kerala Police have registered a case of unnatural death in connection with the passing away of Malayalam film actor Kalabhavan Mani after traces of methyl alcohol were found in his body. It is reported that an FIR has been filed under section 174 CrPc at the Chalakudy police station, based on a complaint lodged by the actor's brother Ramakrishnan. It's also been reported that the police had searched the outhouse near his house, where Mani had spent time with three friends.

