As Kunchacko Boban turns 47, here’s an overview of his transformation over the years

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran 02/11/2023 Read the article

Popular for his dancing skills, Kunchacko Boban enjoyed a huge female fanbase during the initial years of his career. However, the actor wisely broke the image after a sabbatical.

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Though he is the son of filmmaker Boban Kunchacko and comes from a family (Udaya Pictures) he didn’t want to be an actor. It was director Fazil who got him for Aniyathipravu.

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After Aniyathipravu (1997), Kunchacko Boban played the lead in his next films, Nakshathrathaarattu (1998), Mayilpeelikavu (1998), and Niram (1999).

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After some duds like Mazhavillu (1998), Jalolsavam (2002), and Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (2003), he ventured into the real estate business and then got married in 2005.

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In 2009, Kunchacko Boban appeared again in VK Prakash’s dark comedy movie Gulumal where he played an important role along with Jayasurya which was a success.

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After his comeback, his transformation is evident in the role he played in Take Off (2017). The movie based on the rescue mission of Indian nurses stuck in Iraq won accolades.

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Kunchacko Boban also received a Special Jury Mention for his performance in Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) at the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards.

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He is currently busy with his upcoming film Grr.., an untitled film by Amal Neerad. He will also appear in Sureshanteyum Sumalatha Yudeyum Hridaya Hariyaya Pranayakadha.

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