5 Kunchacko Boban films where he is not a romantic hero

Kunchacko Boban was once the Bonafide romantic hero of Malayalam cinema with fans swooning over him after his very first film in a lead role, Aniyathipravu. His romantic movies with Shalini were especially a hit. But then the actor transitioned into more serious roles in the second innings of his career, and starred in thriller movies such as Bougainvillea, where his characters were a far cry from his chocolate hero roles. From Nna Thaan Case Kodu to Bougainvillea and Anjaam Pathiraa, discover Kunchacko Boban movies where he is not a romantic hero. 

Kunchacko Boban movies where he is not a romantic hero

Anjaam Pathiraa - Sun NXT, OTTplay Premium

After a series of killings are reported, the police are wary, especially since the victims are also cops. Kunchacko Boban steps in as consulting criminologist Anwar Hussain to help the cops in the investigation. Sharafudheen, Sreenath Bhasi, and Unnimaya Prasad are also part of the film. 

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After a political murder, a gang of four men are on the run. An unsuspecting youth too gets involved in the conflict. Kunchacko Boban, Arjun Ashokan, and Manoj KU play the key roles in the film, which is directed by Tinu Pappachan. 

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Bougainvillea, starring Kunchacko Boban and Jyothirmayi, revolves around a couple Royce and Reethu who get entangled in a police probe after some women are reported to be missing. Fahadh Faasil too appears in this thriller film, which is directed by Amal Neerad. 

Nna Thaan Case Kodu – JioHotstar

Kunchacko Boban appears as Rajeevan, who was once a petty thief. After he is accused of theft, Rajeevan decides to defend himself in court. The Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval directorial is one of the most striking courtroom dramas from Malayalam that you should watch. 

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Kunchacko Boban dons the role of magistrate John Baby in this mystery thriller. He comes across a schoolboy whose stories about crime turn out to be true. Nayanthara also play a lead role in the film along with Saiju Kurup and Divya Prabha.