Yaarukku Theriyum (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Balaji

  • Prabhuvinte Makkal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as police officer

  • Ayalum Njanum Thammil (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as ASI Purushothaman

  • Husbands in Goa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Imran Khalid

  • Bachelor Party (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Ayyappan

  • Orange (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Yakobi

  • Veeraputhran (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Undakkaka

  • Priyappetta Nattukare (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Black Truth (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Manushya Mrugam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as C.I Rajeev

  • The Filmstaar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Sooryakiran

  • Adaminte Makan Abu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Johnson

  • Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Ammavan

  • Oru Small Family (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as C.I Bhargavan

  • Vaada (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Chekavar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Garudan Raghavan

  • Oridathoru Postman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Shahul Hameed

  • Enthiran(2010)

    as Pachaimuthu

    Motif score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Shikkar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Maniyappan

  • 3 Char Sau Bees (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Selvan's Father

  • Canvas (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Manaf Hussain

  • Yugapurushan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Koran

  • Black Stallion (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Playback Singer · as CI Clinjo "Black Stallion"

  • Keralotsavam Mission 2009 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Jacob Issac

  • Vairam: Fight for Justice(2009)

    Actor

    Motif score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Oru Black & White Kudumbam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Antony

  • Malayali (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Nandiledathu Madhavan

  • Kali (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Currency (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Iruttu

  • Pura (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Shudharil Shudhan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Sankarankutty

  • Aayirathil Oruvan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Aravindan

  • Chempada (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Bullet (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Wahid Abdul Rahiman Haji

  • Mayabazar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bhadran

  • Parthan Kanda Paralokam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Veerabhadran / Musafir

  • Apoorva – The Rare School Days (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Kabadi Kabadi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • One Way Ticket (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Magic Lamp (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Chalakudi Manikantan

  • Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kottayam Gopalan

  • Aandavan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Aandavan (Murugan)

  • Twenty 20 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Pappachan

  • Kerala Police (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as CI Sathyanathan

  • Nagaram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as New ACP

  • Vel(2007)

    as Sakara Pandi

    Motif score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Nasrani(2007)

    as Sukumaran

    Motif score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Indrajith (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Playback Singer · as Bhasi

  • Nagaram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Rakshakan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mukundan

  • Chotta Mumbai (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as C. I. Nateshan

  • Ravanan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Varghese IPS

  • Abraham And Lincoln (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Abraham

  • Evadaithe Nakenti (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Devraj Nataraja Kalidas / DNK

  • Payum Puli (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sharavanan

  • Jayam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Ravanan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as S. P. Ravanan Varghese

  • Red Salute (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Chala Vasu

  • Brahmastram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Vasudev

  • Chacko Randaman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Chacko Randaaman, Chacko Mathai & Johnny Kutty

  • Kisan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Velu

  • Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mayan

  • Chinthamani Kolacase (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as CI Ayyappadas

  • Pasakiligal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Alakalan

  • Narakasuran (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Aaru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Police Officer

  • Maanikyan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Maanikyan

  • Anandabhadram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Chemban

  • Mayookham (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Jayakrishnan

  • Lokanathan I.A.S(2005)

    as Lokanathan

    Motif score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mazhai (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Shailaja's father

  • Udayon(2005)

    as Mathan

    Motif score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Anniyan(2005)

    as House Owner

    Motif score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Ben Johnson (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Playback Singer · as Johnson / Amarkalam Pathrose

  • Pauran (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Komalan

  • Narasimhudu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Pothuraju

  • Jithan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Singampuli

  • Iruvattam Manavatti (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Korathu Raghavan

  • Ponmudipuzhayorathu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Policeman

  • Annorikkal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Pandi

  • Aai(2004)

    as Mani

    Motif score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Mampazhakkalam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Jose

  • Kusruthi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ezhumangalam Panan Gurukkal

  • Natturajavu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Manikuttan

  • Vettam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mani

  • Arjun (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Doranna

  • Bose (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Kottaiperumal

  • Sema Ragalai (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Thalamelam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ramakrishnan

  • Durgi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Marigudi

  • Kuthu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Anjali's father

  • Kanninum Kannadikkum (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Praav

  • C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inch (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Karimpuli Antony

  • Sethurama Iyer CBI (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Isow Alex

  • Malsaram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kuppikkandam Hamsa, Kannan Bhai

  • War & Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Private Basheer

  • Jay Jay (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as KTM

  • Singaari Bolona (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Naam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Police officer

  • Pattalam(2003)

    as Moythu Pilakkandi

    Motif score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Balettan(2003)

    as Musthafa

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Vellithira (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Vakkathi Vasu

  • Puthiya Geethai (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Reddiyar

  • Banda Paramasivam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sivam

  • Savithriyude Aranjanam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Phayaalvan Phalgunan

  • Nandanam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mahadevan

  • Valkannadi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Appunni

  • Jagathi Jagadeesh in Town (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Malleswaran

  • Gemeni (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Ladda

  • Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Kochu Kurup

  • Akhila (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Malayalimamanu Vanakkam(2002)

    as Thiruppathy Perumal

    Motif score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Kanmashi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Murugan

  • Gemini (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Teja

  • Kuberan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Ramanujan

  • Bamboo Boys (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Olanga

  • Soothradharan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Sadanandan

  • One Man Show (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ponnappan

  • The Guard (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Appukuttan Nair

  • Achaneyanenikkishtam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Bhaskaran

  • Nariman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Thief

  • Dosth(2001)

    as V. Jayan

    Motif score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Karumadikkuttan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Karumadikkuttan

  • Ee Nadu Ennalevare (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Rakshasa Rajavu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Minister Gunasekharan

  • Bharthavudyogam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as B.B.C. Ramji

  • Vaanchinathan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Maya

  • Vakkalathu Narayanankutty(2001)

    as SI Minnal Chandran

    Motif score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Dada Sahib(2000)

    as Thankachan

    Motif score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Rapid Action Force (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Arjun

  • Valliettan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Kattipalli Pappan

  • Ingane Oru Nilapakshi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Varnakkazhchakal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Mister Butler (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Major Kuttan

  • Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Sudhakaran

  • Narasimham (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Bharathan

  • Daivathinte Makan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Millennium Stars (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Gang (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Crime File (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ezhuthachan

  • Pranaya Nilavu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Moosootty

  • Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Playback Singer · as Chindan

  • Independence (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Munna

  • Pallavur Devanarayanan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Vasu

  • Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ramu

  • My Dear Karady (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Manikandan

  • Aakasha Ganga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Fr. Vettukuzhi

  • James Bond (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Panchapaandavar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Sathyanarayanan

  • Saaphalyam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Meenakshi Kalyanam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Pushkaran

  • Kottaram Veettile Apputtan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Playback Singer · as Maniyan

  • Meenathil Thalikettu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Ochuuttee

  • Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as 'Palacharakku' Chandy

  • British Market (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Inspector Hameed

  • Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Varunni

  • Summer in Bethlehem (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Monai

  • Oru Maravathoor Kanavu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as O.C. Antappan

  • Kaikkudanna Nilavu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Lakshmanan

  • Marumalarchi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Velu

  • Kudumba Vaarthakal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Lonayi

  • Achammakuttiyude Achayan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Chitrashalabham (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Bakkar Parappanangadi

  • Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Sashankan

  • Rajathanthram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Adv. P.K. Shivakumar

  • Aaram Thamburan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Namboothiri · as The young namboothiri

  • Siamese Irattakal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Ikkareyanente Manasam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Uthaman

  • Kalyanapittannu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Bhoothakkannadi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ayyappan

  • Mayaponman(1997)

    as Fredy Lopez

    Motif score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Kadhanayakan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Kuttan

  • Gajaraja Manthram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Paraman

  • Kudamattam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • The Good Boys (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Gopalakrishnan

  • Manthramothiram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Pappachan

  • Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Vamadevan

  • Ullasappoonkattu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Musthafa

  • Ancharakalyanam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • The Car (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as S.I. Cheriyan

  • Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Gurushishyan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Sugunan

  • Bhaaratheeyam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Newspaper Boy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Pyasi

  • Vaachalam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Udhyanapalakan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Padanayakan(1996)

    Actor

    Motif score: 8th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dilliwala Rajakumaran(1996)

    as Mani

    Motif score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Superfast Chandran

  • Sallapam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Rajappan

  • Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Devaswom Board Thoma

  • Excuse Me Ethu Collegila? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Appu

  • The Porter (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Xavi

  • Kalyana Sowgandhikam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Balagopalan

  • Manthrika Kuthira (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Saamoohyapadom (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as K.K Karu

  • Aksharam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    as Auto driver

  • Captain Prabhakaran (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Junior artist

  • My Dear Kuttichathan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Dakshinenthya Manthravaadhi

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 225 titles from 1984 to 2017; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Enthiran (2010)

$3.9M worldwide

Highest rated

Anniyan (2005)

Motif 99th

Most popular right now

Enthiran (2010)

Film career

19842017

Peak 2006 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 Motif title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1997Screen debut· Aaram Thamburan
  • 2015Career best· Papanasam

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting225 of 225: 220 only acting, 5 with another role · typical Motif score28thOther crew5 of 225: 0 only other crew, 5 with another role

225 titles, 5 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 5 of them.

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s59 · 59 acting · 2 crew2000s115 · 115 acting · 2 crew2010s50 · 50 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
9707

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Kalabhavan Mani's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 27th percentile, the median of all 19; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 27th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Motif score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 19 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

Udayon (2005)

80th percentile spread · 45% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Anniyan (2005)

Motif 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 83/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 88, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Kalabhavan Mani work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kalabhavan Mani's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jagathy Sreekumar shares the most, 8.

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