Kunchacko Boban

Biography

Kunchacko Boban is a Malayalam actor and producer whose career has gracefully transitioned from romantic heartthrob to one of the industry’s most versatile leading men. Grandson of legendary filmmaker Kunchacko, he made his debut in Aniyathipravu (1997), which became a blockbuster and earned him the tag of the “Chocolate boy” of Malayalam cinema. Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, he cemented his image with hits like Niram (1999), Harikrishnans (1998), Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000), Swapnakoodu (2003), and Kasthooriman (2003), making him a favorite in youthful romances. After a brief break from acting, Kunchacko reinvented himself with more diverse and mature roles, starring in acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Traffic (2011), Seniors (2011), Ordinary (2012), How Old Are You (2014), Take Off (2017), Virus (2019), Anjaam Pathiraa (2020), Nayattu (2021), Pada (2022), Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) and 2018 (2023), India’s official entry to the Oscars. Over the years, he has evolved from youthful romances to thrillers, dramas, and character driven cinema, earning praise for his adaptability and dedication. Today, Kunchacko Boban is celebrated as one of Malayalam cinema’s most consistent and bankable actors, balancing mass appeal with meaningful cinema.

Most Known For

5 Fingers

Hridayathil Sookshikkan

as Sreenath

Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha

as Aromalunni

Rajamma @ Yahoo

as Michel Rajamma

Harikrishnans

as Sudarshanan

Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum

as Pranav Menon

Mayilpeelikkavu

as Manu / Krishnanunni

Patriot

as Michael Devassy

Virus

as Dr. Suresh Rajan

Nayattu

as CPO Praveen Michael

Officer on Duty

as Harishankar

Anjaam Pathiraa

as Dr. Anwar Hussain

Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam

as Saji

Bougainvillea

as Royce Thomas

Grrr..

as Rejimon Nadar

Romans

as Akash / Fr. Paul

2018

as Shaji Punnoose

Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil

Traffic

as Dr. Abel Thariyan

Aniyathipraavu

as Sudhish Kumar