Ever since its founding, Kalabhavan has served as a grooming centre for acting aspirants.

Hence, Kalabhavan has contributed numerous actors as well as film directors to Malayalam cinema.

Kalabhavan received the patronage of Cardinal Joseph Parecattil, the Archbishop of Ernakulam.

Later, mimicry was organised as a team event to form the now popular Mimics Parade.

The professional mimicry troupe of Kalabhavan began with a team of 6 consisting of Siddique, Lal, Anzar, K. S. Prasad, Varkkichan and Rahman.