Murali was born on 15 November 1955, to communist leader A. V. Kunhambu and K. Devayani at Karivellur in the then Malabar district.

The play received five awards at the Kannur district level competition conducted by Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishad.

[2] In 1998, Murali's play Che Guevera, staged by Sangha Chetana, won six state awards.

Murali composed plays and poems for the Kala Jathas (art walk) conducted by the Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad for 25 years from 1980 to 2015.

[2] He held several positions including Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangam District Secretary, President, State Secretary, Member of Executive Committee of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Member of Executive Committee of Kerala Press Academy etc.

[4] The documentary Chenchorapoovukal wrote and directed by him, about the brilliant struggles and martyrs of Kerala has aired on Kairali TV, in 50 episodes.