Karate Mani was one of the most popular actors in the world of Tamil cinema in the 80s. Karate Mani was born in 1944 in Chennai. He has been interested in karate since he was a child. Thus, he learned karate regularly from the leading masters of Japan. He was the first to receive a black belt in karate. Karate Mani is the winner of the highest degree of karate 'Renshi'. Not only that but only those who win this degree can become ninja warriors. Then in 1965, he started the first karate training school in Chennai. He also worked as a professor at the Karate University of Tokyo. Through this, he entered the cinema.
People can achieve only after struggling. No matter how big the popularity, one can only win by fighting in cinema. In that sense, Karate Mani was a close friend of superstar Rajinikanth and a fighting coach in cinema. Although he did not earn the title of the best actor in the world of cinema, he is well known for the art of karate. All the fight scenes he played were to the point of saying ‘wow’ during that period.
Rajini- Karate Mani combo in Cinema:
He often plays the villain. The Rajini-Karate Mani alliance has long been expected by many in Tamil cinema to be like the MGR-Nambiar alliance. However, the two have only acted together in a few films. Also, Karate Mani has made a mark for himself in Tamil cinema by starring in many films such as anbuku nan adimai, Ranga, Anjadha nenjangal, Vidiyum varai kaathiri, Thangakoppai, Kozhi koovudhu.
Karate Mani’s Journey in cinema:
He has also acted in action-style films. Then he abruptly left the cinema. Some critics said that he does not know how to act in cinema to the extent that he knew how to fight. Able to deal with 10 people at once. There was talk in the cinema circles that it would be better if he still achieved in the film industry. Although he did not worry about it, he achieved many feats in his karate.
His achievements:
He was made famous by karate even before his debut in the world of cinema. He not only ran a karate school but also trained guards in the Tamil Nadu Police. Not only that, he spread the art that he had learned in Japan as well as in our country. He made our sculptures famous all over Japan. He was also appointed by the President of India as the Representative of the Government of India in the World Martial Arts Foundation.
Karate Mani’s talent in arts:
In addition, he learned the art of Siddha medicine in our country with his karate art. He also studied Acupuncture in Japan. He died at the age of 50. This came as a surprise to many. He is said to have died due to poor health. Karate has two sons. They have also starred in films.
