The condition of popular Malayalam actor Innocent, currently admitted to a private hospital here, continues to be serious. He was admitted to the hospital close to two weeks back 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. Covid-19 also has taken a toll on him after he tested positive thrice in the past three years. Innocent Health Update: Veteran Malayalam Actor Hospitalised After Cancer Relapse; Slight Improvement in Health Condition – Reports.

The popular comedian and character actor served as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) for several years. The actor, whose film career began as a producer, turned to acting and easily walked into the hearts of all film buffs through his comedy and his Trissur slang. In a career spanning over four decades, he has acted in around 750 films. Seeing his popularity, Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) fielded him as an independent candidate in the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Chalakudy, where he trounced Congressman P.C. Chacko. Bala Hospitalised: Malayalam Actor Admitted to Hospital in Kochi Following a Liver-Related Illness.

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. The Malayalam film industry in general and those with whom he worked are in shock after hearing about the condition of Innocent. A co-actor of Innocent stated when he called him a few weeks back he cut the call saying he is not feeling well.

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