Kunchacko

Production

Kunchacko

Born — Died

1910-02-19 — 1976-06-15

Place of birth

Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Known for

Production

Credits

40 titles

Kunchacko was an Indian film producer and director who worked in the Malayalam film industry. His venture Udaya Studios influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of Madras, Tamil Nadu to Kerala. Kunchacko was born to Mani Chacko Maliampurackal and Eliyamma in Pulinkunnoo, Alappuzha, Kerala, India in 1912. His father was the first to start a boat service in Kuttanad. Kunchacko became interested in the art of filmmaking as he grew up. After finishing his intermediate schooling (pre-degree equivalent) he made plans to establish a film studio in Kerala. In 1947, he established Udaya Studio in Pathirappally, Alappuzha. In his early days, Kunchacko produced fil…

Known for

Behind the camera

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Thenaruvi

1973

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Thenaruvi

1973

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Kattuthulasi

1965

Lora Where Are You? poster
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Lora Nee Evide (transl. Lora Where are you?) is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by M. Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Ushakumari, K. P. Ummer, KPAC Lalitha, Radhika and Adoor Pankajam in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj.

Lora Where Are You?

1971

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Nalla Thanka , the only sister of Nallannan , the King of Madhurapuri, is wedded to Somanathan , the king of the neighbouring kingdom Ratnapuri. Alankari, the wicked wife of Nallannan becomes envious of the prosperity of Ratnapuri and the happy married life of Nalla Thanka.

Nalla Thanka

1950

Cheenavala poster
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Three fishermen, Rana, Pappu and Konthi, face a dilemma due to their grown-up children. Wealthy Rana's son falls in love with Pappu's daughter, which leads to a rivalry between him and Konthi's son.

Cheenavala

1975

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Three fishermen, Rana, Pappu and Konthi, face a dilemma due to their grown-up children. Wealthy Rana's son falls in love with Pappu's daughter, which leads to a rivalry between him and Konthi's son.

Cheenavala

1975

Jeevitha Nouka poster
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Soman is brought up by his elder brother Raju and his shrewish wife Janu. Soman is in love with Lakshmi, the daughter of a poor village performer Kaniyan who belongs to a lower caste. Raju, employed by the zamindar and Janu resent the inter-caste marriage between Soman and Lakshmi.

Jeevitha Nouka

1951

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Bharya is a 1962 Malayalam language film starring Sathyan and Ragini in the lead roles. It was directed by Kunchacko based on a novel with the same title by Kanam EJ. The novel was based on the controversial Thiruvalla Ammalu murder case.

Bharya

1962

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Bharya is a 1962 Malayalam language film starring Sathyan and Ragini in the lead roles. It was directed by Kunchacko based on a novel with the same title by Kanam EJ. The novel was based on the controversial Thiruvalla Ammalu murder case.

Bharya

1962

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Vellinakshatram

1949

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Thumbolarcha is a legendary female warrior from the North Kerala Vadakkanpattu ballads, known for her strength and beauty, who was also the sister of Unniyarcha. Her story often involves a conflict with Chandu, who desires her and also has a relationship with her family.

Thumbolarcha

1974

Ponnapuram Kotta poster
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Ponnapuram Kotta is a 1973 Malayalam language film starring Prem Nazir, K. P. Ummer, Vijayasree and Vijayanirmala in the lead roles.

Ponnapuram Kotta

1973

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Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty

1976

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Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty

1976

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The film is adapted from the 1961 Bollywood film Stree.

Shakunthala

1965

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Film directed by Kunchako

Panchavan Kadu

1971

Kodungallooramma poster
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Kodungallooramma is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, K. R. Vijaya, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It was based on the Tamil poem Chilappathikaram by Ilango Adigal and also tells the story of Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, where the leading deity is also considered as Kannaki, the heroine of Chilappathikaram. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan.

Kodungallooramma

1968

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An illiterate rich landlord Aboobacker Haji married three times and divorced all the three wives. His next aim is to get married again which according to traditions will be his last marriage.

Umma

1960

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An illiterate rich landlord Aboobacker Haji married three times and divorced all the three wives. His next aim is to get married again which according to traditions will be his last marriage.

Umma

1960

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Ramu, a postman, gives shelter to a girl, who has escaped from the hands of a few Naxalites. However, problems arise when his fiance's parents doubt him to be a Naxalite as they find a gun with him.

Postmane Kananilla

1972

Pearl View poster
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Pearl View is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Manavalan Joseph in lead roles. The film had musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan.

Pearl View

1970

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Durga

1974

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Durga

1974

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Inapravugal

1965

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Inapravugal

1965

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Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre

1975

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Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre

1975

Aromalunni poster
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Based on Vadakkan Pattukal, a collection of Northern Ballads of medieval origin.

Aromalunni

1972

Aromalunni poster
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Based on Vadakkan Pattukal, a collection of Northern Ballads of medieval origin.

Aromalunni

1972

Gandharavakshetram poster
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Lakshmi (Saradha) is married to Satheeshan (Madhu). She gives birth to a child, but their relationship begins to crumble when Lakshmi reveals that the real Father of her son is a celestial being.

Gandharavakshetram

1972

Punnapra Vayalar poster
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Punnapra Vayalar is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan.

Punnapra Vayalar

1968

You Made Me a Communist poster
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Paramu, a farmer, lives with his wife and two kids in a small village. He struggles to earn money for his family. Things take a turn when his son exposes the wrongdoings of Nair, a cruel landlord.

You Made Me a Communist

1970

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Mallanum Mathevanum

1976

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Mallanum Mathevanum

1976

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Pazhassi Raja, a warrior prince, signs a treaty with the British in a bid to defeat Tipu Sultan. When the Britishers double-cross him, he fights them bravely and tries to protect his palace.

Pazhassi Raja

1964

Anarkali poster
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Prince Salim, son of Akbar falls in love with Anarkali. Akbar forbids Salim to prolong this affair as he wanted his son to marry a Rajput princess and thereby strengthen communal harmony.

Anarkali

1966

Anarkali poster
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Prince Salim, son of Akbar falls in love with Anarkali. Akbar forbids Salim to prolong this affair as he wanted his son to marry a Rajput princess and thereby strengthen communal harmony.

Anarkali

1966

Kannappanunni poster
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Kannappanunni is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film based on Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of India. It was the 100th film featuring Prem Nazir and Sheela as the leading pair. It was Udaya Studio's 75th film. The film was directed and produced by Kunchako. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Jayabharathi in lead roles. The film had musical score and songs by K. Raghavan.

Kannappanunni

1977

Koottukudumbam poster
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A large joint family bears the brunt of the socialist culture that threatens to uproot it. For many years, a young daughter silently suffers due to the repercussions until she can take it no more.

Koottukudumbam

1969