Who Is Unni Mukundan’s Manager Vipin Kumar? The Controversy Explained

Unni Mukundan, the popular Malayalam actor, has recently been in the news for a controversial incident involving his manager Vipin Kumar. Vipin Kumar filed a police complaint in Kochi accusing Unni Mukundan of physically assaulting him and using abusive language. The dispute reportedly arose after Vipin praised the Tovino Thomas-starrer Malayalam cop action drama 'Narivetta' on his social media accounts.

According to reports, Vipin Kumar alleged that Unni Mukundan confronted him at his apartment in Kakkanad and later in the parking area, expressing frustration over the actor's career slump following the success of his film 'Marco'. Vipin also mentioned that a film project Mukundan was supposed to direct faced setbacks, contributing to the tensions.

Vipin Kumar is not only Unni Mukundan’s manager but also a film activist with 18 years of experience and has been associated with the actor for six years. He is active on social media, often sharing moments with family and industry personalities like Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

In a heartfelt post praising 'Narivetta', Vipin highlighted the film’s technical brilliance, powerful performances, and production quality. He expressed pride in Tovino Thomas’s growth as an actor and commended the entire team behind the movie. This public appreciation is believed to have triggered Unni Mukundan’s strong reaction.

The incident has sparked conversations about professional relationships and personal boundaries within the film industry, with fans and insiders closely watching the developments.

#UnniMukundan beats up his manager Vipin for sharing positive reviews of Tovino Thomas’s #Narivetta 😳 Vipin has registered a police case against Unni!pic.twitter.com/4Jzj3PpMoh — Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) May 27, 2025