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