Innocent, a popular veteran of Malayalam cinema, passed away at a private hospital on Sunday evening at the age of 75. He was known for his effortless humor, wit and mannerism, which gave him a positive aura and made him a versatile personality. He also excelled as a TV presenter, conversationalist and parliamentarian.
About Innocent
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala, popularly known as Innocent, was an Indian actor, film producer, writer and politician. He was known mainly for his work in Malayalam films. But also acted in some Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and English films, mainly in comedic roles.
Career
Innocent had never intended to become an actor. But after his previous attempts to make a career as a businessman and small industrialist failed. He happened to enter the world of film. Although acting was his last option, he had a successful career that spanned five decades and in which he appeared in over 700 films, mostly in comedy roles.
Talent
Innocent ability to go beyond the bounds set by the script . His ingenuity made him an instant hit with Malay film fans. He owed much of his success to the roles he landed in films directed by Mohan, a native of Irinjalakkuda, where Innocent hailed from.
Transitioned to Politics
Innocent’s victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha constituency as the Left candidate in Chalakkudy. A traditional Congress bastion, showed his popularity outside the film world. He also maintained an amiable demeanor in politics and did not mess with his rivals and other political opponents.
Style of acting
Innocent’s unique delivery style and effortless rendering of Malayalam words. In his signature Thrissurian flavor and native Irinjalakkuda slang. It made him the only actor to explore the possibilities of language to reach the masses. This created a cult following in popular culture and is the basis for his popularity and identity as a comedian.
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