He dropped out of Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, to launch an interior decoration business without completing his education.
[7][citation needed][8] At the age of 26, he left Kerala for Oman,[9] where over the years he developed his interior decoration business into a profitable venture.
He contributed towards building iconic structures like Oman's Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Al Bustan Palace.
The trust adopted Vadakkencherry and Kizhakkancherry - two Panchayats each consisting 2 villages in Palakkad district, Kerala,[16] his native state, in 2006.
[18] In February 2024, Menon contributed INR 110 million (USD 1.3M) to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, UAE with the aim to support the ongoing construction and upkeep of the temple, marking a significant milestone in the project.