How did Kalabhavan Mani die? Family not happy with probe, goes to VS.

Kalabhavan Mani (born 1 January 1971) is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in Tamil and Telugu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his career as a comedian, Mani proved his versatility roles such as serious actor, heroic and villain. He has acted in a number of Malayalam and Tamil films. He proved his acting talent in Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum, in which he plays a blind street singer.he got National film awards and Kerala state film award in 1999 for Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum

Born January 1, 1971 in Chalakudy, Kerala, IndiaDied March 6, 2016 in Kochi, Kerala, IndiaBirth Name Mani Raman Chenathunad Kunnisseri Veettil

Kalabhavan Mani's family slammed the rumours regarding the late actor's separation with his wife, Nimmi Mani. Mani's brother Ramakrishnan stated that his brother and sister-in-law were very much together. It was reported that Kalabhavan Mani and wife Nimmi were living separately since the last few years. Rumour mills also suggested that the couple remained married, for the sake of their only daughter Sri Lakshmi.

According to the grapevine, Nimmi was fed up with Mani's alcoholism and lavish nature. She tried to correct Mani, but he was not ready to listen to his wife. Post this, Nimmi is rumoured to have shifted back to her parents' house. But Mani's brother bitterly denied the reports, stating that Mani and Nimmi were living together till the actor's death. He has also requested the media and public to stop circulating baseless rumours. Meanwhile, a group of Mani's friends and well-wishers are not satisfied with the police investigation upon the actor's sudden death. Reportedly, they are planning to approach the court for a CBI investigation. Recently, popular actors including Mammootty, Mohanlal, Vikram, Innocent, Harisree Ashokan, etc were gathered at Kalabhavan Mani's hometown Chalakkudy, for an even held in his remembrance.

DEATH

Kalabhavan Mani died on the night of 6 March 2016, aged 45. At the first stage, he was admitted at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. 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 Mani's body.

On 8 March 2016, based on the initial autopsy report and statements of witnesses, the police said that serious alcoholic fatty liver illness along with alcohol consumption may have caused his death and it might have been a suicide attempt. Four months prior to his death, doctors had categorically warned him against drinking alcohol and was counselled for severe depression. However, Mani in his phase of depression and informed severe liver damage conditions, ignored the doctors' warnings and continued with alcoholism. Even on the day before he died, he was allegedly reported consuming alcohol (beer) with friends in the outhouse of his house.

His unexpected death led to a case by his friends and family which has been filed for investigation through Kochi City Police. On 18 March 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, it is considered as a hazardous substance for general ecology. Presence of chlorpyrifos along with methyl and ethyl alcohol contents were found excessively in the test samples. The report suggests that Mani might have consumed the poison knowingly or unknowingly over the days before his death. Therefore, the Government of Kerala has ordered a comprehensive probe in the death of Mani. The police is rounding the case through whom Mani could have accessed this poisonous concoction for substance abuse. Under RLV Ramakrishnan's suspicion Mani's three close friends have been taken into custody for questioning to rule out activities of vested interest.On 11 June 2016, based on the recommendation of the state DGP, the Government of Kerala has decided the case to be investigated by CBI. 

In May 2017 CBI took over the case and submitted FIR in which it was stated that the death of Kalabhavan mani was due to unusual reasons[20] and Dileep who got arrested for actress's kidnapping, was rumored connection with Mani's death
His sudden demise led to emotional reactions from his fans and many of his co-stars in the Malayalam Film Industry along with the rest of the South Indian Film Industry. The Mollywood film fraternity and thousands of fans of late actor Kalabhavan Mani paid homage to the versatile artiste during a memorial service on 13 March 2016, at Carmel Higher Secondary School in Chalakudy organized by well-wishers. Tributes were celebrated through the media with 2–3 hours programme special. Mani was cremated with full state honours at his home premises on 7 March. The shopkeepers of Chalakudy paid homage to Mani by closing their shops on the same day. May his soul rest in peace.