Kunchacko Boban
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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.
Known for
Credits
Patriot (2026)
as Michael Devassy
Bougainvillea (2024)
as Royce Thomas
Vishudhan (2013)
as Fr. Sunny
Take Off (2017)
as Shaheed
Dhanya (1981)
as Child
Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum (2013)
as Chakkattutharayil Gopan / Chakka Gopan
Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti (2016)
as Vinayan aka Prem Nazeer
Kadhaveedu (2013)
as Raj Karthik
Mallu Singh (2012)
as Ani
Traffic (2011)
as Dr. Abel Thariyan
Spanish Masala (2012)
as Rahul
Cousins (2014)
as Sam
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi (2000)
as Charly
Mullavalliyum Thenmavum (2003)
as Shelly
Aniyathipraavu (1997)
as Sudhish Kumar
Dhosth (2001)
as Vijay
Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi (2015)
as Philipose John Varkey
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal (2015)
as Photographer
Jamnapyari (2015)
as Vasoottan
Pakalum Paathiravum (2023)
as Michael
Mummy & Me (2010)
as Rahul
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001)
as Jayakanthan
Bachelor Party D'eux (2026)
Actor
School Bus (2016)
as SI Gopakumar
Johny Johny Yes Appa (2018)
as Johny
DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix (2018)
as Sajan Joseph IAS
Prem Poojari (1999)
as Prem
3 Dots (2013)
as Vishnu
Niram (1999)
as Aby
Iruvattam Manavatti (2005)
as Gautham
Polytechnic (2014)
as Pauly
Bheemante Vazhi (2021)
as Sanju/Bheeman
Officer on Duty (2025)
as Harishankar
Poppins (2012)
as Major Prathap Varma
Junior Senior (2005)
as Krishnakumar
Mangalyam Thanthunanena (2018)
as Roy
Shikkari Shambhu (2018)
as Peelipose
Konthayum Poonoolum (2014)
as Krishnan
Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam (2000)
as Saji
Unmadham (2026)
as CPO Shelly K
Jalolsavam (2004)
as Aalakkal Chandran
Panchavarnathatha (2018)
as MLA Kalesh
Nakshatratharattu (1998)
as Sunil
Chandamama (1999)
as Unni
Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil (2026)
as Sethu
Kuttanadan Marpappa (2018)
as John Paul
Anjaam Pathiraa (2020)
as Dr. Anwar Hussain
Hridayathil Sookshikkan (2005)
as Sreenath
Allu Ramendran (2019)
as Ramendran aka Allu Ramendran
Virus (2019)
as Dr. Suresh Rajan
Twenty 20 (2008)
as Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana"
Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha (2002)
as Aromalunni
Harikrishnans (1998)
as Sudarshanan
Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022)
as Kozhummal Rajeevan
40 Days Of House Party (—)
Actor
Praana (2019)
Actor
5 Fingers (2005)
Actor
Madhura Naranga (2015)
as Jeevan
Lollipop (2008)
as Dr. Eby
Nere Chovva (—)
Actor
Law Point (2014)
as Sathya Mohan
Pada (2022)
as Rakesh Kanhangad
2018 (2023)
as Shaji Punnoose
Kalyanaraman (2002)
as Unni
Kallar Manifesto (—)
Actor
Makeup Man (2011)
as Self
Varnyathil Aashanka (2017)
as Kautta Sivan
Sakudumbam Shyamala (2010)
as Akash
Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum (2016)
as Pranav Menon
Four Friends (2010)
as Surya
Nayattu (2021)
as CPO Praveen Michael
Grrr.. (2024)
as Rejimon Nadar
Seniors (2011)
as Rex Immanuel
God For Sale (2013)
as Prasannan nair
Weekend Blockbusters - Anwar Rasheed Movie (—)
Actor
Kasthooriman (2003)
as Sajan Joseph Alukka
Ariyippu (2022)
as Hareesh
Doctor Love (2011)
as Vinayachandran
Mazhavillu (1999)
as Mahesh
How Old Are You (2014)
as Rajeev
Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018)
as Achuthan
Swapnakoodu (2003)
as Deepak Narayanan / Deepu
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho (2016)
as Ajaya Kumar/ Kochavva
Padmini (2023)
as Rameshan
Romans (2013)
as Akash / Fr. Paul
Oridathoru Postman (2010)
as Raghunandan
Priyam (2000)
as Benny
Ordinary (2012)
as Eravi
Three Kings (2011)
as Raman Unni Raja
Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
as Thayyalkaran/ UK Karan/ Gulf Karan
Ramante Edanthottam (2017)
as Raman Menon
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006)
as Roy
101 Weddings (2012)
as Krishnankutty
Untitled Nissam Basheer Movie (—)
Actor
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya (2014)
as Babumom
Nizhal (2021)
as John Baby
Vettah (2016)
as Melvin Philip
Sevenes (2011)
as Shyam
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram (2000)
as Chandrahasan
Poomaram (2018)
as Himself
Aaram Pathira (—)
as Dr. Anwar Hussain
Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha (2024)
as Kozhummal Rajeevan (Cameo)
Untitled Kunchacko boban - Jithu Ashraf Movie (—)
Actor
Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (2003)
as Aniyankuttan
Rajamma @ Yahoo (2015)
as Michel Rajamma
Elsamma Enna Aankutty (2010)
as Palunni
Mohan Kumar Fans (2021)
as Krishnan Unni
Enthada Saji (2023)
as Saint Rocky
Ottu (2022)
as Kichu
Mayilpeelikkavu (1998)
as Manu / Krishnanunni
Sandwich (2011)
as Sai
Thillana Thillana (2003)
as Vijay Varma
Gulumaal: The Escape (2009)
as Ravi Varma
Race (2011)
as Dr. Eby John
Martin Prakkat Films Production 4 (—)
Actor
Snehithan (2002)
as Joji / Anandan Namboodiri
Chaaver (2023)
as Ashokan