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Innocent is a Actor, Writer, Producer and Playback Singer Indian born on 28 february 1948 at Irinjalakuda (Inde)
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala (born 28 February 1945), popularly known as Innocent, is an Indian film actor and producer. He was born in Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. He is one of the most successful and leading comedy actors of Malayalam cinema. He is noted for his witty mannerisms and dialogue delivery in the typical Thrissur accent.
In 2013, Innocent was hospitalized for throat cancer, and it has been confirmed he suffers from lymphoma, a type of cancer of lymphocytes. But sources close to him insisted there is no room for worry as the cancer was in its early stage and could be treated. He survived cancer. Innocent is contesting the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency in Thrissur district as an independent candidate supported by the Left Democratic Front.
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Innocent
Birth name Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
Nationality Inde
Birth 28 february 1948 at Irinjalakuda (Inde)
Death 26 march 2023 (at 75 years)
Awards Filmfare Awards South
Nationality Inde
Birth 28 february 1948 at Irinjalakuda (Inde)
Death 26 march 2023 (at 75 years)
Awards Filmfare Awards South
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala (born 28 February 1945), popularly known as Innocent, is an Indian film actor and producer. He was born in Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. He is one of the most successful and leading comedy actors of Malayalam cinema. He is noted for his witty mannerisms and dialogue delivery in the typical Thrissur accent.
In 2013, Innocent was hospitalized for throat cancer, and it has been confirmed he suffers from lymphoma, a type of cancer of lymphocytes. But sources close to him insisted there is no room for worry as the cancer was in its early stage and could be treated. He survived cancer. Innocent is contesting the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency in Thrissur district as an independent candidate supported by the Left Democratic Front.
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Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
, 2h22Genres Comedy
Actors Kunchacko Boban, Rima Kallingal, Sreenivasan, Joy Mathew, Mamukkoya, Srinda Ashab
Roles Mapranam Karayogam President T. P. V. Kurup
Rating62%
A tailor falls in love with the girl next door, Sumathi. But her father, a log breaker, decides to marry her off to an NRI. Since it is inevitable to stop the marriage, the tailor decides to write a novel. Fortunately, he receives the State Award for the Best Novel. With the prize money, the tailor builds a huge Mansion. Accidentally the date of Sumathi's wedding coincides with the housewarming ceremony of the tailor's Mansion. Furthermore, the tailor tried to commit suicide and gets hospitalized. Surprisingly, the marriage comes to a halt. Therefore, in the end, Sumathi and the Tailor reunite.
Ennum Eppozhum (2015)
, 2h27Directed by Sathyan Anthikad
Genres Drama
Actors Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Renji Panicker, Innocent, Lena, Reenu Mathews
Roles Kariachan
Rating55%
Kanal (2015)
, 2h38Genres Drama, Thriller
Themes Transport films, Road movies
Actors Mohanlal, Anoop Menon, Atul Kulkarni, Pratap K. Pothen, Jose, Honey Rose
Roles Natesan
Rating46%
The story is set against the backdrop of recession, a time when economic collapse were being felt in the United Arab Emirates. And how the global phenomenon affected the lives of three individuals John David (Mohanlal), Anantharaman (Anoop Menon) and Kuruvila Mathew (Atul Kulkarni).
Urumbukal Urangarilla (2015)
, 2h19Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Actors Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinay Forrt, Ananya, Aju Varghese, Innocent, Kalabhavan Shajon
Roles Madhavettan
Rating62%
Peruchazhi (2014)
, 2h34Directed by Arun Vaidyanathan, Priyadarshan
Genres Comedy
Actors Mohanlal, Nishan, Madhu, Mukesh, Pooja Kumar, Innocent
Rating39%
In California, the Republican party governor candidate John Kory (Sean James Sutton) is striving to raise his dismal ratings. Sunny Kurishingal (Vijay Babu), the chief campaign officer of John Kory, is failing with his campaign strategies and runs out of ideas to ensure Kory's victory. Sunny is forced to consult a third person's advise and calls Francis Kunjappan (Mukesh), a PWD minister and his native friend in Kerala, for hiring any good political consultant for devising campaign strategies. Kunjappan, initially reluctant, later recommends his friend and political competitor Jagannathan (Mohanlal), thus also hoping to get rid of him as he is a political threat to his ministerial position. Jagannathan, a young politician and a sports enthusiastic, is illiterate in English but has an inborn talent to solve the gravest of issues in the most prudent manner. Even Francis had consulted him for solving his toughest problems. But Francis thinks that Jaganathan’s unorthodox ideas will fail miserably in the US. Kunjappan meets Jagannathan and offers him the job and a remuneration of ₹30 crores which is sufficient to raise Jagannathan's dream project, a sports academy in Kerala. Jagannathan takes up the assignment and flies to the US, together with his assistants Pottakuzhi Jabbar (Baburaj) and Vayalar Varkey (Aju Varghese).
Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014)
Genres Thriller, Comedy
Actors Mukesh, Indrans, Saikumar, Innocent, Janardhanan, Biju Menon
Roles Mannar Mathai
Rating30%
Mannar Mathai (Innocent) is now running a travel agency Urvashi Tours & Travels,his partners in this agency are his old mates Gopalakrishnan (Mukesh) and Balakrishnan (Saikumar). Their drama group which was started in 1989, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and Manaar Mathai wants to perform a drama on this occasion. But Gopalakrishnan & Balakrishnan are not ready for this because their previous attempts in drama led them to nothing but problems. When they need a driver for their agency, they give an Ad in the news paper. But Mathayi also gives an extra Ad which says "Heroine required" which leads Nithya to reach their agency. Entry of the old villan Mahendra Varma (Biju Menon) complicates the setting. Rest of the movie is the fight between Mahendra Varma, Hareendra Varma & Ramji Rao (Ramji Rao has given up his wicked ways and has converted to a Christian, becoming a well-known pastor called Kunjumon, meaning "little boy" in Malayalam and is later revealed to be Nithya's father).
Polytechnic (2014)
, 2h30Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Kunchacko Boban, Karthika Menon, Aju Varghese, Kochu Preman, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Narayanan Kutty
Roles Minister
Rating43%
Pauly(Kunchako Boban) belongs to a well off family in a rural village of Kerala. A politician by profession, he does many helpful activities for the benefit of poor people in the village.
Directed by Sibi Malayil
Genres Drama
Actors Jayaram, Priyaman, Narain, Lena, Innocent, K. P. A. C. Lalitha
Roles Manoj's father
Rating42%
The film's story revolves around Advocate Manoj and Bhavana played by Jayaram and Priyamani, respectively. Their life takes a turn when their only daughter meets a tragic death. The demise of their daughter leads to a gap between them. Eventually, Bhavana will start doubting her husband of having an extramarital affair.The film then talks about some uninvited guests, who come into their life and how they influence the couple and their life.
Aamayum Muyalum (2014)
, 2h44Directed by Priyadarshan
Genres Comedy
Actors Jayasurya, Piaa Bajpai, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Nandalal Krishnamurthy, Mamukkoya
Roles Nallavan
Rating34%
The film is set in a fictitious poverty-ridden village of Gowlipady, which is virtually ruled by the ruthless zamindari Bhandaravathi (Sukanya). Kashi (Nedumudi Venu) is a lottery salesman. He is the only literate person of his village. Once, a lottery sold by him happens to win the first prize of 5 Crore Indian Rupee. Greedy Kashi tries to get back the lottery ticket but doesn't know to whom he has sold the ticket to. So, he conducts a treat exclusive to all those who buys ticket from him and to gain entrance need to give their tickets back. As the treat ends, all the tickets he have sold except one is collected. Later, he comes to know that the one remaining ticket, the same ticket which won the prize, sold to Anthony (Nandu) is still not collected.
Punyalan Agarbattis (2013)
Directed by Ranjith Sankar
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Jayasurya, Nyla Usha, Aju Varghese, Rachana Narayanankutty, Innocent, Sreejith Ravi
Roles John Thakkolkkaran
Rating70%
The story revolves around Joy Thakkolkaran (Jayasurya), a young entrepreneur from Thrissur. His new business venture 'Punyalan Agarbattis' involves manufacturing Incense of India from elephant dung. Joy's friend cum operation manager of Punyalan Agarbattis, Greenu Sharma (Aju Varghese) also supports Joy whenever needed. Once after the Thrissur Pooram, they both decide to improve Punyalan Agarbattis and make it famous worldwide. To get some property from his rich grandfather (Innocent), he decides to get his grandfather married to Gracy (Thesni Khan). Joy is married to Anu (Nyla Usha).
Philips and the Monkey Pen (2013)
, 2h20Genres Drama
Themes Children's films
Actors Jayasurya, Remya Nambeesan, Sanoop Santhosh, Mukesh, Joy Mathew, Vijay Babu
Roles God
Rating73%
Geethanjali (2013)
, 2h30Directed by Priyadarshan
Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Mohanlal, Nishan, Suresh Gopi, Nassar, Keerthy Suresh, Siddique
Roles Thankappan
Rating39%
Anjali (Keerthi Suresh), has a recent shocking history of her twin sister Geetha (Keerthi Suresh) committing suicide. She is already betrothed to Anoop (Nishan) from a prominent family. But when her mother suddenly falls down from the staircase ending up in paralysis, Anjali and Anoop proceed to her Arackal house. Once they reach there, they are into more mysteries as the spirit of Geetha starts to haunt Anjali, which even physically disturbs her. Within days from a series of horrifying incidents arrives Dr. Sunny Joseph (Mohanlal) with his style of wit and wisdom, to treat Anjali and to help her out of the crisis that she is in. He finds the shocking truth that Anjali is actually Geetha. Geetha had a criminal nature by birth. She accidentally killed Anjali during an argument,to not loose Anoop from her. Geetha tries to kill Anoop when he rejected her upon knowing the truth. However , in the end, Anjali's spirit prevent Geetha from shooting Anoop. Geetha is killed by the fire in the house. The film shows Anjali's spirit over Geetha while she is dying.
Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013)
Directed by Sathyan Anthikad
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Political films
Actors Fahadh shanu, Amala Paul, Innocent, Shafna Nizam, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Prakash Bare
Roles Uthup Vallikkadan
Rating67%
Oru Indian pranayakadha is a love story which shows the reletionship between a trickesh person named Aymanam Sidharthan (Fahadh Faasil) and a disciplined canadian citizen of malayali orgin named Irene Gardner (Amala Paul). In the beginning , the story shows the political life of Sidharthan .He is the local youth wing leader political outfit. Protégé of the district president of the party , Uthup Vallikkadan (Innocent), Sidharthan hopes to make it big in politics . However , his dreams are shattered when the party High command decides to nominate the daughter of one of the party's senior leader's daughter named Vimala Ramanathan (Muthumani). This leads the young politician in despair. During this time the girl Irene Gardner visits kerala to shoot a documentary. she is in search of an assistant to help her in shoot the film and approaches Uthup. Uthup requests Sidharthan to meet her and assist her. Sidharthan unwillingly went but when Irene promises ₹2000 per day for the assistant, so Siddharthan, who has financial issues, agrees to help her.
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya (2013)
Directed by Johny Antony
Actors Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon, Nisha Aggarwal, Innocent, Vinutha Lal, Suraj Venjaramoodu
Roles Kochuveettil Chacko
Rating34%
The film begins in the childhood of Babumon and Babulal Chatterji and their mischievous behavior. Then it progresses in to a grown up version of both. They run into some troubles with Monayi and Varki who are the brother and father of Angel, Babu's love interest, and their right hand Manikandan. When a Bengali worker falls prey to a trap laid by manikandan to kill Babu, it turns out to be a life changer. While taking the body back to Kolkatta, Babu and Angel elope in the ambulance to register their marriage there, Chatergee takes up the driving, Shanthi who is Babulal's love interest is also there and soman to see Bengal. The troubles they land in and how they resolve it to successfully lead a married life forms the rest of the film.
Arike (2012)
Directed by Shyamaprasad
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Dileep, Samvrutha Sunil, Mamta Mohandas, Ajmal Ameer, Urmila Unni, Vineeth
Roles Kalpana's father
Rating73%
The film tells the story of Shantanu (Dileep), a researcher in Linguistics, and his two friends, Kalpana (Samvritha) and Anuradha (Mamta). Anuradha is the sensitive type who has gone through certain bitter experiences in her teenage, where her cousin approached her with love, which she later realised that it was just his lust for her. Kalpana is slightly capricious and loves being in love. Anuradha wants to play Cupid and bring Shantanu and Kalpana together; she knows that they care a lot for each other, but for some reason or the other are hesitant to take the next step.