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{{short description|Indian actor and producer}}
{{short description|Indian actor and film producer}}
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{{Indian patronymic|Kunchacko|Boban}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
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{{Indian name|Kunchacko|Boban}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Kunchacko Boban
| name              = Kunchacko Boban
| image              = Kunchackoboban002.jpg
| image              = Kunchacko boban.JPG
| caption            = Boban in 2019
| caption            = Kunchacko Boban in 2008
| birth_name        =  
| birth_name        =  
| birth_place        = [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]], India
| birth_place        = [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]], India
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1976|11|2|}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151102/entertainment-mollywood/article/chackochan-gets-birthday-surprise-sets|title=Chackochan gets a birthday surprise on sets|time={{time needed |date=November 2016}}}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1976|11|2|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151102/entertainment-mollywood/article/chackochan-gets-birthday-surprise-sets|title=Chackochan gets a birthday surprise on sets|date=3 November 2015|time={{time needed |date=November 2016}}}}</ref>
| alma mater        = {{ubl|[[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|MG University]]|[[University of Kerala]]}}
| alma mater        = {{ubl|[[St. Berchmans College]], [[Changanassery]]|[[Sanatana Dharma College]], [[Alappuzha]] ([[B. Com.]])}}
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actor|producer|businessman}}
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actor|producer|businessman}}
| years_active      = 1981(child artist),<br>1997-present
| years_active      = 1981 (child artist);<br/>1997–present
| other_names        = Chackochan
| works              = [[Kunchacko Boban filmography|Full list]]
| other_names        = Chackochan<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/chackochan
|title=Latest News, Videos and Photos of Chackochan
|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><br>Youth Icon
| spouse            = {{marriage|Priya Ann Samuel|2005}}
| spouse            = {{marriage|Priya Ann Samuel|2005}}
| children          = Izahaak Kunchacko
| children          = 1
| relatives          = [[Kunchacko]] (grandfather)<br />[[Jijo Punnoose]] (uncle)<br />[[Navodaya Appachan]] (granduncle)
| father            = [[Boban Kunchacko]]
| family            = See [[List of Indian film families#Kunchacko family|Kunchacko family]]
| relatives          = {{ubl|[[Kunchacko]] (grandfather)|[[Jijo Punnoose]] (uncle)|[[Navodaya Appachan]] (granduncle)|[[Rohan Biju]] (Nephew)| [[Sarah Biju]] (Niece)}}
| awards            = [[Kerala State Film Award]]
| family            = See [[List of South Indian film families#Kunchacko family|Kunchacko family]]
| awards            =  
}}
}}


'''Kunchacko Boban''' (born 2 November 1976) is an Indian actor and producer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2017/08/09/kunchacko-boban-on-changing-roles-varnyathil-ashanka.html |title=Four decades of Kunchacko Boban |access-date=10 November 2017}}</ref> Sometimes referred by the moniker Chackochan, he works in [[Malayalam film industry]] and has acted in more than 90 films over the period of more than two decades. He has received several awards, including the [[Kerala State Film Award]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://awardsandwinners.com/category/kerala-state-film-award/2004/ |title=2004 Kerala State Film Award |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Kunchacko|Kunchacko family]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/back-in-the-reckoning/article8334707.ece |title=Back in the reckoning |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Kunchacko Boban''' (born 2 November 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in the [[Malayalam film industry]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2017/08/09/kunchacko-boban-on-changing-roles-varnyathil-ashanka.html |title=Four decades of Kunchacko Boban |access-date=10 November 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811125029/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2017/08/09/kunchacko-boban-on-changing-roles-varnyathil-ashanka.html |archivedate=11 August 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He is referred to as '''Chackochan''', and during the early 2000s, he was called "chocolate boy" because of his romantic image.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-13 |title=Kunchacko Boban: 'I used to unwind myself by reading Padmini's script during the filming of the highly-challenging Ariyippu' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/actor-kunchacko-boban-script-padmini-romance-cinema-senna-hegde-ariyippu-8826960/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Romance is more complex: Kunchacko Boban |date=28 November 2017 |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/281117/romance-is-more-complex-kunchacko-boban.html}}</ref> He has acted in more than 100 films in more than two decades. He is a member of the [[List of South Indian film families#Kunchacko family|Kunchacko family]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/back-in-the-reckoning/article8334707.ece |title=Back in the reckoning |newspaper=The Hindu |date=10 March 2016 |access-date=23 June 2016|last1=Anand |first1=Shilpa Nair }}</ref>


Kunchacko's debut was as a child in the film ''[[Dhanya (film)|Dhanya]]'' (1981) produced by his father Boban Kunchacko. He debuted as an adult leading role in [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]'s 1997 romantic drama ''[[Aniyathipraavu]]'' opposite [[Shalini]], which became the [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|highest-grossing Malayalam film]] till then, establishing him as a bankable actor overnight. He appeared in a brief role in ''[[Harikrishnans]]'' (1998) starring [[Mohanlal]] and [[Mammootty]], which was the top Malayalam box office grosser of the year. Kunchacko and Shalini joined again in successful romantic films ''[[Nakshatratharattu]]'' (1998) and ''[[Niram]]'' (1999), the latter becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. By then he had created a "romantic hero" image in Malayalam cinema, nevertheless, he also had success in other genres, as a villager in ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' (2001) and as a son to a debt-ridden family in ''[[Kasthooriman]]'' (2003). Kunchacko won the [[Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention]] for his performance in the 2004 film ''[[Ee Snehatheerathu]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://awardsandwinners.com/category/kerala-state-film-award/2004/ |title=2004 Kerala State Film Award |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref> His career took a setback after few box office failures during the mid-2000s. He took a break from films in 2006 and moved on to business.
Kunchacko's debut was as a child in the film ''[[Dhanya (film)|Dhanya]]'' (1981) produced by his father [[Boban Kunchacko]].<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Anjana|title=Mollywood stars recall their stint as child artistes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mollywood-stars-recall-their-stint-as-child-artistes/articleshow/55410938.cms|access-date=29 November 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 January 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20171129152413/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mollywood-stars-recall-their-stint-as-child-artistes/articleshow/55410938.cms|archivedate=29 November 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Ramachandran|first=Mythily|title=Kunchako Boban revives family banner 'Udhaya Pictures'|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/kunchako-boban-revives-family-banner-udhaya-pictures-1.1911739|access-date=29 November 2017|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=12 October 2016|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20171129152647/http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/kunchako-boban-revives-family-banner-udhaya-pictures-1.1911739|archivedate=29 November 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He debuted as an adult leading role in [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]'s 1997 romantic drama ''[[Aniyathipraavu]]'' opposite [[Shalini (actress)|Shalini]], which became the [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|highest-grossing Malayalam film]] till that point, establishing him as a bankable actor overnight.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-boban-turns-nostalgic-while-travelling-through-this-lane/articleshow/79722728.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban turns nostalgic while travelling through THIS lane!|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-keralakollywood-script/article7453288.ece|title=The Kerala-Kollywood script|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/offscreen-tales-of-box-office-hits/article6417673.ece|title=Off-screen tales of box office hits|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 September 2014}}</ref> He appeared in a brief role in ''[[Harikrishnans]]'' (1998) starring [[Mohanlal]] and [[Mammootty]], which was the top Malayalam box office grosser of the year. Kunchacko and Shalini joined again in the successful romantic films ''[[Nakshatratharattu]]'' (1998), ''[[Niram]]'' (1999) and ''[[Prem Poojari]]'' (1999).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Edison |date=21 July 2014 |title=I'm taking my films more seriously now: Kunchacko Boban |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/im-taking-my-films-more-seriously-now-kunchacko-boban/articleshow/38743585.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> ''[[Niram]]'' (2000) emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the year, spawning several remakes. By then he had created a "romantic hero" image in Malayalam cinema, nevertheless, he also had success in other genres, as a villager in the [[Comedy film|comedy]] ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' (2001) and as a son to a debt-ridden family in the drama ''[[Kasthooriman]]'' (2003). His career took a setback after few box office failures during the mid-2000s. He took a break from films in 2006 and moved on to business.


He came back in 2009 with the comedy ''[[Gulumal: The Escape]]'', a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |author=: Gayathry |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2013/jayasurya-kunchacko-boban-movie-locals-120982.html |title=Jayasurya And Kunchacko Boban in Locals – Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=28 September 2013 |access-date=25 October 2013}}</ref> After his comeback, Kunchacko completely changed his chocolate boy and romantic hero image and he proved his versatility as an actor by doing various different roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/220718/breaking-the-filmy-mould.html |title=Breaking the filmy mould |access-date=22 March 2018}}</ref> In the comeback, he raised his stardom with commercially successful films and reestablished himself as one of the popular lead actors of [[Malayalam cinema|Mollywood]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kunchacko-boban-says-he-do-not-deserve-the-title-of-a-superstar |title=Kunchacko Boban says he does not deserve the title of a Superstar |access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> His roles in critically and commercially acclaimed films like Traffic, How Old Are You, Takeoff, Vettah, Virus, Nayattu,<ref>https://www.techradar.com/in/amp/news/malayalam-movie-nayattu-is-a-big-winner-on-indian-ott-platform</ref> and Nizhal<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nizhal-movie-review-nayanthara-kunchacko-boban-starrer-thriller-is-disappointing-7311024/</ref> was widely appreciated. He is also known for his dancing skills.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2018/kunchacko-boban-is-at-his-best-kuttanadan-marpappa-song-272542.html |title=Kunchacko Boban Is at His Best in This New Dance Number! |access-date=22 March 2018}}</ref>
Post a hiatus of three years he returned to films with the 2009 comedy ''[[Gulumal: The Escape]]'', a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |author=Gayathry |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2013/jayasurya-kunchacko-boban-movie-locals-120982.html |title=Jayasurya And Kunchacko Boban in Locals – Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Oneindia |date=28 September 2013 |access-date=25 October 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191813/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2013/jayasurya-kunchacko-boban-movie-locals-120982.html |url-status=live }}</ref> After his comeback, Kunchacko completely changed his romantic hero image and he proved his versatility as an actor by doing various different roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/220718/breaking-the-filmy-mould.html |title=Breaking the filmy mould |access-date=22 March 2018}}</ref> He regained his stardom with commercially successful films and reestablished himself as one of the popular lead actors of [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kunchacko-boban-says-he-do-not-deserve-the-title-of-a-superstar |title=Kunchacko Boban says he does not deserve the title of a Superstar |date=4 September 2015 |access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> His roles in critically and commercially acclaimed films like [[Traffic (2011 film)|''Traffic'']] (2011), [[How Old Are You? (film)|''How Old Are'' ''You?'']] (2014), [[Take Off (2017 film)|''Take Off'']] (2017), ''[[Vettah]]'' (2016), [[Virus (2019 film)|''Virus'']] (2019), ''[[Anjaam Pathiraa]]'' (2020), [[Nayattu (2021 film)|''Nayattu'']] (2021), [[Pada (film)|''Pada'']] (2022), ''[[Nna Thaan Case Kodu]]'' (2022), ''[[2018 (film)|2018]]'' (2023), ''[[Bougainvillea (film)|Bougainvillea]]'' (2024) and ''[[Officer on Duty]]'' (2025) were widely appreciated. He won the [[Kerala State Film Awards|Kerala State Film Award]] for his performance in the satire, ''Nna Thaan Case Kodu'' and the ensemble survival thriller ''2018'' (2023) became the highest grossing Malayalam film up to that point. He is also known for his dancing skills.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2018/kunchacko-boban-is-at-his-best-kuttanadan-marpappa-song-272542.html |title=Kunchacko Boban Is at His Best in This New Dance Number! |date=22 March 2018 |access-date=22 March 2018}}</ref>


In 2016, Kunchacko produced the comedy drama film ''[[Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]]'' through [[Udaya Studios]], in the process of reviving the studio after a 30-year hiatus.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/kunchacko-boban-with-kochavva-paulo-ayyappa-coelho-218385.html |title=Kunchacko Boban With 'Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho' |access-date=15 March 2016}}</ref>
In 2016, Kunchacko produced the comedy drama film ''[[Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]]'' through [[Udaya Studios]], in the process of reviving the studio after a 30-year hiatus.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/kunchacko-boban-with-kochavva-paulo-ayyappa-coelho-218385.html |title=Kunchacko Boban With 'Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho' |date=7 March 2016 |access-date=15 March 2016}}</ref> He also launched another production house, Kunchacko Boban Productions, debuting with the Mahesh Narayanan directorial, ''[[Ariyippu]]'' (2022), which premiered in the ''Concorso internazionale'' of the [[75th Locarno Film Festival]] on 4 August 2022, where it was nominated for [[Golden Leopard]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-07 |title=Mahesh Narayanan's 'Ariyippu' to premiere December 16 on Netflix |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mahesh-narayanans-ariyippu-to-premiere-december-16-on-netflix/article66234776.ece#:~:text=The%20film%20is%20directed%20by,Netflix%20from%2016th%20December%202022. |access-date=2025-04-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
He hails from the Udaya family, which is considered the ancestral home of the Malayalam film industry. Kunchacko Boban has announced the movie 'Ariyippu' under the banner of [[Udaya Studios]] at the occasion of his Silver Jubilee celebration as hero and Platinum Jubilee celebration of Udaya Pictures.


==Early life and family==
==Early life and family==
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Chackochan&Priya.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Boban with his wife Priya]] -->
Kunchacko Boban (also known as Chackochan)<ref>{{cite news |title=Chackochan shows off his cooking skills, prepares health drink |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/movie-actor-kunchacko-boban-8148a3ce?utm_source=chatgpt.com |work=@mathrubhumi |date=2 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref>{{AI-retrieved source|date=March 2026|checked=no}} was born in [[Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]]. He hails from the Maliampurakal family, which is credited for owning the first film studio in Kerala, [[Udaya Studios]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=archive |first1=From our online |title=Kerala's famed Udaya studio to be a memory soon |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/May/06/keralas-famed-udaya-studio-to-be-a-memory-soon-1973404.html#:~:text=The%20studio%20that%20was%20set,industry%2C%22%20Director%20Blessy%20said. |work=The New Indian Express |date=6 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="pycker">{{cite web|url=https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography|title=Kunchacko Boban Biography|access-date=23 June 2012|archive-date=5 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805124731/https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography|url-status=dead}}</ref> considered the ancestral home of the Malayalam film industry. His great-grandfather, M. M. Chacko, started the first boat service in [[Kuttanad]].


{{Main article|List of Hindi film families{{!}}Kunchacko family}}
He was named after his grandfather, the legendary film producer [[Kunchacko]], who established Udaya Studios. He is the grand-nephew<ref>{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday Kunchacko Boban |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/happy-birthday-kunchacko-boban/articleshow/66472736.cms#:~:text=Mollwood's%20all%20time%20chocolate%20hero,Allu%20Ramendran%20and%20Thattinpurath%20Achyuthan. |work=The Times of India |date=2 November 2018}}</ref> of [[Navodaya Appachan]] of [[Navodaya Studio]]s. His father, Boban Kunchako, is the cousin of [[Jijo Punnoose|Jijo Punnose]], also a film director.<ref name="pycker"/> His father, [[Boban Kunchacko]], was also an actor, director, and producer who was part of a few films produced by Udaya. Kunchacko’s mother, Molly, is a housewife and has two younger sisters, Anu and Minu.<ref name="pycker"/>  
Kunchacko Boban (also known as Chackochan) was born in a Catholic Christian family at [[Alappuzha]], Kerala. He hails from the Maliampurakal family, who is credited with owning the first film studio in Kerala, [[Udaya Studios]];<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography|title=Kunchacko Boban Biography |access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref> his great grandfather, Maliampurakal Mani Chacko, started the first boat service in Kuttanadu.
He is the grandson of legendary film producer [[Kunchacko]], who also established [[Udaya Studios]].
He is also the grandnephew of [[Navodaya Appachan]] of [[Navodaya Studio]]s. Boban is a relative of Jijo Punnose, also a film director.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography|title=Kunchacko Boban Biography |access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref>


His father, Boban Kunchacko, was also an actor, director, and producer who was part of a few films produced by Udaya. Kunchacko's mother Molly is a housewife and he has two younger sisters, Anu and Minu.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography|title=Kunchacko Boban Biography |access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref>
After completing his pre-degree<ref>{{cite news |title=‘പഠിക്കാനാണ് പോയത്, കളിച്ചു നടക്കാനല്ല’, ഒരിക്കൽ മാത്രം ക്ലാസ് കട്ട് ചെയ്ത് സിനിമയ്ക്ക് പോയി; എസ്ബി ഓർമകളുമായി കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബൻ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/career-education/education-news/2021/06/21/kunchacko-boban-share-his-memoirs-about-sb-college-changanacherry.html |work=‘പഠിക്കാനാണ് പോയത്, കളിച്ചു നടക്കാനല്ല’, ഒരിക്കൽ മാത്രം ക്ലാസ് കട്ട് ചെയ്ത് സിനിമയ്ക്ക് പോയി; എസ്ബി ഓർമകളുമായി കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബൻ |language=ml}}</ref> from [[St. Berchmans College|SB College, Changanacherry]], in 1996, he graduated with a first-class in [[Bachelor of Commerce|B.Com]] from [[SD College, Alappuzha]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Kunchacko Boban revisits his college days |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-boban-revisits-his-college-days/articleshow/62523605.cms |work=The Times of India |date=16 January 2018}}</ref> in 1997.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Im-taking-my-films-more-seriously-now-Kunchacko-Boban/articleshow/38743585.cms |title=Kunchacko Boban's degree |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=25 July 2014|last1=Thomas |first1=Edison }}</ref> Being an avid sports enthusiast, he plays various games like [[cricket]], [[table tennis]], [[basketball]], and [[badminton]], with [[badminton]] being the one he is best at. He was trained in [[Bharatanatyam]]<ref>{{cite news |title=ഡാൻസ് കളിക്കാൻ പഠിപ്പിച്ചത് അമ്മച്ചിയാണെന്ന് ചാക്കോച്ചൻ |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/my-grandmother-teach-me-to-dance-well-says-kunchacko-boban/articleshow/70410399.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref> during his childhood.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shrijith |first1=Sajin |title=INTERVIEW {{!}} I just want to be known as 'The Actor', says Malayalam actor Kunchacko Boban |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/Sep/01/interview-i-just-want-to-be-known-as-the-actor-says-malayalam-actor-kunchacko-boban-2493509.html |work=The New Indian Express |date=2 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/kunchacko-boban-uses-lockdown-to-perfect-his-shuttle-skills/videoshow/74911954.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban is a fantastic badminton player |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=30 March 2020}}</ref>
He graduated with first-class in [[Bachelor of Commerce|B.Com]] from [[Sanatana Dharma College]] in 1997.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Im-taking-my-films-more-seriously-now-Kunchacko-Boban/articleshow/38743585.cms |title=Kunchacko Boban's degree |website=timeofindia.com |access-date=25 July 2014}}</ref> Kunchacko Boban is a sports enthusiast, he plays various games like cricket, table tennis, basketball and badminton, with badminton being the one he is best at.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/kunchacko-boban-uses-lockdown-to-perfect-his-shuttle-skills/videoshow/74911954.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban is a fantastic badminton player |access-date=30 March 2020}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kunchacko Boban married a fan of his, Priya Ann Samuel on April 2, 2005 at Little Flower Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Ernakulam.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/KunchackoBoban/photos/pb.289882494497562.-2207520000../1590385624447236/?type=3&theater}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/kunchacko-boban-celebrates-14th-wedding-anniversary-says-this-year-is-extra-special--1.3696272|title=Kunchacko Boban celebrates 14th wedding anniversary |access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref> They became parents to a baby boy named Izahaak Boban Kunchacko on April 16, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kunchacko-boban-priya-ann-samuel-blessed-with-baby-boy-5681587/|title=Kunchacko Boban and Priya Ann Samuel blessed with a baby boy |access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-boban-names-his-son-izahaak/articleshow/69304929.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban names his son Izahaak |access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> His son's baptism took place on 30 June 2019 and the event was attended by prominent personalities in the Malayalam film industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/meet-izahaak-actor-kunchacko-posts-video-his-babys-baptism-105600|title=Izahaak Boban Kunchacko baptism |access-date=17 July 2019}}</ref>
Kunchacko Boban married his fan-turned long-term sweetheart, Priya Ann Samuel, on April 2, 2005, at the Little Flower Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Ernakulam.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/KunchackoBoban/photos/pb.289882494497562.-2207520000../1590385624447236/?type=3&theater|website = [[Facebook]] | title = Facebook Photo }}{{better source needed|date=June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/kunchacko-boban-celebrates-14th-wedding-anniversary-says-this-year-is-extra-special--1.3696272|title=Kunchacko Boban celebrates 14th wedding anniversary|access-date=2 April 2019|archive-date=4 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804174748/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/kunchacko-boban-celebrates-14th-wedding-anniversary-says-this-year-is-extra-special--1.3696272|url-status=dead}}</ref> They became parents to Izahaak Boban Kunchacko on April 16, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kunchacko-boban-priya-ann-samuel-blessed-with-baby-boy-5681587/|title=Kunchacko Boban and Priya Ann Samuel blessed with a baby boy |access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-boban-names-his-son-izahaak/articleshow/69304929.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban names his son Izahaak |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> His son's baptism took place on 30 June 2019, and the event was attended by prominent personalities of the Malayalam film industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/meet-izahaak-actor-kunchacko-posts-video-his-babys-baptism-105600|title=Izahaak Boban Kunchacko baptism |date=17 July 2019 |access-date=17 July 2019}}</ref>


==Acting career==
==Acting career==
===1997–2006===
===1997–2006===
Kunchacko Boban was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by versatile director Fazil. His debut film ''[[Aniathipravu]]'' (1997), co-starring [[Shalini Kumar|Shalini]], and directed by [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Kunchacko%20Boban-1042 |title=kunchacko boban |date=8 June 2011 |access-date=2 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609145104/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Kunchacko%20Boban-1042 |archive-date=9 June 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> the film turned to be [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|the highest-grossing Malayalam film]] ever and Kunchacko Boban's performance as Sudhi, the lead character was well-received by young audiences and families. Kunchacko Boban - Shalini pair was considered as one of the best star pair of malayalam film industry.|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/20-years-of-aniyathi-pravu-kunchako-boban-shalini-actress-1.1680371|title=നല്ല സിനിമ മരിക്കില്ല; അനിയത്തിപ്രാവ് തെളിവ്...|access-date=24 January 2017}}</ref>
Kunchacko Boban was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by versatile director [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]. His debut film, ''[[Aniathipravu]]'' (1997), co-starring [[Shalini Kumar|Shalini]], and directed by Fazil,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Kunchacko%20Boban-1042 |title=kunchacko boban |date=8 June 2011 |access-date=2 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609145104/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Kunchacko%20Boban-1042 |archive-date=9 June 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> turned out to be [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|the highest-grossing Malayalam film]] ever and Kunchacko Boban's performance as Sudhi, the lead character was well received by young audiences and families. The Kunchacko Boban - Shalini pair was considered one of the best star pairs of the Malayalam film industry.|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/20-years-of-aniyathi-pravu-kunchako-boban-shalini-actress-1.1680371|title=നല്ല സിനിമ മരിക്കില്ല; അനിയത്തിപ്രാവ് തെളിവ്...|date=24 January 2017 |access-date=24 January 2017}}</ref>
Following the success of ''[[Aniathipravu]]'', Kunchacko Boban was cast in hit films such as ''[[Nakshathrathaarattu]]'' (1998), ''[[Mayilpeelikkavu]]'' (1998) and ''[[Niram]]'' (1999), which was one of 1999's [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|the highest-grossing Malayalam film]] and songs of "Niram" are still very popular.|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indpaedia.com/ind/index.php/Box_office_records_of_Malayalam_films|title=Box office records of Malayalam films |access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref> The actor reunited with his debut film's director Fazil in ''[[Harikrishnans]]'', where he played a cameo, which marked the reunion of [[Mohanlal]] and [[Mammootty]] after nine years and it was [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|the highest-grossing Malayalam film]] of the year.|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/mammootty-mohanlal-s-harikrishnans-location-stills-throwback-263245.html|title=THROWBACK: Mammootty & Mohanlal's Harikrishnans Location |access-date=15 June 2017}}</ref>
 
Then came again with commercially successful films such as ''[[Priyam]]'' (2000), ''[[Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000 film)|Sathyam Sivam Sundaram]]'' (2000), ''[[Dhosth (2001 Malayalam film)|Dosth]]'' (2001), ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' (2001) and ''[[Kalyanaraman (2002 film)|Kalyanaraman]]'' (2002). The movie ''[[Ee Snehatheerathu]]'' earned him a [[Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)|Special Jury Award]] for his performances at the 2004 [[Kerala State Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://awardsandwinners.com/category/kerala-state-film-award/2004/ |title=2004 Kerala State Film Award |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>
Following the success of ''Aniathipravu'', Kunchacko Boban was cast in hit films such as ''[[Nakshathrathaarattu]]'' (1998), ''[[Mayilpeelikkavu]]'' (1998) and ''[[Niram]]'' (1999), which was among 1999's [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|highest-grossing Malayalam films]] and songs of "Niram" are still very popular.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}} The actor reunited with his debut film's director Fazil in ''[[Harikrishnans]]'', where he played a cameo, which marked the reunion of [[Mohanlal]] and [[Mammootty]] after eight years and it was [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|the highest-grossing Malayalam film]] of the year.|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/mammootty-mohanlal-s-harikrishnans-location-stills-throwback-263245.html|title=THROWBACK: Mammootty & Mohanlal's Harikrishnans Location |date=14 June 2017 |access-date=15 June 2017}}</ref> Then he appeared in commercially successful films such as ''[[Priyam (2000 film)|Priyam]]'' (2000), ''[[Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000 film)|Sathyam Sivam Sundaram]]'' (2000), ''[[Dhosth (2001 Malayalam film)|Dosth]]'' (2001), ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' (2001) and ''[[Kalyanaraman (2002 film)|Kalyanaraman]]'' (2002).


In 2005, after his marriage, he took a break from films.
In 2005, after his marriage, he took a break from films.


===2008–present===
===2008–present===
[[File:Kunchacko Boban 2008.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Boban in 2008]]
Kunchacko Boban returned to films in 2008 with a special appearance in a song in ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' and later acted in [[Shafi (director)|Shafi]]'s ''[[LollyPop]]''. His real comeback was in 2009 with comedy film ''[[Gulumal: The Escape]]'', directed by popular ad filmmaker and director [[V. K. Prakash]]. ''Gulumal'' was followed by a string of successful films which established him as one of the most successful actors of the last decade and he made a complete makeover of his screen image in his comeback.
Kunchacko Boban returned to films in 2008 with a special appearance in a song in ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' and later acted in [[Shafi (director)|Shafi]]'s ''[[LollyPop]]''. His real comeback was in 2009 with comedy film ''[[Gulumal: The Escape]]'', directed by popular ad filmmaker and director [[V. K. Prakash]]. ''Gulumal'' was followed by a string of successful films which established him as one of the most successful actors of the last decade and he made a complete makeover of his screen image in his comeback.  
 
In 2010 he played the lead role in the films such as [[Jeethu Joseph]]'s ''[[Mummy & Me]]'', ''[[Sakudumbam Shyamala]]'' and [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]'', all of which were commercial successes and reviewers praised Kunchacko Boban for his performance in ''[[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/top-10-malayalam-grossers-of-2010-imagegallery-10-malayalam-lbfk9Ueijffsi.html |website=sify.com |title=top-10-malayalam-grossers-of-2010 |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref>
In 2010 he played the lead role in the films such as [[Jeethu Joseph]]'s ''[[Mummy & Me]]'', ''[[Sakudumbam Shyamala]]'' and [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]'', all of which were commercial successes and reviewers praised Kunchacko Boban for his performance in ''Elsamma Enna Aankutty''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/top-10-malayalam-grossers-of-2010-imagegallery-10-malayalam-lbfk9Ueijffsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418150721/http://www.sify.com/movies/top-10-malayalam-grossers-of-2010-imagegallery-10-malayalam-lbfk9Ueijffsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2019 |website=[[Sify]] |title=top-10-malayalam-grossers-of-2010 |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref>


In 2011, he played the central character in the road thriller film ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]''. The film's success and wide critical acclaim ushered in a trend that followed in Malayalam cinema, dubbed the "New generation movies". This was followed by another film ''[[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]'' where for the first time he took on a negative role playing a criminal, which was a blockbuster at the box office<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14971482 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320194845/http://m.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14971482 |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 March 2018 |title=Kerala has a sunny summer box office! |work=[[Sify]] |date=31 December 2011}}</ref> and he won [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role - Malayalam]]. In the same year he acted again in films like ''[[Three Kings (2011 film)|Three Kings]]'', ''[[Sevens (film)|Sevens]]'' and ''[[Doctor Love (film)|Doctor Love]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeverdicts.blogspot.com/2012/01/kerala-box-office-review-2011.html |title=List of {{sic|Succesful |nolink=y}} Films in 2011 |access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref> He also won the Youth Icon award at [[Asianet Film Awards]].
In 2011, he played the central character in the road thriller film ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]''. The film's success and wide critical acclaim ushered in a trend that followed in Malayalam cinema, dubbed the ''New generation movies''. This was followed by another film ''[[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]'' where for the first time he took on a negative role playing a criminal, which was commercial success at the box office<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14971482 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320194845/http://m.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14971482 |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 March 2018 |title=Kerala has a sunny summer box office! |work=[[Sify]] |date=31 December 2011}}</ref> and he won [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role - Malayalam]]. In the same year he acted again in films like ''[[Three Kings (2011 film)|Three Kings]]'', ''[[Sevens (film)|Sevens]]'' and ''[[Doctor Love (film)|Doctor Love]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeverdicts.blogspot.com/2012/01/kerala-box-office-review-2011.html |title=List of {{sic|succ|esful|nolink=y}} Films in 2011 |access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref> He also won the Youth Icon award at [[Asianet Film Awards]].


In 2012, he was featured in three films, [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Spanish Masala]]'', ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' and ''[[Mallu Singh]]''. In ''[[Spanish Masala]]'' he played a full length negative role which had [[Dileep]] as main lead. ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' had a high opening at the Kerala box office and had 10,000 showings in theatres before reaching the 50-day mark.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/81774.html |title="Ordinary" completes 10000 shows |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=4 May 2012 |access-date=28 January 2018}}</ref>  ''[[Mallu Singh]]'' is credited as 50th film of Kunchacko Boban.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Paresh C Palicha|title=Review: Nothing original about Mallu Singh|url=https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/review/south-review-mallu-singh/20120507.htm|date=7 May 2012|work=[[Rediff.com]]|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' and ''[[Mallu Singh]]'' both films became major commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.movies-malayalam.com/p/malayalam-box-office-2012.html |title=Kerala box office 2012 |access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>
In 2012, he was featured in three films, [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Spanish Masala]]'', ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' and ''[[Mallu Singh]]''. In ''[[Spanish Masala]]'' he played a full-length negative role which had [[Dileep]] as main lead. ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' had a high opening at the Kerala box office and had 10,000 showings in theatres before reaching the 50-day mark.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/81774.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508031714/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/81774.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 May 2012 |title="Ordinary" completes 10000 shows |website=IndiaGlitz.com |date=4 May 2012 |access-date=28 January 2018}}</ref>  ''[[Mallu Singh]]'' is credited as 50th film of Kunchacko Boban.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Paresh C Palicha|title=Review: Nothing original about Mallu Singh|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-mallu-singh/20120507.htm|date=7 May 2012|work=[[Rediff.com]]|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' and ''[[Mallu Singh]]'' both films became major commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.movies-malayalam.com/p/malayalam-box-office-2012.html |title=Kerala box office 2012 |access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>


His started 2013 with comedy thriller ''[[Romans (2013 film)|Romans]]'', which was a blockbuster at the box office and later, ''[[3 Dots]]'', ''[[God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Thomas |first=Pramod |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/A-badly-made-movie-built-on-a-weak-script/2013/10/16/article1660135.ece |title=A badly made movie built on a weak script |work=The New Indian Express |date=16 October 2013 |access-date=25 October 2013}}</ref> ''[[Kadhaveedu]]'', ''[[Vishudhan]]'', and ''[[Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum]]''.<ref>http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2013/pullipulikalum-aattinkuttiyum-movie-review-116840.html</ref>
His started 2013 with comedy thriller ''[[Romans (2013 film)|Romans]]'', which was a blockbuster at the box office and later, ''[[3 Dots]]'', ''[[God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Thomas |first=Pramod |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/A-badly-made-movie-built-on-a-weak-script/2013/10/16/article1660135.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191340/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/A-badly-made-movie-built-on-a-weak-script/2013/10/16/article1660135.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2013 |title=A badly made movie built on a weak script |work=The New Indian Express |date=16 October 2013 |access-date=25 October 2013}}</ref> ''[[Kadhaveedu]]'', ''[[Vishudhan]]'', and ''[[Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum]]'', a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2013/pullipulikalum-aattinkuttiyum-movie-review-116840.html|title=Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum - Movie Review|date=9 August 2013}}</ref>


Kunchacko Boban also gained critical acclaim for his performance, in films such as ''[[God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam]]''(2013), ''[[Vishudhan]]''(2013), ''[[Kadhaveedu]]''(2013), ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|How Old Are You]]'' (2014), ''[[Madhura Naranga]]'' (2015), ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]'' (2015) and ''[[Vettah]]'' (2016).
Kunchacko Boban also gained critical acclaim for his performance, in films such as ''[[God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam]]'' (2013), ''[[Vishudhan]]'' (2013), ''[[Kadhaveedu]]'' (2013), ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|How Old Are You]]'' (2014), ''[[Madhura Naranga]]'' (2015), ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]'' (2015) and ''[[Vettah]]'' (2016).


He was also a part of ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]'', directed by Dr. Biju, was an eye-opener on how the use of [[endosulfan]] affected Northern Kerala villages.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/killing-fields-of-kasaragod-1.1830104 |title=Killing fields of Kasaragod |access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> The film was screened at the United Nations and was also selected for many world-famous film festivals including the Toronto Film Festival, New York Indian Film Festival, and International Film Festival of India. ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]'' earned the national award for Best Film made on environmental preservation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/63rd-National-Film-Awards-List-of-winners/articleshow/51580133.cms |title=63rd National Film Awards: List of winners |access-date=15 March 2017}}</ref>
He was also a part of ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]'', directed by Dr. Biju, was an eye-opener on how the use of [[endosulfan]] affected Northern Kerala villages.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/killing-fields-of-kasaragod-1.1830104 |title=Killing fields of Kasaragod |date=18 May 2016 |access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> The film was screened at the United Nations and was also selected for many world-famous film festivals including the Toronto Film Festival, New York Indian Film Festival, and International Film Festival of India. ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]'' earned the national award for Best Film made on environmental preservation.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/63rd-National-Film-Awards-List-of-winners/articleshow/51580133.cms |title=63rd National Film Awards: List of winners |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 March 2017}}</ref>


In 2016, Kunchacko revamped Udaya Pictures, the iconic Malayalam production house. ''[[Kochauvva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]]'' marked his debut as a producer under this new film outfit.
In 2016, Kunchacko revamped Udaya Pictures, the iconic Malayalam production house. ''[[Kochauvva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]]'' marked his debut as a producer under this new film outfit.


The year 2017 saw three films, ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'', ''[[Ramante Eden Thottam]]'' and ''[[Varnyathil Aashanka]]'', earned him numerous accolades as a mature and versatile actor.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/kunchacko-boban-movies-2017-yet-another-fantastic-year-the-actor-in-him-270611.html |title=Kunchacko Boban's 2017: Yet Another Fantastic Year for the Actor in Him! |access-date=2 January 2018}}</ref> ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'' was produced in memory of the late director [[Rajesh Pillai]] and earned several awards in State, National and International competitions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/national-film-awards-jury-praises-standard-malayalam-films-and-quality-acting-79519 |title=65th National Film Awards: List of winners |access-date=20 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/international-film-festival-of-india-1096545-2017-11-29 |title=48th International Film Festival of India |access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref>
The year 2017 saw three films, ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'', ''[[Ramante Eden Thottam]]'' and ''[[Varnyathil Aashanka]]'', earned him numerous accolades as a mature and versatile actor.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/kunchacko-boban-movies-2017-yet-another-fantastic-year-the-actor-in-him-270611.html |title=Kunchacko Boban's 2017: Yet Another Fantastic Year for the Actor in Him! |date=28 December 2017 |access-date=2 January 2018}}</ref> ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'' was produced in memory of the late director [[Rajesh Pillai]] and earned several awards in State, National and International competitions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/national-film-awards-jury-praises-standard-malayalam-films-and-quality-acting-79519 |title=65th National Film Awards: List of winners |date=13 April 2018 |access-date=20 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/international-film-festival-of-india-1096545-2017-11-29 |title=48th International Film Festival of India |date=29 November 2017 |access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref>
The characters of these films earned him the Family Hero award at the [[Vanitha Film Awards]] and Best Actor critics award at the [[Asianet Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/malayalam/news/vanitha-film-awards-2018-winners|title=Vanitha Film Awards 2018: Here are the winners |access-date=26 February 2018 }}</ref> The film also happened to release on the 20th anniversary of his film debut ''[[Aniyathipravu]]''.
The characters of these films earned him the Family Hero award at the [[Vanitha Film Awards]] and Best Actor critics award at the [[Asianet Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/malayalam/news/vanitha-film-awards-2018-winners |title=Vanitha Film Awards 2018: Here are the winners |access-date=26 February 2018 |archive-date=12 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812085214/https://regional.pinkvilla.com/malayalam/news/vanitha-film-awards-2018-winners/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film also happened to release on the 20th anniversary of his film debut ''[[Aniyathipravu]]''.


He began 2018 with back-to-back successful films, ''[[Shikkari Shambhu]]'', ''[[Kuttanadan Marpappa]]'' and ''[[Panchavarnathatha]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2018/kunchacko-boban-has-scored-hat-trick-hits-2018-so-far-273439.html|title=Kunchacko Boban Has Already Scored A Hat-trick Of Hits in 2018 So Far!|access-date=30 April 2018}}</ref> His next two releases were ''[[Mangalyam Thanthunanena]]'' and ''[[Johny Johny Yes Appa]]''. His final release of the year was [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Thattumpurath Achuthan]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/list/ls026078272/|title=2018:All Malayalam Movies Box Office Verdict |access-date=9 April 2018}}</ref>
He began 2018 with back-to-back successful films, ''[[Shikkari Shambhu]]'', ''[[Kuttanadan Marpappa]]'' and ''[[Panchavarnathatha]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2018/kunchacko-boban-has-scored-hat-trick-hits-2018-so-far-273439.html|title=Kunchacko Boban Has Already Scored A Hat-trick Of Hits in 2018 So Far!|date=30 April 2018|access-date=30 April 2018}}</ref> His next two releases were ''[[Mangalyam Thanthunanena]]'' and ''[[Johny Johny Yes Appa]]''. His final release of the year was [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Thattumpurath Achuthan]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/list/ls026078272/|title=2018:All Malayalam Movies Box Office Verdict |website=[[IMDb]] |access-date=9 April 2018}}</ref>


His releases of 2019 were comedy-thriller ''[[Allu Ramendran]]'' and a medical thriller  ''[[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]]''. Allu Ramendran met with a positive response and was a commercial success. [[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]] received critical acclaim and was a major box office success of 2019. His performance in both films was highly praised. His first release of 2020 was crime thriller ''[[Anjaam Pathiraa]]'', in which he played the central character, Anwar Hussain. The film received highly positive reviews and becomes the first blockbuster film of 2020 in Malayalam Film Industry. The film considered as the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year grossed ₹50 crores worldwide <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/malayalam-film-anjaam-pathira-gets-hindi-remake-132090|title=Malayalam film 'Anjaam Pathiraa' gets a Hindi remake|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=1 September 2020|access-date=18 June 2021}}</ref> and also the highest TRP rated Malayalam film of the year across all channels as well as [[Surya Tv]]'s all-time biggest TRP rated film ever.
His releases of 2019 were comedy-thriller ''[[Allu Ramendran]]'' and a medical thriller  ''[[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]]''. Allu Ramendran met with a positive response and was a commercial success. [[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]] received critical acclaim and was a major box office success of 2019. His performance in both films was highly praised. His first release of 2020 was crime thriller ''[[Anjaam Pathiraa]]'', in which he played the central character, Anwar Hussain. The film received highly positive reviews and becomes the first blockbuster film of 2020 in Malayalam Film Industry. The film considered the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year grossed ₹50 crores worldwide <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/malayalam-film-anjaam-pathira-gets-hindi-remake-132090|title=Malayalam film 'Anjaam Pathiraa' gets a Hindi remake|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=1 September 2020|access-date=18 June 2021}}</ref> and also the highest TRP rated Malayalam film of the year across all channels as well as [[Surya Tv]]'s all-time biggest TRP rated film ever.


He started 2021 with three movies. [[Nayattu (2021 film)|Nayattu]],<ref>https://www.techradar.com/in/amp/news/malayalam-movie-nayattu-is-a-big-winner-on-indian-ott-platform</ref> which was released in theatres on 8 April, was critically acclaimed for showing the truth of the political circus. The movie was later released on Netflix and was well received by the audience.<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nayattu-movie-review-kunchako-boban-joju-george-and-nimisha-sajayan-starrer-thriller-shows-the-truth-of-political-circus-7309008/</ref>
He started 2021 with three movies. ''[[Nayattu (2021 film)|Nayattu]]'',<ref name="techradar.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/malayalam-movie-nayattu-is-a-big-winner-on-indian-ott-platform|title = Malayalam movie Nayattu is a big winner on Indian OTT platform|date = 10 May 2021}}</ref> which was released in theatres on 8 April, was critically acclaimed for showing the truth of the political circus. The movie was later released on Netflix.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nayattu-movie-review-kunchako-boban-joju-george-and-nimisha-sajayan-starrer-thriller-shows-the-truth-of-political-circus-7309008/|title = Nayattu movie review: Kunchako Boban, Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan's thriller shows the truth of political circus|date = 10 May 2021}}</ref>
The other two, ''[[Nizhal (2021 film)|Nizhal]]''<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nizhal-movie-review-nayanthara-kunchacko-boban-starrer-thriller-is-disappointing-7311024/|title=Nizhal movie review: Nayanthara, Kunchacko Boban thriller is high on promise and low on delivery|date=12 May 2021}}</ref> and ''[[Mohan Kumar Fans]]'', were also released in theatres.'[[Mohan Kumar Fans]]' was praised for their effective blend of satire and emotional drama.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/malayalam/2021/mar/19/mohan-kumar-fans-movie-review-a-fairly-effective-blend-of-satire-and-emotional-drama-23451.html|title = Mohan Kumar Fans Movie Review: A fairly effective blend of satire and emotional drama| website=[[Cinema Express]] | date=19 March 2021 }}</ref> He ended 2021 with ''[[Bheemante Vazhi]]'', which saw a theatre release on 3 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/news/kunchacko-boban-chemban-vinod-ashraf-hamsa-movie-bheemante-vazhi-release-date-announced-1.6149468|title=കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബന്റെ 'ഭീമന്റെ വഴി' ഡിസംബറിൽ തീയേറ്ററുകളിൽ|date=5 November 2021 }}</ref> After four weeks of theatrical run, the film was released in [[Amazon Prime Video]] on 30 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://getindianews.com/bheemante-vazhi-ott-release-date-and-time-on-amazon-prime-video-confirmed/|title=Bheemante Vazhi OTT Release Date and Time on Amazon Prime Video Confirmed|date=15 January 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/bheemante-vazhi-on-amazon-prime-video-ott-release-kunchacko-boban-chemban-vinod-jose-r4x9zl|title=Bheemante Vazhi on Prime Video : ചാക്കോച്ചന്‍റെ വേറിട്ട കഥാപാത്രം; 'ഭീമന്‍റെ വഴി' ആമസോണ്‍ പ്രൈമില്‍}}</ref>


The other two, [[Nizhal (2021 film)|Nizhal]]<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nizhal-movie-review-nayanthara-kunchacko-boban-starrer-thriller-is-disappointing-7311024/</ref> and '[[Mohan Kumar Fans]]',  were released on OTT platforms.'[[Mohan Kumar Fans]]' was praised for their effective blend of satire and emotional drama.<ref>https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/malayalam/2021/mar/19/mohan-kumar-fans-movie-review-a-fairly-effective-blend-of-satire-and-emotional-drama-23451.html</ref>
He started 2022 with political social-thriller film ''[[Pada (film)|Pada]]'' and starred in ''[[Ariyippu]]'' and ''[[Nna Thaan Case Kodu]]'' later that year. All three films opened to highly positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/pada-movie-review-captivating-thriller-on-a-real-life-fight-for-adivasi-rights-and-the-fury-of-the-oppressed-10546411.html|title=Pada movie review: Captivating thriller on a real-life fight for Adivasi rights and the fury of the oppressed|author=Anna M. M. Vetticad|website=Firstpost|date=12 April 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/aug/11/ariyippu-review-mahesh-narayanan-examines-a-volatile-situation-in-his-finest-2486238.html|title='Ariyippu' review: Mahesh Narayanan examines a volatile situation in his finest|first=Sajin |last=Shrijith |date=11 August 2022|access-date=12 August 2022|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-08-11 |title='Nna Thaan Case Kodu' movie review: An earnest Kunchacko Boban in a biting satire |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nna-thaan-case-kodu-movie-review-an-earnest-kunchacko-boban-in-a-biting-satire/article65757600.ece |access-date=2023-07-21 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Kunchako was a part of the multistarrer ''[[2018 (film)|2018]]'' (2023) based on the [[2018 Kerala floods]].<ref>{{Cite web |title='2018' is a well-made film that recreates one of Kerala's worst moments in recent memory |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/05/05/jude-anthany-joseph-2018-movie-review-tovino-thomas.html |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=OnManorama |archive-date=20 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520185901/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/05/05/jude-anthany-joseph-2018-movie-review-tovino-thomas.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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==Other works==
==Other works==
[[File:Kunchacko boban.JPG|thumb|right|upright|Boban at an event]]
Besides films and business, Kunchacko support [[social causes]]. In 2014 Kunchacko Boban, launched Celebrity Cricket Club (C3). He is the chairman of the organisation C3, and a group of celebrities came together to pledge their time and effort for charity initiative. The club stands for cricket, charity and comradeship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fwdlife.in/celebrity-cricket-club|title=FWD launches CELEBRITY CRICKET CLUB |date=18 July 2014 |access-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>
Beside films and business, Kunchacko also promotes [[social causes]]. In 2014 Kunchacko Boban, Chairman of the organisation C3 launched Celebrity Cricket Club (C3), a group of celebrities came together to pledge their time and effort for charity initiative. The club stands for cricket, charity and comradeship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fwdlife.in/celebrity-cricket-club|title=FWD launches CELEBRITY CRICKET CLUB |access-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>


In 2015, he opened Al Fasht Medical Centre in [[Sharjah]], a medical centre providing comparatively low-cost health care for [[child development|child behaviour]], [[autism]], and adult [[psychiatry]].<ref>https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/film-star-kunchako-boban-on-a-social-mission</ref><ref>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/kunchako-boban-to-celebrate-wedding-anniversary-in-a-special-way-1.1482698</ref><ref>https://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/malayalam-star-kunjchako-boban-opens-autism-centre-in-uae-2015-03-03-1.582889</ref>
In 2015, he opened Al Fasht Medical Centre in [[Sharjah]], a medical centre providing comparatively low-cost health care for [[child development|child behaviour]], [[autism]], and adult [[psychiatry]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/film-star-kunchako-boban-on-a-social-mission|title = Film star Kunchako Boban on a social mission}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/kunchako-boban-to-celebrate-wedding-anniversary-in-a-special-way-1.1482698|title = Kunchako Boban to celebrate wedding anniversary in a special way| date=31 March 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/malayalam-star-kunjchako-boban-opens-autism-centre-in-uae-2015-03-03-1.582889|title = Malayalam star Kunjchako Boban opens autism centre in UAE - Entertainment - Emirates24&#124;7| date=3 March 2015 }}</ref>


== Television ==
== Television ==
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Channel !!Notes !! Ref
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Channel !!Notes !! Ref
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|-
| 2018 || ''[[Nayika Nayakan]]'' || Mentor || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Reality Show || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/10/15/kunchacko-boban-about-nayika-nayakan-tv-show-mazhavil.html|title=Kunchacko Boban is cool both on and off this show |access-date=25 October 2018}}</ref>
| 2018 || ''[[Nayika Nayakan]]'' || Mentor || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Reality Show || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-fame-meenakshi-shares-a-candid-photo-with-actor-kunchako-boban/articleshow/66243150.cms|title=Nayika Nayakan fame Meenakshi shares a candid photo with actor Kunchako Boban|work=The Times of India|date=16 October 2018|access-date=23 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 2019 ||  ''Mazhavil Entertainment Awards'' || Host || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Award Show ||
|-
|2020 ||''Star Magic'' || Himself on Onam Celebration || [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers TV]] ||Special Guest ||
|-
|2020 ||''Changanu Chackochan'' || Himself on Christmas Celebration || [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] ||Special Show ||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/mollywood-star-kunchacko-boban-is-back-with-a-christmas-special-show-on-tv/articleshow/79742253.cms|title=Mollywood star Kunchacko Boban is back with a Christmas special show on TV|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|2021||''Funs Upon a Time''||Judge||[[Amrita TV]]||Reality show||
|-
|-
| 2019 || Mazhavil Entertainment Awards || Host || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Award Show || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.televisionpost.com/mazhavil-manorama-to-telecast-its-first-award-show-in-two-parts-on-18-19-may/l|title=Mazhavil Entertainment Award |access-date=16 May 2019}}</ref>
|2021||''E-Classil Njanumund ''||Host||Amrita TV||Happiness Challenge: Social service show||
|-
|-
|2020 ||''Star Magic'' || Himself on Onam Celebration || [[Flowers (TV channel)]] ||Special Guest ||
|2021||''Anjinodu Injodinju''||Contestant||Surya TV||Game show||
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|2020 ||''Changanu Chackochan'' || Himself on Christmas Celebration || [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] ||Special Show ||
|2023||''Dancing stars''||Grand finale judge||Asianet||reality show||
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|2021||''Funs Upon a time''||Judge||[[Amrita TV]]||Reality show||
|2023 ||''Pullipulikalum Chackochanum'' || Himself on Onam Celebration || [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers TV]] ||Special Guest ||
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! Ref
! Ref
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! scope="row" | [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
! scope="row" rowspan="3" |
[[Kerala State Film Awards]]  
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| Best Actor
|rowspan="2" | ''[[Nna Thaan Case Kodu]]''
|{{Nom}}
|-
| Special Jury Award (Acting)
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| 2004
| 2004
| Special Mention
| Special Jury Mention (Acting)
| [[Ee Snehatheerathu]]
| ''[[Ee Snehatheerathu]]''
| {{Won}}
| {{Won}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://awardsandwinners.com/category/kerala-state-film-award/2004/ |title=2004 Kerala State Film Award |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |[[Locarno Film Festival]]
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| Best Actor
|rowspan="2" | ''[[Ariyippu]]''
|{{Nom}}
|
|-
| Best Film
|{{Nom}}
|
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="5" | [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| 2012
| 2012
| Best Actor in a Negative Role - Malayalam
| Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam)
| [[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]
| ''[[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]''
| {{Won}}
| {{Won}}
|
|
|-
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[Filmfare Awards]]
|  rowspan="2" | 2020
| Best Actor (Malayalam)
|rowspan="2" | ''[[Anjaam Pathiraa]]''
|{{Nom}}
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dhanush-manju-warrier-chetan-kumar-others-siima-awards-announces-nominees-154502|title=Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Chetan Kumar, others: SIIMA Awards announces nominees|work=The News Minute|date=28 August 2021|access-date=27 September 2021}}</ref>
|-
| Best Actor Critics (Malayalam)
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/09/20/siima-awards-malayalam-winners-list-2019-2020-films.html|title=SIIMA awards: Check out Malayalam winners of 2019 and 2020|date=20 September 2021 |access-date=27 September 2021|work=Onmaorama}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| Best Actor (Malayalam)
|rowspan="2" | ''[[Nna Thaan Case Kodu]]''
|{{Nom}}
|-
| Best Actor Critics (Malayalam)
| {{Won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="6" | [[Filmfare Awards]]
| 2010
| 2010
| Best Actor – Malayalam
| Best Actor – Malayalam
| [[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]
| ''[[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]''
| {{Nominated}}
| {{Nominated}}
|
|
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| 2018
| 2018
| Best Supporting Actor - Malayalam
| Best Supporting Actor - Malayalam
| [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]
| ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]''
| {{Nominated}}
| {{Nominated}}
|
|
|-
| 2022
| Best Actor - Malayalam
| ''[[Anjaam Pathiraa]]''
| {{Nominated}}
|
|-
| 2023
| Best Actor – Malayalam
| ''[[Nna Thaan Case Kodu]]''
| {{won}}
|
|-
| 2023
| Best Movie – Malayalam
| ''[[Nna Thaan Case Kodu]]''
| {{won}}
|
|-
| 2023
| Best Movie (Critics) – Malayalam
| ''[[Ariyippu]]''
| {{won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" |  [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]]
| 2022
| Best Actor
| ''[[Nna Thaan Case Kodu]]'', ''[[Ariyippu]]'' and ''[[Pada (film)|Pada]]''
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" |  [[J. C. Daniel Award]]
| 2022
| Best Actor
| ''[[Nna Thaan Case Kodu]]'', ''[[Ariyippu]]''
| {{Won}}
|
|-
|-
! scope="row" | [[Asiavision Awards]]
! scope="row" | [[Asiavision Awards]]
| 2016
| 2016
| Man of the Year
| Man of the Year
| [[Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]] and [[Vettah]]
| ''[[Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]]'' and ''[[Vettah]]''
| {{Won}}
| {{Won}}
|
|
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| 2016
| 2016
| Best Actor in a Negative Role – Malayalam
| Best Actor in a Negative Role – Malayalam
| [[Chirakodinja Kinavukal]]
| ''[[Chirakodinja Kinavukal]]''
| {{Nominated}}
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In this Indian name, the name Boban is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Kunchacko.

Kunchacko Boban
Kunchacko Boban in 2008
Born (1976-11-02) 2 November 1976 (age 49)[1]
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Other namesChackochan[2]
Youth Icon
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Actor
  • producer
  • businessman
Years active1981 (child artist);
1997–present
Works
Full list
Spouse(s)
Priya Ann Samuel
(
m. 2005)
Children1
Parent(s)
Relatives
FamilySee Kunchacko family

Kunchacko Boban (born 2 November 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in the Malayalam film industry.[3] He is referred to as Chackochan, and during the early 2000s, he was called "chocolate boy" because of his romantic image.[4][5] He has acted in more than 100 films in more than two decades. He is a member of the Kunchacko family.[6]

Kunchacko's debut was as a child in the film Dhanya (1981) produced by his father Boban Kunchacko.[7][8] He debuted as an adult leading role in Fazil's 1997 romantic drama Aniyathipraavu opposite Shalini, which became the highest-grossing Malayalam film till that point, establishing him as a bankable actor overnight.[9][10][11] He appeared in a brief role in Harikrishnans (1998) starring Mohanlal and Mammootty, which was the top Malayalam box office grosser of the year. Kunchacko and Shalini joined again in the successful romantic films Nakshatratharattu (1998), Niram (1999) and Prem Poojari (1999).[12] Niram (2000) emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the year, spawning several remakes. By then he had created a "romantic hero" image in Malayalam cinema, nevertheless, he also had success in other genres, as a villager in the comedy Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001) and as a son to a debt-ridden family in the drama Kasthooriman (2003). His career took a setback after few box office failures during the mid-2000s. He took a break from films in 2006 and moved on to business.

Post a hiatus of three years he returned to films with the 2009 comedy Gulumal: The Escape, a commercial success.[13] After his comeback, Kunchacko completely changed his romantic hero image and he proved his versatility as an actor by doing various different roles.[14] He regained his stardom with commercially successful films and reestablished himself as one of the popular lead actors of Malayalam cinema.[15] His roles in critically and commercially acclaimed films like Traffic (2011), How Old Are You? (2014), Take Off (2017), Vettah (2016), Virus (2019), Anjaam Pathiraa (2020), Nayattu (2021), Pada (2022), Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022), 2018 (2023), Bougainvillea (2024) and Officer on Duty (2025) were widely appreciated. He won the Kerala State Film Award for his performance in the satire, Nna Thaan Case Kodu and the ensemble survival thriller 2018 (2023) became the highest grossing Malayalam film up to that point. He is also known for his dancing skills.[16]

In 2016, Kunchacko produced the comedy drama film Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho through Udaya Studios, in the process of reviving the studio after a 30-year hiatus.[17] He also launched another production house, Kunchacko Boban Productions, debuting with the Mahesh Narayanan directorial, Ariyippu (2022), which premiered in the Concorso internazionale of the 75th Locarno Film Festival on 4 August 2022, where it was nominated for Golden Leopard.[18]

Early life and family[edit | edit source]

Kunchacko Boban (also known as Chackochan)[19]Template:AI-retrieved source was born in Alappuzha, Kerala. He hails from the Maliampurakal family, which is credited for owning the first film studio in Kerala, Udaya Studios,[20][21] considered the ancestral home of the Malayalam film industry. His great-grandfather, M. M. Chacko, started the first boat service in Kuttanad.

He was named after his grandfather, the legendary film producer Kunchacko, who established Udaya Studios. He is the grand-nephew[22] of Navodaya Appachan of Navodaya Studios. His father, Boban Kunchako, is the cousin of Jijo Punnose, also a film director.[21] His father, Boban Kunchacko, was also an actor, director, and producer who was part of a few films produced by Udaya. Kunchacko’s mother, Molly, is a housewife and has two younger sisters, Anu and Minu.[21]

After completing his pre-degree[23] from SB College, Changanacherry, in 1996, he graduated with a first-class in B.Com from SD College, Alappuzha,[24] in 1997.[25] Being an avid sports enthusiast, he plays various games like cricket, table tennis, basketball, and badminton, with badminton being the one he is best at. He was trained in Bharatanatyam[26] during his childhood.[27][28]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Kunchacko Boban married his fan-turned long-term sweetheart, Priya Ann Samuel, on April 2, 2005, at the Little Flower Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Ernakulam.[29][30] They became parents to Izahaak Boban Kunchacko on April 16, 2019.[31][32] His son's baptism took place on 30 June 2019, and the event was attended by prominent personalities of the Malayalam film industry.[33]

Acting career[edit | edit source]

1997–2006[edit | edit source]

Kunchacko Boban was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by versatile director Fazil. His debut film, Aniathipravu (1997), co-starring Shalini, and directed by Fazil,[34] turned out to be the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever and Kunchacko Boban's performance as Sudhi, the lead character was well received by young audiences and families. The Kunchacko Boban - Shalini pair was considered one of the best star pairs of the Malayalam film industry.|[35]

Following the success of Aniathipravu, Kunchacko Boban was cast in hit films such as Nakshathrathaarattu (1998), Mayilpeelikkavu (1998) and Niram (1999), which was among 1999's highest-grossing Malayalam films and songs of "Niram" are still very popular.[citation needed] The actor reunited with his debut film's director Fazil in Harikrishnans, where he played a cameo, which marked the reunion of Mohanlal and Mammootty after eight years and it was the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year.|[36] Then he appeared in commercially successful films such as Priyam (2000), Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000), Dosth (2001), Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001) and Kalyanaraman (2002).

In 2005, after his marriage, he took a break from films.

2008–present[edit | edit source]

Kunchacko Boban returned to films in 2008 with a special appearance in a song in Twenty:20 and later acted in Shafi's LollyPop. His real comeback was in 2009 with comedy film Gulumal: The Escape, directed by popular ad filmmaker and director V. K. Prakash. Gulumal was followed by a string of successful films which established him as one of the most successful actors of the last decade and he made a complete makeover of his screen image in his comeback.

In 2010 he played the lead role in the films such as Jeethu Joseph's Mummy & Me, Sakudumbam Shyamala and Lal Jose's Elsamma Enna Aankutty, all of which were commercial successes and reviewers praised Kunchacko Boban for his performance in Elsamma Enna Aankutty.[37]

In 2011, he played the central character in the road thriller film Traffic. The film's success and wide critical acclaim ushered in a trend that followed in Malayalam cinema, dubbed the New generation movies. This was followed by another film Seniors where for the first time he took on a negative role playing a criminal, which was commercial success at the box office[38] and he won SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role - Malayalam. In the same year he acted again in films like Three Kings, Sevens and Doctor Love.[39] He also won the Youth Icon award at Asianet Film Awards.

In 2012, he was featured in three films, Lal Jose's Spanish Masala, Ordinary and Mallu Singh. In Spanish Masala he played a full-length negative role which had Dileep as main lead. Ordinary had a high opening at the Kerala box office and had 10,000 showings in theatres before reaching the 50-day mark.[40] Mallu Singh is credited as 50th film of Kunchacko Boban.[41] Ordinary and Mallu Singh both films became major commercial success at the box office.[42]

His started 2013 with comedy thriller Romans, which was a blockbuster at the box office and later, 3 Dots, God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam,[43] Kadhaveedu, Vishudhan, and Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum, a commercial success.[44]

Kunchacko Boban also gained critical acclaim for his performance, in films such as God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam (2013), Vishudhan (2013), Kadhaveedu (2013), How Old Are You (2014), Madhura Naranga (2015), Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal (2015) and Vettah (2016).

He was also a part of Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal, directed by Dr. Biju, was an eye-opener on how the use of endosulfan affected Northern Kerala villages.[45] The film was screened at the United Nations and was also selected for many world-famous film festivals including the Toronto Film Festival, New York Indian Film Festival, and International Film Festival of India. Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal earned the national award for Best Film made on environmental preservation.[46]

In 2016, Kunchacko revamped Udaya Pictures, the iconic Malayalam production house. Kochauvva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho marked his debut as a producer under this new film outfit.

The year 2017 saw three films, Take Off, Ramante Eden Thottam and Varnyathil Aashanka, earned him numerous accolades as a mature and versatile actor.[47] Take Off was produced in memory of the late director Rajesh Pillai and earned several awards in State, National and International competitions.[48][49] The characters of these films earned him the Family Hero award at the Vanitha Film Awards and Best Actor critics award at the Asianet Film Awards.[50] The film also happened to release on the 20th anniversary of his film debut Aniyathipravu.

He began 2018 with back-to-back successful films, Shikkari Shambhu, Kuttanadan Marpappa and Panchavarnathatha.[51] His next two releases were Mangalyam Thanthunanena and Johny Johny Yes Appa. His final release of the year was Lal Jose's Thattumpurath Achuthan.[52]

His releases of 2019 were comedy-thriller Allu Ramendran and a medical thriller Virus. Allu Ramendran met with a positive response and was a commercial success. Virus received critical acclaim and was a major box office success of 2019. His performance in both films was highly praised. His first release of 2020 was crime thriller Anjaam Pathiraa, in which he played the central character, Anwar Hussain. The film received highly positive reviews and becomes the first blockbuster film of 2020 in Malayalam Film Industry. The film considered the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year grossed ₹50 crores worldwide [53] and also the highest TRP rated Malayalam film of the year across all channels as well as Surya Tv's all-time biggest TRP rated film ever.

He started 2021 with three movies. Nayattu,[54] which was released in theatres on 8 April, was critically acclaimed for showing the truth of the political circus. The movie was later released on Netflix.[55] The other two, Nizhal[56] and Mohan Kumar Fans, were also released in theatres.'Mohan Kumar Fans' was praised for their effective blend of satire and emotional drama.[57] He ended 2021 with Bheemante Vazhi, which saw a theatre release on 3 December 2021.[58] After four weeks of theatrical run, the film was released in Amazon Prime Video on 30 December 2021.[59][60]

He started 2022 with political social-thriller film Pada and starred in Ariyippu and Nna Thaan Case Kodu later that year. All three films opened to highly positive reviews.[61][62][63] Kunchako was a part of the multistarrer 2018 (2023) based on the 2018 Kerala floods.[64]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Main article: Kunchacko Boban filmography

Other works[edit | edit source]

Besides films and business, Kunchacko support social causes. In 2014 Kunchacko Boban, launched Celebrity Cricket Club (C3). He is the chairman of the organisation C3, and a group of celebrities came together to pledge their time and effort for charity initiative. The club stands for cricket, charity and comradeship.[65]

In 2015, he opened Al Fasht Medical Centre in Sharjah, a medical centre providing comparatively low-cost health care for child behaviour, autism, and adult psychiatry.[66][67][68]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Channel Notes Ref
2018 Nayika Nayakan Mentor Mazhavil Manorama Reality Show [69]
2019 Mazhavil Entertainment Awards Host Mazhavil Manorama Award Show
2020 Star Magic Himself on Onam Celebration Flowers TV Special Guest
2020 Changanu Chackochan Himself on Christmas Celebration Asianet Special Show [70]
2021 Funs Upon a Time Judge Amrita TV Reality show
2021 E-Classil Njanumund Host Amrita TV Happiness Challenge: Social service show
2021 Anjinodu Injodinju Contestant Surya TV Game show
2023 Dancing stars Grand finale judge Asianet reality show
2023 Pullipulikalum Chackochanum Himself on Onam Celebration Flowers TV Special Guest

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Film Result Ref

Kerala State Film Awards

2022 Best Actor Nna Thaan Case Kodu Nominated
Special Jury Award (Acting) Won
2004 Special Jury Mention (Acting) Ee Snehatheerathu Won
Locarno Film Festival 2022 Best Actor Ariyippu Nominated
Best Film Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards 2012 Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) Seniors Won
2020 Best Actor (Malayalam) Anjaam Pathiraa Nominated [71]
Best Actor Critics (Malayalam) Won [72]
2022 Best Actor (Malayalam) Nna Thaan Case Kodu Nominated
Best Actor Critics (Malayalam) Won
Filmfare Awards 2010 Best Actor – Malayalam Elsamma Enna Aankutty Nominated
2018 Best Supporting Actor - Malayalam Take Off Nominated
2022 Best Actor - Malayalam Anjaam Pathiraa Nominated
2023 Best Actor – Malayalam Nna Thaan Case Kodu Won
2023 Best Movie – Malayalam Nna Thaan Case Kodu Won
2023 Best Movie (Critics) – Malayalam Ariyippu Won
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2022 Best Actor Nna Thaan Case Kodu, Ariyippu and Pada Won
J. C. Daniel Award 2022 Best Actor Nna Thaan Case Kodu, Ariyippu Won
Asiavision Awards 2016 Man of the Year Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho and Vettah Won
IIFA Utsavam 2016 Best Actor in a Negative Role – Malayalam Chirakodinja Kinavukal Nominated
Asianet Film Awards 2010 Best Star Pair Mummy & Me Won [73]
2011 Youth Icon of the Year Various films Won
2012 Special Jury Award Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum and Romans Won
2014 Youth Icon of the Year Various films Won
2018 Best Actor critics Take Off, Ramante Edanthottam and Varnyathil Aashanka Won
Vanitha Film Awards 2010 Best Star Pair Mummy & Me Won
2018 Best Family Hero Take Off and Ramante Edanthottam Won [74]
2020 Socially Responsible Actor Virus Won
Asianet Comedy Awards 2017 Versatile Actor Various films Won [75]
Jai Hind TV Awards 2013 Popular Actor Various films Won
Kerala Kaumudi Awards 2010 Youth Icon Various films Won
CPC Cine Awards 2020 Special Honorary Award Udaya Studios Won

References[edit | edit source]

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  2. ↑ "Latest News, Videos and Photos of Chackochan". The Times of India.
  3. ↑ "Four decades of Kunchacko Boban". Archived from the original on 11 August 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
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  15. ↑ "Kunchacko Boban says he does not deserve the title of a Superstar". 4 September 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  16. ↑ "Kunchacko Boban Is at His Best in This New Dance Number!". 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
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