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By Graves Hopper

Updated 13 April 2023

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Artist	Viswaprabha
Credit	Own work
License	cc-by-sa-3.0
Desc	Malayalam Cine Actor Innocent (2011 December - at Thrissur, Kerala)
Usage	Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0

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Indian actor

Innocent is ...

Dead

Born	4 March 1948 in Irinjalakuda
Died	26 March 2023 in Lakeshore Hospital
Age	75 years

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	India
Occupation	actor, politician and film producer
Position held	Member of the 16th Lok Sabha
Awards	Filmfare Awards South, Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam, Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film and Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film
Educated at	Don Bosco Hss Irinjalakuda and Lfc lps Irinjalakuda

About Innocent

Innocent Vareed Thekkethala, born on February 28, 1945, is a legendary Indian actor who has made a significant contribution to the Malayalam film industry. He started his career as a stage actor and then moved on to the big screen. Innocent has acted in over 500 films and has won several awards for his performances.

Innocent's acting career began in the 1970s, and he quickly became a popular character actor in Malayalam cinema. He is known for his impeccable comic timing and his ability to bring a unique charm to his characters. Innocent has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Jayaram.

One of Innocent's most memorable performances was in the film "Kilukkam," which was released in 1991. He played the role of a tourist guide named Dasan, and his performance was widely appreciated by both critics and audiences. The film went on to become a huge commercial success and is still considered a classic in Malayalam cinema.

In addition to his acting career, Innocent has also been involved in politics. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, in 2014. He represented the Chalakudy constituency in Kerala and was a member of the Indian National Congress.

Innocent has won several awards for his contributions to the film industry. He was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2017. He has also won several Kerala State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards for his performances.

Innocent's journey from a stage actor to a legendary film actor and politician is an inspiration to many. He has proved that with hard work and dedication, one can achieve anything they set their mind to. Innocent continues to act in films and is still a beloved figure in the Malayalam film industry.

References:

1. "Innocent Vareed Thekkethala." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0408763/.

2. "Innocent (actor)." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 7 Aug. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innocent_(actor).

3. "Innocent Vareed Thekkethala: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes." The Times of India, Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Films - which cast members have died?

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Manichitrathazhu

epic 1993 Indian Malayalam psychological thriller film

Twenty:20

Kilukkam

1991 film by Priyadarshan

Pranchiyettan & the Saint

Devasuram

1993 film by I. V. Sasi

Paappi Appacha

2010 film by Mamas K. Chandran

Ramji Rao Speaking

1989 film by Siddique-Lal

Malamaal Weekly

2006 film by Priyadarshan

Kakkakuyil

2001 film by Priyadarshan

Mannar Mathai Speaking

1995 film by Siddique

Kuttanadan Marpappa

2018 film directed by Sreejith Vijayan

Godfather

1991 Indian musical comedy film

Snehaveedu

2011 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Harikrishnans

Shikari

2012 film by Abhaya Simha

No.20 Madras Mail

Mannar Mathai Speaking 2

2014 film by Mamas K. Chandran

Oru Indian Pranayakadha

2013 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Rasathanthram

2006 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu

Achuvinte Amma

2005 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Veruthe Oru Bharya

2008 film by Akku Akbar

Kottayam Kunjachan

1990 film by T.S.Suresh Babu

Kabooliwala

1993 film by Siddique-Lal

Azhakiya Ravanan

Vietnam Colony

1992 film by Siddique-Lal

Cocktail

2010 film by Arun Kumar

Naran

Vettam

2004 film by Priyadarshan

Pullikkaran Staraa

2017 film by Shyamdhar

Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam

1998 film by Rajasenan

Yathrakarude Sradhakku

2002 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Bhagyadevatha

2009 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Mithunam

1993 film by Priyadarshan

Innathe Chintha Vishayam

2008 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Ee Pattanathil Bhootham

2009 film by Johny Antony

Mazhavilkavadi

1989 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Tsunami

2021 Malayalam film

Vinodayathra

2007 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Koodanayum Kattu

1986 film by I. V. Sasi

Punnaram Cholli Cholli

1985 film by Priyadarshan

Dr. Pasupathy

1990 film by Shaji Kailas

Kizhakkan Pathrose

1990 film by T.S.Suresh Babu

Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal

Udayon

Pappan Priyappetta Pappan

1986 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Oru Muthassi Katha

1988 film by Priyadarshan

Santhanagopalam

1994 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Thuruppu Gulan

2006 film by Johny Antony

Living Together

Bus Conductor

2005 film by V. M. Vinu

Varavelpu

1989 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Phantom

2002 Malayalam action film

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

1986 film by Priyadarshan

Keli

1991 Malayalam film

Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum

Mission 90 Days

2007 film by Major Ravi, Tirru

Mister Butler

2000 film by Sashi Shankar

Suvarna Purushan

2018 film

Sasneham

1990 film by Sathyan Anthikad

Shubhayathra

Doctor Innocent aanu

Kasargod Khader Bhai

1992 Malayalam comedy film

Mimics Parade

1991 film by Thulasidas

Ormakkayi

1982 film by Bharathan

Swantham Lekhakan

Again Kasargod Khader Bhai

2010 film by Thulasidas

Irrikku M.D. Akathudu

1991 film by P. G. Viswambharan

Makkal Mahatmyam

Snehapoorvam Anna

2000 film by Sangeeth Sivan

Naale Njangalude Vivaham

Amina Tailors

Patham Nilayile Theevandi

2009 film by Joshy Mathew

Naughty Professor

Excuse Me Ethu Collegila

Kudumbakodathi

Kathodu Kathoram

1985 film by Bharathan

Savithriyude Aranjanam

2002 film by Mohan Kupleri

Charavalayam

1988 film by K. S. Gopalakrishnan

Vismayam

1998 film by Raghunath Paleri

Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam

1991 film by Chellappan

Vasudha

Ilanjippookkal

Greetings

2004 film by Shajoon Kariyal

Oridathoru Postman

Pavam I. A. Ivachan

1994 film

Enquiry

1990 Indian Malayalam film

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Top Singer

Indian musical reality show