Malayalam actor Innocent is acutely ill, continues to be critical: Hospital

Malayalam actor Innocent continues to be in critical condition. According to the latest medical bulletin issued by the hospital authorities, there has been no improvement in his health condition and he remains on full life support.  

"The condition of popular film actor and ex MP Mr Innocent, 75 yrs, continues to be critical. He is acutely ill with major comorbidities. Vital signs and other indicators are not favourable levels. He continues to ve on full ECMO support and under close observation of the medical team," said the VPS Lakeshore hospital in a press release.  

A few weeks ago, Innoncent was admitted to the hospital after he complained of difficulty in breathing. He was also a cancer survivor. He was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 2012. After three years of struggle, he was declared cancer free in 2015. He also wrote a memoir on his fight with cancer, 'Cancer wardile chiri' (Smile in the cancer ward). A few weeks ago, however, his health deteriorated. 

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Innocent has acted in over 700 films in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi. He is best known for his comic roles and has won several awards for his performances, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian multiple times. Innocent has acted along with all the leading stars of Malayalam cinema. His comedy timing was especially perfect when he teamed up onscreen with superstar Mohanlal.  

Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), Godfather (1991), Kilukkam (1991), Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995), Sallapam (1996), Kalyanaraman (2002), Meesa Madhavan (2002), Classmates (2006), Arabikatha (2007) and Best Actor (2010) are just a few examples of the many films Innocent has acted in and he has contributed to the Malayalam film industry in various genres such as comedy, drama, and family-oriented movies.

Innocent is married to Aleena Mary and they have two sons, named Sonu and Tinto, and a daughter named Lumina. Sonu is also an actor, while Tinto is a businessman.