From Chaalakuddy, both Dileep and Kalabhavan Mani share more than friendship. Dileep says that Mani is like a brother to him. With poison found in his bloodstream found along with the liquor that he took, a case has been registered for unnatural death. A lot of speculations regarding the death is floating around, with some suggesting suicide.

However Dileep rules out suicide, He says that Mani was not born with the silver spoon in his mouth. He is someone who has survived swimming against the tide, says Dileep. Dileep also says that he has always been astonished by Mani's exceptional physical and mental prowess, adding that for someone who loved his friends, family, especially his daughter and likes to live life to the fullest, he wouldn't ever commit suicide.