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Innocent

Acting Born Feb 28, 1948 Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India 24 credits

Biography

Innocent Vareed Thekkethala popularly known as Innocent, was an Indian film actor and politician. He was born in Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of the state of Kerala. He was one of the most successful and leading comedy actors of Malayalam cinema. He was noted for his witty mannerisms and dialogue delivery in the typical Thrissur accent.In 2013, Innocent was diagnosed with throat cancer (lymphoma) and was hospitalised. But sources close to him stated the cancer was in its early stages for which he duly took treatment. Innocent was a sitting member of parliament representing the Chalakudy constituency in the Lok Sabha.

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Known for

Film

No. 20 Madras Mail

as Nadar
Film

Utharam

as Nanu
Film

Ramji Rao Speaking

as Mannar Mathai
Film

Chakkikotha Chankaran

as Bhagavathar
Film

Innale

1989

Full filmography

  • Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha (1986)
  • No. 20 Madras Mail (1990) as Nadar
  • Excuse Me Ethu Collegila? (1996) as CK
  • Udayon (2005) as Rarichan
  • Pachuvum Kovalanum (2011) as Bhadranpillai
  • Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam (2012) as Police Officer
  • Paavam Poornima (1984)
  • Utharam (1989) as Nanu
  • Sunny (2021) as Dr. Eerali
  • Kuttanadan Marpappa (2018) as Ummachan
  • Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983) as Film Producer
  • Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha (2011) as Mathayi
  • Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) as Mannar Mathai
  • Varnam (1989) as Varadan Pillai
  • Chakkikotha Chankaran (1989) as Bhagavathar
  • Sarvakalasala (1987) as Innachan
  • Aryan (1988) as Govindan Nair
  • Malayogam (1990) as Rama Kurup
  • Kaazhcha (2004) as Father Kuriakose
  • Meenamasathile Suryan (1986) as Adikari
  • Innale (1989)
  • Makal (2022) as Dr Govindhan
  • Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993) as Ananda Kuruppu
  • Odiyan (2018) as Gopi Mash