Kochi: Popular Malayalam actor Innocent continues to be in hospital here, after he was admitted last week due to breathing issues, said sources. The 75-year-old veteran comedian and character actor was diagnosed with cancer some years ago. According to sources, Innocent had suffered a fall after which his health deteriorated.
“We are all eagerly waiting to hear the good news of his health as he has been a fighter and we all know how he has been fighting his ailment very boldly,” said a source on condition of anonymity.
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He served as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) for several years.
The veteran actor whose film career began as a producer, also turned to acting and walked into the hearts of all film buffs through his comedy and his Thrissur slang.
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In a career spanning over four decades, he has acted in around 750 films.
His popularity was huge and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) fielded him as an independent candidate in the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Chalakudy, where he trounced then Congressman P.C. Chacko.
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However, he lost to Congress leader Benny Behanan while defending his seat in 2019.
Innocent’s cancer relapsed in 2020 and he acted in a few films after recovering.
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