Biography
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala, known mononymously as Innocent, was an Indian actor, film producer, writer and politician, who in a career spanning almost five decades has appeared in over 700 films predominantly in Malayalam cinema in addition to a few Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and English films, mostly in comedic roles. Widely regarded as one of the greatest comedians in the history of Malayalam cinema, he is also known for his negative and highly nuanced character roles. He is also the recipient of several awards, including three Kerala State Film Awards, a Kerala Film Critics Award, a Filmfare Awards South and seven Asianet Film Awards. He also won the prestigious Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour in 2020, for his book Irinjalakudakku Chuttum. He is noted for his wit and impressive dialogue delivery in the typical Thrissur slang.
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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