Born :Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
28 February 1948 (1948-02-28) (age 63)
Irinjalakuda, India
Occupation Actor
Years active 1972–present
Spouse Alice
Children Sonnet
Parents Vareed Thekkethala, Margaret Thekkethala
Innocent Thekkethala (born 28 February 1948), popularly known as Innocent, is a Malayalam 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. Innocent's mannerisms and diction is unique in Malayalam cinema and this has made him almost a phenomenon in the Malayalam comedy scene, also making him a hot favorite for mimicry artistes. His popularity can be gauged from the fact that many front line directors in Malayalam like Priyadarshan, Satyan Anthikkad, Fazil and Kamal rarely take films without Innocent. He has proven his acting skills in serious and character roles in several films. He has been the president of Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) for 12 years. He has held the post for the last four consecutive terms. Innocent entered the film industry in 1972 through the movie "Nrityashala". At first, he produced a few serious offbeat films, but he was not successful. In the long span of his career, Innocent has worked in more than 500 films in a variety of roles, mainly in Malayalam. He has also acted in a few Tamil and Hindi films.
Innocent played key comedy roles in superhit movies like Ramji Rao Speaking, Mannar Mathai Speaking, Kilukkam, Godfather, Vietnam Colony, Nadodikattu and Devaasuram. Innocent has also excelled in character and villain roles. He proved his skills in serious roles with a touch of laughter in films such as Kabooliwaala, Gajakesariyogam, Mithunam, Mazhavilkavadi, Manassinakkare, Thuruppugulan, Rasathanthram, and Mahasamudram. His effort, along with that of the superstars who starred in these films, played an important role in their success. His pairing with K. P. A. C. Lalitha was highly successful in movies such as Ponn Muttayidunna Tharavu, My Dear Muthachchan,Godfather and Manichitrathazhu.
Innocent is also one of the most imitated actors of Malayalam cinema and mimicry artistes have brought him closer to women and children among his fans. Innocent's participation in stage shows also guarantees him a leading role as an anchor or performer. His Kathaprasangam (a kind of oratory, combined with poetry) Olayaal Menjoru is one of the regulars in Gulf stage shows. Innocent's name was heard in politics as an LDF-supported independent candidate from the Irinjalakkuda assembly constituency in the 2006 Kerala assembly elections. But he made it clear that he didn't have the mindset of a politician.[1]
Innocent has published his memoirs in the book titled Njan Innocent. He has also published two other books - Mazha Kannadi (collection of short stories) and Chirrikku Pinnil (an autobiography). Innocent also writes columns in magazines and newspapers.
Kerala State Film Awards
* 1989 - Second Best Actor - Mazhavil Kavadi
Kerala State Film Critics Award
* 2009 - Best Actor - Patham Nilayile Theevandi
Asianet Film Award
* 2001 - Supporting Actor Award - Ravanaprabhu
* 2004 - Supporting Actor Award - Vesham
* 2006 - Best Actor in a Comic Role - Rasathanthram, Yes Your Honour
* 2008 - Supporting Actor Award - Innathe Chintha Vishayam
Other awards
* 2007 - Sathyan Award[1]
* 2008 - Annual Malayalam Movie Award (Dubai) for Outstanding Performance
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