| 1. Manikandan Thonnakkal is a multi-talented Indian individual. |
| 2. He is known as a teacher, YouTuber, voice-over artist, and actor. |
| 3. Passionate about literature, agriculture, and epics. |
| 4. Currently works as a manager at Sree Gokulam Medical Centre in Attingal. |
| 5. Has appeared in more than 25 Malayalam serials. |
| 6. Initiated the YouTube channel Maniyan Speaking during the COVID-19 lockdown. |
| 7. Participated in Bigg Boss season 4 (Malayalam) as a wild card contestant. |
| 8. Given the responsibility to ensure contestants communicated solely in Malayalam. |
| 9. Exited the show on the 27th day due to health concerns. |
| 10. He is a renowned 'Vilppattu' (traditional narrative singing) artist who has performed historical, mythological, and political stories. |
| 11. In 1998, he composed a Vilppattu biography titled 'Sakhavu EMS' about the death of E.M.S. Namboodiripad. |
