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