January 3rd marks the birth anniversary of actor Kunchacko Boban's father Boban Kunchacko, who was an actor and renowned film producer. Taking to his Instagram handle, Kunchacko Boban penned a heartfelt note and also shared a candid throwback picture with his late dear father. “ ………Happy Birthday Appa….. Wishing you this year is a bit special. From a boy who was hard bent against being a part of movies in any form…to a man who can’t live a moment without It because of the passion for movies!!! From a boy who didn’t think of even surviving for a year in movies…to a man completing 25 years in movies!!! From a boy who detested the name Udaya…to the man who is producing his second movie under the banner!!! Appa….you instilled in me the love and passion for acting and movies ,without me even knowing about it. Whatever I have learned and earned is from the basics that was taught by you.And am still learning from you about movies,about friendship,about love and about life!!! Show me the light from up there during the darkest hours and shower me the blessings to surge ahead. All love from here to there…Umma (And today coincidentally happens to be the teaser release of my very First Tamil Movie. From a boy who didn’t want to do even a Malayalam movie….To a man making his first step in Tamil movie.!! Wish me luck Appa)”. From fans to celebs including Aashiq Abu, Rima Kallingal, Geethu Mohandas, Soubin Shahir, Keerthy Suresh, Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, commented on the post. The picture and post are now making the rounds on social media.

On the work front, Kunchacko Boban was last seen ‘Bheemante Vazhi’, directed by Ashraf Hamsa. The movie was released last month and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The actor is making his entry to Tamil cinema share screen space with actor Arvind Swamy in the movie 'Ottu'. It was recently, the team wrapped up the shoot in 63 days. Touted to be a drama thriller road movie ‘Ottu’s story will focus on two friends and their bond and also the story happens between Mangalore and Mumbai. The movie has Actress Eesha Rebba as the female lead.

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