CHENNAI: Mollywood actor and former Lok Sabha member Innocent has passed away. He was 75.

According to sources, the actor's health deteriorated after he suffered a fall. He was also diagnosed with cancer.

Known as the master of Thrissur slang, Innocent started off as a producer and later entertained audience through his humourous acting. In his illustrious career spanning four decades, he has acted in around 750 films. His role as a trepid person in Manichitrathazhu is worth remembering.

Kerala Congress MP Shashi Tharoor mourned the actor's demise calling him "brilliantly inventive and gifted actor."

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