Althaf Salim and Anarkali Marakkar reunite in the Malayalam comedy ‘Innocent,’ directed by Satheesh Thanvi.

After the success of the heartwarming film ‘Mandakini’, actors Althaf Salim and Anarkali Marakkar are all set to charm audiences once again in the upcoming comedy entertainer ‘Innocent’.
Directed by Satheesh Thanvi, the film’s second-look poster has just been revealed and it’s giving fans a major throwback moment.
The poster pays tribute to the beloved characters Thalathil Dineshan and Shobha from the Malayalam classic ‘Vadakkunokkiyantram’, stirring up plenty of nostalgia among film lovers.
‘Innocent’ will also mark the Malayalam debut of Tanzanian social media sensation Kili Paul, known for his viral lip-sync videos.
The movie also stars Jomon Jyothir, Azees Nedumangad, and Anna Prasad in key roles. The first-look poster had already piqued curiosity, and now the second look is grabbing even more attention online.
Produced by M. Sreejaj AKD under the Elements of Cinema banner, ‘Innocent’ is the debut project from the film institute of the same name.
The initiative not only aims to foster fresh talent but also gives film students hands-on experience working on full-scale productions alongside seasoned actors and crew.
The film boasts a strong creative team, with executive producers G. Marthandan, Ajay Vasudev, Dixon Poduthas, and Najumuddeen steering the project.
The story is by Shihab Karunagappilly, while the screenplay and dialogues have been jointly written by Shihab Karunagappilly, Sarji Vijayan, and director Satheesh Thanvi himself.
Nikhil S. Praveen handles cinematography, while Riyas K. Badhar is in charge of editing. Music is composed by Jay Stellar, with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar.
The film’s visual and aesthetic appeal is backed by Dona Mariam Joseph (costume design), Sudhi Surendran (makeup), and Madhu Raghavan (art direction).
Key team members include Sumilal Subrahmanian and Ananthu Prakashan as chief associates, with Thansin Basheer as chief associate cameraman.
Publicity is handled by YellowTooths, distribution is through Century Films, and Athira Diljith serves as the film’s PRO.
Published: 07 Jul 2025, 09:29 am IST
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