Kolathur Mani was born to Sengodan and Pavayammal on June 20, 1948 in Ukkamparuthikaadu, Salem district.His father was a farmer who owned 50 acres of land; He was a forest contractor since 1950 and was also a contractor in Highways and Excise departments.
He started sharing his life with Kamala from 10 June 1970.