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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Telugu Comedian Fish Venkat Dies at 53 After Long Battle with Kidney Disease
Beloved Telugu comedian and character actor Fish Venkat, famed for his comic timing and distinctive Telangana accent, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Hyderabad at age 53. He had been battling kidney and liver failure, undergoing months of dialysis, and was placed on a ventilator. Despite rumors of potential financial help from industry giants like Prabhas, his family clarified it was a scam. Fish Venkat earned a special place in fans' hearts with roles in hits like 'Bunny', 'Adhurs', 'DJ Tillu', and 'Coffee with a Killer'. His death has prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes across Tollywood.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
South Actor Fish Venkat passes away at 53 because of kidney failure, couldn't undergo transplant due to lack of funds
South Actor Fish Venkat passes away at 53 because of kidney failure, couldn't undergo transplant due to lack of funds The Telugu film industry is in deep shock as they are mourning the loss of veteran actor and comedian Fish Venkat. Venkat was just 53, and he lost his life due to kidney failure. Known as Venkat Raj originally, he had been battling a kidney problem for several months. He was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad, but despite the treatment of dialysis and ventilator support, he couldn't survive. Fish Venkat's Battle With Kidney Issues Before this, Venkat's daughter had requested financial aid for his immediate kidney transplant. 'Papa is not well, and his condition is very critical. He has been kept in the ICU. He needs a kidney transplant, which will cost Rs 50 lakh,' his daughter had said. Later, two different statements came from his family pertaining to financial help from actor Prabhas. In one statement to One India, Venkat's daughter said, 'Papa needs a kidney transplant immediately as his condition is very bad. When the procedure was scheduled, Prabhas' assistant contacted us and promised to provide financial assistance.' However, later, a relative gave a contradictory statement, denying receiving any help from Prabhas. 'Prabhas does not know anything about this. We have not received any financial assistance yet,' the relative clarified, calling the earlier call fake. Speaking of Fish Venkat's career, he started his acting professionally in 2000 with his debut film, Sammakka Sarakka. Before cementing his image further as a comedian, he had also worked in negative roles, which showed his versatility as an actor. Later, his transition from villain to comic figure garnered him a lot of love and attention in Telugu cinema. He was admired for his incredible comic timing and screen presence. His last and final appearance was in the R. P. Patnaik's comedy film, 'Coffee with a Killer'. Fish Venkat is survived by his wife and three children and his death,. His death has left a wave of sadness across the Telugu industry, as fans and colleagues remember the actor who brought smiles to the screen but battled silently behind it.
