| Meghanathan completed his early schooling in Shoranur and later pursued further education in Chennai, where he lived with his father. |
| His passion for films was first acknowledged by director P. N. Menon, who frequently hosted him during his studies. |
| He portrayed Ravi, the brother of the protagonist in the Malayalam film 'Panchagni' (1986), impressively directed by Hariharan. |
| Despite his film career, he managed a family vehicle repair and maintenance business, as urged by his father to secure a profession due to the film industry's volatility. |
| Farming was also a deep interest of his, and he balanced this passion with his acting career, purchasing a tractor with his initial earnings. |
| He gained fame for several villainous roles in Malayalam movies, like Keerikkadan Sunny in 'Chenkol' (1993) and others. |
| Meghanathan faced serious accidents, leading to significant breaks during the filming of 'Prayikkara Pappan' (1995) and 'Kudamatam' (1997). |
| He also featured prominently in several popular Malayalam television series such as 'Sthreethwam' and 'Meghasandesham' in 2015. |
| His portrayal of Rajendran in the film 'Action Hero Biju' (2016) earned him widespread acclaim. |
| He passed away in a private hospital in Kozhikode while receiving treatment for respiratory issues, and his funeral was conducted at his ancestral home. |
