Complex sentence: Director Anwar Rasheed was sure none other than Thilakan could do justice to Kareem Ikka's role, and despite his health problems, the role was instantly given to the veteran actor.
Split into simpler sentences: Director Anwar Rasheed was sure none other than Thilakan could do justice to Kareem Ikka's role. Despite Thilakan's health problems, the role was instantly given to the veteran actor.