Kunchan

Kunchan

72 · Born: Nov 14, 1952

Personal Details

BornNov 14, 1952 Kochi, Kerala, India

Biography

Kunchan Nair, a stalwart of the Malayalam cinema, has been a stalwart presence in the Indian film industry for an impressive five decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. With a career spanning over five decades, he has amassed an astonishingly large body of work, having appeared in a staggering number of over 650 Malayalam films, a testament to his dedication and commitment to his craft.

Throughout his illustrious career, Kunchan has mostly been associated with minor roles, however, he has also demonstrated his impressive range by taking on important character roles that have left a lasting and profound impact on audiences, showcasing his remarkable versatility and adaptability as an actor.

Kunchan's illustrious acting career has its roots firmly planted in the bygone era of black and white Malayalam films, a testament to his enduring talent and dedication to the craft. Although his debut in the Tamil film "Manaivi" in 1969 was unfortunately met with the cruel fate of being unreleased, he did not allow this setback to deter him from pursuing his passion. Instead, he persevered and made his official foray into the world of cinema with the 1970 film "Rest House", thus marking the commencement of a long and illustrious journey that would take him to the pinnacle of success in the film industry.

Kunchan, a renowned actor, has had a distinguished career in Indian cinema, with a plethora of notable performances that have left a lasting impression on audiences. His impressive filmography boasts a range of memorable roles in various movies, including "Ivar" (1980),a notable film that marked the beginning of his journey in the industry.

His subsequent appearances in films such as "Nayakan" (1985),"Avanazhi" (1986),and "Carnivel" (1989) further solidified his position as a talented actor, with each role showcasing his remarkable versatility.

In the early 1990s, he appeared in a string of successful films, including "Aye Auto" (1990),"Kottayam Kunjachan" (1990),and "Lelam" (1997),cementing his status as a leading actor in the industry.

More recently, Kunchan has continued to impress audiences with his performances in critically acclaimed films, such as "Manmadhan Ambu" (2009),where he shared the screen with the legendary Kamal Haasan.

Throughout his illustrious career, Kunchan has consistently demonstrated his ability to take on a wide range of roles, from dramatic leads to comedic characters, earning him a reputation as one of the most talented and respected actors in the Indian film industry.

Career

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2022
Naradan
Naradan as Minister Thomman Varghese
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2020
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2019
Finals
Finals as Azeez
{"id":224728,"title":"Puthan Panam","year":"2017","character":"Bharathan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/puthan-panam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224728.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224728.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Puthan Panam
Puthan Panam as Bharathan
{"id":104424,"title":"Kali","year":"2016","character":"House owner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kali","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104424.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104424.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Kali
Kali as House owner
{"id":218519,"title":"Oppam","year":"2016","character":"Ganga's grandfather","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oppam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_218519.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_218519.jpg"},"released":1}
Oppam
Oppam as Ganga's grandfather
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2014
How Old Are You?
How Old Are You? as Narayanan
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{"id":21588,"title":"Mumbai Police","year":"2013","character":"ASI Sudhakaran Nair","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mumbai-police","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21588.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21588.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police as ASI Sudhakaran Nair
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Drishyam
Drishyam as Madhavan
{"id":117771,"title":"Face 2 Face","year":"2012","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/face-2-face-2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117771.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
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Ustad Hotel
Ustad Hotel as Driver Abdullah
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Da Thadiya
Da Thadiya as Joshya Thadikkaran
{"id":223080,"title":"Christian Brothers","year":"2011","character":"Minister's Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christian-brothers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223080.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Christian Brothers
Christian Brothers as Minister's Driver
{"id":228489,"title":"Vettam","year":"2004","character":"TTR","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vettam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228489.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Vettam
Vettam as TTR
{"id":225488,"title":"The King","year":"1995","character":"Kurup","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-king-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225488.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225488.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
The King
The King as Kurup
{"id":129269,"title":"Manathe Kottaram","year":"1994","character":"Security Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/manathe-kottaram","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129269.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129269.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Manathe Kottaram
Manathe Kottaram as Security Guard
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Pingami
Pingami as auto driver
{"id":223583,"title":"Bharatham","year":"1991","character":"Kuttan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bharatham","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223583.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223583.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Bharatham
Bharatham as Kuttan
{"id":221102,"title":"His Highness Abdullah","year":"1990","character":"Balaraman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/his-highness-abdullah","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221102.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221102.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
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1989
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