Innocent (2025 film)

For other uses, see Innocent (disambiguation).

Innocent
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySatheesh Thanvi
Screenplay by
  • Sarji Vijayan
  • Shihab Karunagappally
  • Satheesh Thanvi
Story byShihab Karunagappally
Produced byM. Sreeraj AKD
Starring
CinematographyNikhil S. Praveen
Edited byRiyas K. Badhar
Music byJay Stellar
Production
company
Elements of Cinema Entertainments
Distributed byCentury Films
Release date
  • 7 November 2025 (2025-11-07)
Running time
124 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Innocent is an Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Satheesh Thanvi. The screenplay was co-written by Sarji Vijayan, Shihab Karunagappally, Satheesh Thanvi based on a story by Shihab. The film stars Althaf Salim, Joemon Jyothir, Anarkali Marikar, Kili Paul, Azees Nedumangad and Anna Prasad. It is produced by M. Sreeraj AKD under Elements of Cinema Entertainments. Nikhil S. Praveen handles the cinematography and Riyas K. Badhar edits the film. Jay Stellar composes the songs and background score.[2]

The film was released worldwide on 7 November 2025.

Cast

Music

Innocent
Soundtrack album by
Jay Stellar
ReleasedSeptember 26, 2025
GenreFilmi
Length4:16

All music is composed by Jay Stellar.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Summava"Vinayak SasikumarJay StellarJassie Gift, Anarkali Marikar, Kili Paul4:16

Production

The film was launched on 26 May 2025[3] and soon principal photography began at Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram. Innocent is the second collaboration of Althaf and Anarkali together after Mandakini.[2]

Release

The first look poster of the film was released online on 27 May 2025 after its title launch on previous day.[4] The second look poster was released on 6 July 2025.[5][6][7] The trailer of the film was released on 28 August 2025.[8]

Innocent was released theatrically worldwide on 7 November 2025 by Century Films and Phars Film.[9][10]

Reception

Critical reception

Aiswarya Sudha of The Times of India rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The film’s approach of pairing social issues with everyday humour and a subtle, non-preachy message sounds good. But on screen, it rarely catches fire. The writing is the weakest link. Many situations feel real, but the twists are predictable and the fixes are too easy. The film wants to show everyday pressures and how the system fails ordinary people, but it leans on coincidences and thin reasons. So, the 'social message' feels stuck on, not grown naturally from the story."[11]

References

  1. ^ "Innocent (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar's new film titled Innocent, first look out". The New Indian Express. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  3. ^ "'To stay in Kerala if married to a Malayali girl,' says Malayalees Unniyettan". Kerala Kaumudi. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar's new film titled Innocent, first look out". Cinema Express. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Second look of Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar's Innocent unveiled". Cinema Express. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  6. ^ "Dineshan and Shobha 2.0? Althaf, Anarkali recreate iconic duo in 'Innocent' poster". Mathrubhumi. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  7. ^ Abraham, Rohaan (7 July 2025). "'Innocent' second look poster: Satheesh Thanvi evokes nostalgia in the Althaf Salim, Anarkali Marikar-starrer". The Week. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  8. ^ "'Innocent' trailer: Althaf Salim and Anarkali Marikar reunite after 'Mandakini'; promises fun, romance, and thrills". The Times of India. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Althaf Salim and Anarkali Marikar's 'Innocent' to be released on THIS date". The Times of India. 22 October 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  10. ^ "Althaf Salim and Anarkali Marikar return in comedy entertainer 'Innocent'; trailer out now". Mathrubhumi. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  11. ^ Sudha, Aiswarya (18 November 2025). "Innocent Movie Review: Comedy that doesn't quite click". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
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