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🎭 Renowned Comedian Fish Venkat Passes Away at 53
Telugu film fraternity is in deep mourning over the loss of veteran comedian Venkat Raj, popularly known as Fish Venkat, who passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 53 in Hyderabad Maharashtra Times+15India Today+15Daijiworld+15India Today+7Instagram+7The Economic Times+7.
Struggle with Illness & Unfulfilled Transplant Hope
Venkat had been battling severe kidney failure—along with complications from liver issues—for the past several months. He had been undergoing dialysis in ICU and was on ventilator support. Despite medical recommendations for a kidney transplant, a suitable donor was never found in time Daijiworld+6mint+6www.ndtv.com+6.
Financial Appeal and Scammers
His family, led by daughter Sravanthi, had appealed for help, stating they required around ₹50 lakh for the transplant The Times of India+8mint+8India Forums+8. Amid this, there were reports of a fraudulent call claiming actor Prabhas would contribute ₹50 lakh—a claim later debunked by the family Hindustan Times+3India Forums+3The Times of India+3. Genuine help did come from actor Vishwak Sen (₹2 lakh) and Pawan Kalyan, though it fell short of the required sum India Forums+3The Economic Times+3The New Indian Express+3.
A Career of Laughter and Memorable Roles
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Born Mangalampalli Venkatesh on August 3, 1971, in Machilipatnam, he made his debut in the 2000 film Kushi and amassed over 100 credits playing both comedic and villainous characters The Economic Times+8Wikipedia+8Daijiworld+8.
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Nicknamed “Fish Venkat” due to a standout comedy sequence set in a fish market, his distinctive Telangana accent and screen presence became a trademark Navbharat Times+15Wikipedia+15The Economic Times+15.
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Famous movies include Aadi, Bunny, Adhurs, Gabbar Singh, DJ Tillu, Mirapakay, Dhee, and Coffee with a Killer India Today+7mint+7The Economic Times+7.
Industry Reaction & Legacy
Films and celebrities have responded with shock and tribute as the Telugu film community grapples with this loss India Forums+9The Economic Times+9Instagram+9. Known for both his comedic talent and character roles, Venkat leaves behind his wife Suvarna and daughter Sravanthi The Economic Times+7www.ndtv.com+7The New Indian Express+7.
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