Started his career as a circus clown before entering films.
Earned his screen name “Mela Raghu” from his debut film Mela.
Shared screen space with Kamal Haasan in Apoorva Sagodharargal.
Acted in cult films like Drishyam and Drishyam 2.
Lived in Cherthala, Kerala for over 35 years until his death.