He joined Margi as a student way back in 1981 along with his brother Margi Madhu & Raman Chakyar. Started performing after five years. He was groomed by Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar, Guru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar, Madhavanunni (Sanskrit cholliyattams) and P.K. Narayanan Nambiar at different points of his career. During his career spanning more than 25 years he rates the portrayal of Ravana, Arjuna, Sugreeva & Vidushakaas the favourites.