Kunchacko Boban
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Film
Unmadham
CPO Shelly K
2026
Film
Patriot
Michael Devassy
2026
Film
Bachelor Party D'eux
2026
Series
Pearle Maaney Show
Self
2022
Film
Hail Mary
Film
Anjaam Pathiraa
Dr. Anwar Hussain
2020
Film
Officer on Duty
Harishankar
2025
Film
Virus
Dr. Suresh Rajan
2019
Nayika Nayakan
Mentor
2018
Series
Patriot Legends Hangout
Kunchacko Boban
2026
Film
Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil
Sethu
2026
Film
2018
Shaji Punnoose
2023
Film
Twenty 20
Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana"
2008
Film
Nayattu
CPO Praveen Michael
2021
Film
40 Days Of House Party
Film
Take Off
Shaheed
2017
Film
Nizhal
John Baby
2021
Film
Traffic
Dr. Abel Thariyan
2011
Film
Sevenes
Shyam
2011
Film
Harikrishnans
Sudarshanan
1998
Film
Bougainvillea
Royce Thomas
2024
Film
Kuttanadan Marpappa
John Paul
2018
Film
Mallu Singh
Ani
2012
Film
Cousins
Sam
2014
Film
Spanish Masala
Rahul
2012
Film
Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam
Saji
2000
Film
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
Chandrahasan
2000
Film
Johny Johny Yes Appa
Johny
2018
Film
Mummy & Me
Rahul
2010
Film
Jamnapyari
Vasoottan
2015
Film
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
Jayakanthan
2001
Film
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
Photographer
2015
Film
Aniyathipraavu
Sudhish Kumar
1997
Film
Three Kings
Raman Unni Raja
2011
Film
Vettah
Melvin Philip
2016
Film
Madhura Naranga
Jeevan
2015
Film
Dhanya
Child
1981
Film
Praana
2019
Film
Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum
Chakkattutharayil Gopan / Chakka Gopan
2013
Film
How Old Are You
Rajeev
2014
Film
Bheemante Vazhi
Sanju/Bheeman
2021
Film
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
Babumom
2014
Film
Poppins
Major Prathap Varma
2012
Film
Allu Ramendran
Ramendran aka Allu Ramendran
2019
Film
Polytechnic
Pauly
2014
Film
Iruvattam Manavatti
Gautham
2005
Film
Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti
Vinayan aka Prem Nazeer
2016
Film
Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi
Philipose John Varkey
2015
Film
Swapnakoodu
Deepak Narayanan / Deepu
2003
Hridayathil Sookshikkan
Sreenath
2005
Film
Mullavalliyum Thenmavum
Shelly
2003
Film
Nere Chovva
Film
Doctor Love
Vinayachandran
2011
Film
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
Roy
2006
Film
Niram
Aby
1999
Film
Pakalum Paathiravum
Michael
2023
Film
3 Dots
Vishnu
2013
Film
Romans
Akash / Fr. Paul
2013
Film
Lollipop
Dr. Eby
2008
Jalolsavam
Aalakkal Chandran
2004
Film
Prem Poojari
Prem
1999
Film
Nakshatratharattu
Sunil
1998
Film
Pada
Rakesh Kanhangad
2022
Film
Vishudhan
Fr. Sunny
2013
Film
Four Friends
Surya
2010
Film
Seniors
Rex Immanuel
2011
Film
Panchavarnathatha
MLA Kalesh
2018
Film
Shikkari Shambhu
Peelipose
2018
Film
Makeup Man
Self
2011
Film
School Bus
SI Gopakumar
2016
Film
Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum
Pranav Menon
2016
Film
Ariyippu
Hareesh
2022
Film
Ordinary
Eravi
2012
Film
5 Fingers
2005
Film
DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix
Sajan Joseph IAS
2018
Film
Mangalyam Thanthunanena
Roy
2018
Film
Dhosth
Vijay
2001
Film
Elsamma Enna Aankutty
Palunni
2010
Film
Nna Thaan Case Kodu
Kozhummal Rajeevan
2022
Film
101 Weddings
Krishnankutty
2012
Film
Padmini
Rameshan
2023
Film
Race
Dr. Eby John
2011
Film
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi
Charly
2000
Film
Konthayum Poonoolum
Krishnan
2014
Film
Grrr..
Rejimon Nadar
2024
Film
Law Point
Sathya Mohan
2014
Film
Junior Senior
Krishnakumar
2005
Film
Thattumpurath Achuthan
Achuthan
2018
Film
Chirakodinja Kinavukal
Thayyalkaran/ UK Karan/ Gulf Karan
2015
Film
Ottu
Kichu
2022
Film
Varnyathil Aashanka
Kautta Sivan
2017
Film
Kadhaveedu
Raj Karthik
2013
Film
Sandwich
Sai
2011
Film
Chandamama
Unni
1999
Film
Mohan Kumar Fans
Krishnan Unni
2021
Weekend Blockbusters - Anwar Rasheed Movie
Film
Poomaram
Himself
2018
Snehithan
Joji / Anandan Namboodiri
2002
Film
Mayilpeelikkavu
Manu / Krishnanunni
1998
Film
Ramante Edanthottam
Raman Menon
2017
Film
Sakudumbam Shyamala
Akash
2010
Film
God For Sale
Prasannan nair
2013
Film
Kalyanaraman
Unni
2002
Film
Aaram Pathira
Dr. Anwar Hussain
Film
Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha
Aromalunni
2002
Film
Priyam
Benny
2000
Film
Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha
Kozhummal Rajeevan (Cameo)
2024
Film
Gulumaal: The Escape
Ravi Varma
2009
Film
Rajamma @ Yahoo
Michel Rajamma
2015
Film
Kasthooriman
Sajan Joseph Alukka
2003
Film
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
Ajaya Kumar/ Kochavva
2016
Film
Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam
Aniyankuttan
2003
Mazhavillu
Mahesh
1999
Film
Oridathoru Postman
Raghunandan
2010
Film
Thillana Thillana
Vijay Varma
2003
Untitled Nissam Basheer Movie
Film
Enthada Saji
Saint Rocky
2023
Untitled Kunchacko boban - Jithu Ashraf Movie
Film
Chaaver
Ashokan
2023