Malayalam actor Kunchacko Boban has had an extraordinary year with a string of diverse movies, an industry hit, and the prestigious Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Mention (Acting) for his performance in ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu.’
The 47-year-old actor recently shared insights into how he consistently delivers exciting projects during the Galatta Plus Mega Malayalam Roundtable 2023.
He said, “To attract audiences, you should treat them like your girlfriend. Strive to be the best version of yourself, impress them, and provide everything, including the best of you so that they accompany you to your home. Therefore, you need to be on your toes all the time; only then will they come and watch your movies in theatres.”
When asked why and how Malayalam actors willingly take on projects even when they only have minor parts to play, Chackochan stressed that their priority is cinema, not their screen space or screen time.
“Since my early days, particularly since ‘Traffic,’ followed by ‘Virus’ and now ‘2018,’ I’ve been part of many so-called multi-starrers. What unites actors in these films is the excitement of exploring something new. This drive leads them to experiment with different combinations, characters and stories. For actors, the excitement factor plays a significant role in joining hands with like-minded people because, for them, cinema is the priority and takes precedence over own screen space or screen time. Those aspects become inconsequential when they have a compelling character or the opportunity to be part of a good movie. That, I believe, holds the most significance for all actors,” he added.