Kunchacko Boban – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
Kunchacko Boban was born on November 2, 1976, in Alappuzha, Kerala. He comes from the famous Udaya family, which played a crucial role in the growth of the Malayalam film industry. He is the grandson of Kunchacko, the founder of Udaya Pictures, Kerala’s first film production company. His father, Boban Kunchacko, was also a filmmaker and actor, and his mother is Molly Kunchacko.
Kunchacko completed his schooling at Sacred Heart CMI Public School, Thevara, and pursued higher studies at St. Berchmans College, Changanassery.
Film Career
Debut and Early Success (1997-2002)
Kunchacko Boban made his film debut in Aniyathipravu (1997), directed by Fazil. The film was a blockbuster and established him as the romantic hero of Malayalam cinema. Following this success, he delivered several hit films, including:
- Nakshathratharattu (1998)
- Mayilpeelikkavu (1998)
- Niram (1999)
- Prem Poojari (1999)
- Mazhavillu (1999)
By the early 2000s, Kunchacko became one of the most sought-after young actors in Mollywood.
Career Struggles and Comeback (2003-2010)
After a successful run, his career faced setbacks with a series of box-office failures. He took a break from films in the mid-2000s.
In 2009, he made a comeback with the film Gulumal: The Escape, which was well received.
Transition to Character-Oriented Roles (2011-Present)
Kunchacko redefined his career by choosing diverse and experimental roles:
- Traffic (2011) – Pioneered the “new generation” wave in Malayalam cinema.
- How Old Are You? (2014) – Played a crucial role alongside Manju Warrier.
- Take Off (2017) – A critically acclaimed film based on real-life events.
- Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) – A psychological thriller that became a super hit.
Year-Wise Filmography
1990s
- 1997 – Aniyathipravu
- 1998 – Mayilpeelikkavu, Nakshathratharattu
- 1999 – Niram, Mazhavillu, Prem Poojari, Satyamev Jayate
2000s
- 2000 – Ingane Oru Nilapakshi, Joker, Darling Darling
- 2001 – Swapnakoodu, Kasthooriman
- 2003 – Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu
- 2004-2008 – Took a break from acting
- 2009 – Gulumal: The Escape
2010s
- 2011 – Traffic, Seniors, Three Kings
- 2013 – Romans, Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum
- 2014 – How Old Are You?
- 2017 – Take Off
- 2018 – Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri
- 2019 – Allu Ramendran, Virus
2020s
- 2020 – Anjaam Pathiraa
- 2021 – Nayattu
- 2022 – Pada, Ottu
- 2023 – Chaaver
Awards and Achievements
Kerala State Film Awards
- 2016 – Special Jury Mention (Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti)
- 2021 – Best Actor (Nayattu)
Filmfare Awards South
- 1997 – Best Debut Actor (Malayalam) (Aniyathipravu)
Asianet Film Awards
- 2011 – Best Star Pair Award (Traffic, Seniors)
Personal Life
Kunchacko Boban married Priya Ann Samuel in 2005. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in 2019.
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