His debut film Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) was critically acclaimed for his role as a magistrate.
Kunhikrishnan resides at Thadiyan Kovval near Udinoor in Kasaragod district.He retired as a Hindi teacher in Udinoor School and is also a member of Padne Grama Panchayat.
Kunhikrishnan's first film Nna Thaan Case Kodu Unniraja brought it to the cinema.Later, Rajesh Madhavan, the casting director of this film, selected him.
Eldest son Sarang is in Merchant Navy.
Second son Azad is studying in Chennai.