Actor

Kunchacko Boban

Acting

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Acting credits

112

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Very extensive acting filmography.

TMDB popularity

1.0

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Movies: 109Series: 3Crew credits: 5

TMDB ID: 997494

IMDb ID: nm0090283

Known for: Acting

Born: November 2, 1976

Age: 49

Place of birth: Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1981 - 2026

Years active: 46

Average TMDB rating: 6.87

Wikidata: Q6444213

Also known as

Chackochan • Ku.Bo

Other jobs

Producer (4)Co-Producer (1)

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Biography

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.