Innocent laid to rest at St Thomas Cathedral in Irinjalakkuda with state honours

On Monday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, state ministers, leaders of various political parties, and senior actors including Mammootty, Mohanlal and Dileep paid their respects to the actor, along with thousands of people from all walks of life.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled his demise.

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Started acting career in 1972

Innocent began his acting career in 1972, and the last film he acted in was ‘Pachuvum Atbuthavilakkum‘ directed by Anoop Sathyan — son of ace director Sathyan Anthikad — is slated for release on 28 April.

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and others visiting the mortal remains of Innocent at the residence of the late actor. (Twitter)

Innocent was the former president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) for 18 years, from 2000.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the actor was elected from the Chalakudy constituency in Thrissur district as an independent candidate supported by the Left Democratic Front (LDF).

Innocent, who had been under treatment at a private hospital in Kochi since 3 March, breathed his last at 10.30 pm on Sunday.

He was diagnosed with cancer twice and yet always maintained a positive attitude towards life, a fact remembered by many in their condolence messages.

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