 Kunchacko Boban (also known as Chackochan) was born in a Catholic Christian family at Alleppey, Kerala.He hails from the Maliampurakal family, who is credited with owning the first film studio in Kerala, Udaya Studios; his great grandfather, Maliampurakal Mani Chacko, started the first boat service in Kuttanadu.He is the grandson of legendary film producer Kunchacko, who also established Udaya Studios.