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.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Award — Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam · 2004
- Kerala State Film Award — Second Best Actor · 1989
- Kerala State Film Award — Second Best Film · 1982
- Kerala State Film Award — Second Best Film · 1981
Filmography50+ titles
Bhoomika
Ayanam
Irakal
Utsavamelam
Sandhesam
Kaazhcha
Mannar Mathai Speaking
Manichitrathazhu
Godfather
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Chandralekha
Sunny
Manassinakkare
Mukham
Ramji Rao Speaking
Big B
Kalyanaraman
Pranchiyettan and the Saint
Lesa Lesa
Devasuram
Pavithram
Malayogam
Vadakkunokkiyantram
Philips and the Monkey Pen
Hitler
Aryan
Philip's
Chronic Bachelor
Pingami
Innale
Paachuvum Albhuthavilakkum
Driving Licence
Ishtam
Harikrishnans
Aniyathipraavu
Mimics Parade
Shubhayathra
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
Jomon's Gospels
No. 20 Madras Mail
Naran
Balettan
Aavanazhi
Twenty:20
Nammal
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
Punnaram Cholli Cholli
Vesham
Udayon
Pattalam