- 15th of 16 children.
- Film producer Ishari K. Ganesh reportedly told Bonda Mani to undergo operations and dialysis and also told him to not worry about the medical expenses. He also received financial support from prominent actors including Vijay Sethupathi, Rajnikanth, Dhanush and Samuthira.
- He made a comeback return to television with a fully-fledged role in Enga Veetu Meenakshi (2021) where he played the role of a snake charmer.
- He was known for his one-line dialogues in films he acted.
- He appeared with veteran Tamil actor Vadivelu in many of his memorable comedy tracks.
- Mani came back to Sri Lanka in 1990 and launched a grocery shop, naming it "Latha Stores.".
- He came to Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka as a refugee.
- He was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films.
- He was influenced by director Suraj and actor Arjun Sarja to portray the role of a beggar in Marudhamalai over a call although his mentor Vadivelu told him not to act in such role who also explained him about the dire consequences of acting in such kind of roles.
- He predominantly worked in comedy and supporting roles in over 270 films in his illustrious career spanning three decades.
- Bonda Mani described that his stage name was derived from his diet of bondas, when he was a struggling actor, and the suffix of his mentor, Goundamani.
- Mani faced severe health issues as his health deteriorated around 2022 and he confronted diabetes. He fainted when travelling in a bus in September 2022 and he was immediately admitted to Omandurar Rajiv Ghandhi Hospital for medical treatment and he was assisted by fellow comedian King Kong. Bonda Mani was depressed to know that the bill amount was 60,000 which was unaffordable for him during that time especially with lack of film opportunities.
- Along with commitments as an actor, Bonda Mani ran a stage drama troupe called "Sai Kalai Koodam" and organised theatrical shows.
- He left Sri Lanka in 1990 with one of his legs nearly paralyzed due to a bomb attack and joined a refugee camp in Salem.
- In June 2016, Bonda Mani joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party along with a few Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party workers. Bonda Mani personally met the Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to officially join the party.
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