Kunchan

Kunchan, wow, where do you even start with a guy like him? The man’s got a face you just don’t forget, popping up in films that, honestly, everyone and their grandma’s probably seen at least once. Drishyam? Absolute classic. That 2013 thriller basically had everyone clutching their seats, biting their nails, and wondering how the heck Georgekutty was going to outsmart the cops this time. Kunchan’s role there – subtle, but it sticks. He’s not the guy hogging the spotlight, but he knows how to leave a mark, kind of like that one friend at a party who doesn’t say much but ends up in all the best stories. Jump back to the late ‘80s and you spot him in Nair Saab, a flick that oozes that old-school action vibe. Uniforms, discipline, and a whole lot of drama—just the kind of thing Malayalam cinema loved back then. Kunchan’s got this knack for fitting right into ensemble casts, like he’s the glue holding chaotic scenes together. Thanthram, from 1988, is another one people remember. It’s got all the twists and turns you want from a legal thriller, and, again, there’s Kunchan, doing his thing—never flashy, but always memorable. What’s wild is how he manages to bounce between genres, never missing a beat. He slides into comedies, thrillers, dramas, doesn’t matter. Decades in the game, still making an impact. Not exactly a superstar, but honestly, Malayalam films wouldn’t be the same without his familiar face popping up when you least expect it.