Even since unnatural death was suspected regarding Kalabhavan Mani's case, there have come out various rummours about possible reasons. While the late actor's close aides rule out suicide, other options are being considered.

Rumours of discord with wife Nimmi has been floating around around for a while. However, Nimmi herself has dismissed such a suggestion as baseless. She asks how such a man who is loved by everybody, would have a different equation with her. She says that they were on good terms and that for their recent wedding anniversary in February, they had nice outing together. Nimmi also says that the absence of her images in media post her husband's death could be one of the reasons for the speculations.