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'''Kunchacko''' (19 February 1912 – 15 June 1976) was an Indian film producer and director who worked in the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]]. His venture [[Udaya Studios]] influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]] to [[Kerala]]. He is the producer of ''[[Jeevithanauka]]'' (1951), starring [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]].
'''Kunchacko''' was an Indian film producer and director who worked in the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]]. His venture [[Udaya Studios]] influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]] to [[Kerala]]. He is the producer of ''[[Jeevithanauka]]'' (1951), starring [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]].
 
==Early life==
 
Kunchacko was born to Mani Chacko Maliampurackal and Eliyamma in [[Pulinkunnoo]], [[Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]], [[India]] in 1912. His father was the first to start a boat service in Kuttanad. Kunchacko became interested in the art of filmmaking as he grew up. After finishing his intermediate schooling (pre-degree equivalent) he made plans to establish a film studio in Kerala.


==Career==
==Career==
In 1947, he established [[Udaya Studio]] in [[Pathirappally]], [[Alappuzha]]. In his early days, Kunchacko produced films under the banner of ''K & K Productions'', with the partnership of K. V. Koshy. The company produced 4 films: ''Vellinakshatram'', ''Nalla Thanka'', ''[[Jeevithanauka]]'' and ''Visappinte Vili''. ''Jeevithanauka'' (1951), starring [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] ran for 250&nbsp;days. During the making of the film ''Achchan'', Kunchacko and Koshy parted ways and each started film-making under separate banners: Kunchacko under Udaya and Koshi under Filmco.<ref name="Profile">weblokam.com - [http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0306/14/1030614090_1.htm Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071115182244/http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0306/14/1030614090_1.htm |date=15 November 2007 }}</ref> Kunchacko went on to produce ''Achchan, Avan Varunnu'' and ''Kidappadam'' under the banner of Udaya. ''Kidappadam'' was a commercial failure, and that caused Kunchacko to close down Udaya Studio. However, Udaya was opened within a few years with the help of his friend and Kerala state minister [[T. V. Thomas]].
In 1947, he established [[Udaya Studio]] in [[Pathirappally]], [[Alappuzha]].{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} In his early days, Kunchacko produced films under the banner of ''K & K Productions'', with the partnership of K. V. Koshy. The company produced 4 films: ''Vellinakshatram'', ''Nalla Thanka'', ''[[Jeevithanauka]]'' and ''Visappinte Vili''. ''Jeevithanauka'' (1951), starring [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] ran for 250&nbsp;days. During the making of the film ''Achchan'', Kunchacko and Koshy parted ways and each started film-making under separate banners: Kunchacko under Udaya and Koshi under Filmco.<ref name="Profile">weblokam.com - [http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0306/14/1030614090_1.htm Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071115182244/http://www.weblokam.com/cinema/profiles/0306/14/1030614090_1.htm |date=15 November 2007 }}</ref> Kunchacko went on to produce ''Achchan, Avan Varunnu'' and ''[[Kidappadam]]'' under the banner of Udaya. ''[[Kidappadam]]'' was a commercial failure, and that caused Kunchacko to close down Udaya Studio. However, Udaya was opened within a few years with the help of his friend and Kerala state minister [[T. V. Thomas]].{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}}


In 1960, Kunchacko tried his hand in [[film direction]] with ''Umma'', which he followed with ''Neeli Saali'' and ''Seetha''. He went on to direct 40 films in his career of many genres including [[purana]] stories, ''vadakkan pattu'' stories, comedy films and social themed films. Some of his films are ''Bharya, Unniyarcha, Palattukoman, Sakunthala, Pazhassiraja, Mainatheruvi Kolacase, Ponnapuram Kotta, Anarkali'' and ''Kannappanunni''. His career in film direction went along with his career as film producer. He produced films directed by various directors such as M. Krishnan Nair (''Agni Mrigam, Thara, Kattuthulasi''), [[A. Vincent]] (''Gandharva Kshethram''), [[Thoppil Bhasi]] (''[[Oru Sundariyude Katha]], Ningalenne Communistakki''), K.S. Sethumadhavan (Koottukudumbam) and K. Raghunath (''Laura Neeyevide'').<ref name="Profile"/>In 1976, Kunchacko died in [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]] with musician [[K. Raghavan]] for the song recording of the film ''Mallanum Mathevanum''. ''Kannappanunni'' was the last film directed by him.<ref name="Profile"/> His death occurred on the fifth death anniversary (15 June) of the veteran Malayalam actor Sathyan, who acted in many of his films. Kunchako's [[Udaya Studios]] faced heavy losses later, and stopped production.{{fact|date=March 2019}}
In 1960, Kunchacko tried his hand in [[film direction]] with ''Umma'', which he followed with ''Neeli Saali'' and ''Seetha''. He went on to direct 40 films in his career of many genres including [[purana]] stories, ''vadakkan pattu'' stories, comedy films and social themed films. Some of his films are ''Bharya, Unniyarcha, Palattukoman, Sakunthala, Pazhassiraja, Mainatheruvi Kolacase, Ponnapuram Kotta, Anarkali'' and ''Kannappanunni''. His career in film direction went along with his career as film producer. He produced films directed by various directors such as M. Krishnan Nair (''Agni Mrigam, Thara, Kattuthulasi''), [[A. Vincent]] (''Gandharva Kshethram''), [[Thoppil Bhasi]] (''[[Oru Sundariyude Katha]], Ningalenne Communistakki''), K.S. Sethumadhavan (Koottukudumbam) and K. Raghunath (''Laura Neeyevide'').<ref name="Profile"/>In 1976, Kunchacko died in [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]] with musician [[K. Raghavan]] for the song recording of the film ''Mallanum Mathevanum''. ''Kannappanunni'' was the last film directed by him.<ref name="Profile"/> His death occurred on the fifth death anniversary (15 June) of the veteran Malayalam actor Sathyan, who acted in many of his films. Kunchako's [[Udaya Studios]] faced heavy losses later, and stopped production.{{fact|date=March 2019}}


==Family==
==Family==
Kunchacko's son [[ Boban Kunchacko]] acted in a few films produced by Udaya as a child artist. He later ventured into direction with the films ''Palattu Kunhikkannan'', ''Sanchari,'' and ''Aazhi''. His grandson, [[Kunchacko Boban]] is also a Malayalam film actor.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/07/10/stories/2004071001510500.htm Boben Kunchacko dead] ''[[The Hindu]]'', 10 July 2004. {{deadlink|date=September 2019}}</ref> His brother [[Navodaya Appachan]] started the [[Navodaya Studio]].
His grandson, [[Kunchacko Boban]] is also a Malayalam film actor.<ref>{{usurped|[https://archive.today/20130125182115/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/07/10/stories/2004071001510500.htm Boben Kunchacko dead]}} ''[[The Hindu]]'', 10 July 2004. {{deadlink|date=September 2019}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
 
{{Unreferenced section|date= April 2022}}
===Direction===
===Direction===
*''[[Kannappanunni]]'' (1977)
*''[[Kannappanunni]]'' (1977)

Latest revision as of 13:08, 3 June 2022


Kunchacko
Born
Boben Kunchako

(1912-02-19)19 February 1912
Pulinkunnoo, Travancore, British India
Died15 June 1976(1976-06-15) (aged 64)
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationFilm producer, director
Years active1947–1976
RelativesKunchacko Boban (grandson)

Kunchacko (19 February 1912 – 15 June 1976) was an Indian film producer and director who worked in the Malayalam film industry. His venture Udaya Studios influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of Madras, Tamil Nadu to Kerala. He is the producer of Jeevithanauka (1951), starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair.

Career[edit | edit source]

In 1947, he established Udaya Studio in Pathirappally, Alappuzha.[citation needed] In his early days, Kunchacko produced films under the banner of K & K Productions, with the partnership of K. V. Koshy. The company produced 4 films: Vellinakshatram, Nalla Thanka, Jeevithanauka and Visappinte Vili. Jeevithanauka (1951), starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair ran for 250 days. During the making of the film Achchan, Kunchacko and Koshy parted ways and each started film-making under separate banners: Kunchacko under Udaya and Koshi under Filmco.[1] Kunchacko went on to produce Achchan, Avan Varunnu and Kidappadam under the banner of Udaya. Kidappadam was a commercial failure, and that caused Kunchacko to close down Udaya Studio. However, Udaya was opened within a few years with the help of his friend and Kerala state minister T. V. Thomas.[citation needed]

In 1960, Kunchacko tried his hand in film direction with Umma, which he followed with Neeli Saali and Seetha. He went on to direct 40 films in his career of many genres including purana stories, vadakkan pattu stories, comedy films and social themed films. Some of his films are Bharya, Unniyarcha, Palattukoman, Sakunthala, Pazhassiraja, Mainatheruvi Kolacase, Ponnapuram Kotta, Anarkali and Kannappanunni. His career in film direction went along with his career as film producer. He produced films directed by various directors such as M. Krishnan Nair (Agni Mrigam, Thara, Kattuthulasi), A. Vincent (Gandharva Kshethram), Thoppil Bhasi (Oru Sundariyude Katha, Ningalenne Communistakki), K.S. Sethumadhavan (Koottukudumbam) and K. Raghunath (Laura Neeyevide).[1]In 1976, Kunchacko died in Madras, Tamil Nadu with musician K. Raghavan for the song recording of the film Mallanum Mathevanum. Kannappanunni was the last film directed by him.[1] His death occurred on the fifth death anniversary (15 June) of the veteran Malayalam actor Sathyan, who acted in many of his films. Kunchako's Udaya Studios faced heavy losses later, and stopped production.[citation needed]

Family[edit | edit source]

His grandson, Kunchacko Boban is also a Malayalam film actor.[2]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Direction[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 weblokam.com - Profile Archived 15 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ Boben Kunchacko dead[usurped] The Hindu, 10 July 2004. [dead link]

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