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