Fish Venkat Passes Away At 53 After Battling Severe Health Issues

Telugu actor and comedian Fish Venkat, known for his roles in films like "Bunny" and "Adhurs," has passed away at the age of 53. He had been battling severe kidney and liver failure, undergoing regular dialysis, and was on ventilator support before his condition worsened. The news of his demise was confirmed by local Telugu media.

Fish Venkat, whose real name was Venkat Raj, leaves behind a wife and three children. His daughter had previously sought financial help for a kidney transplant, which was estimated to cost Rs 50 lakh. She mentioned that Prabhas' assistant had offered to cover the expenses.

Financial Assistance Controversy

Despite the initial offer of help from Prabhas' assistant, a family member later clarified that no assistance had been received. They revealed that someone pretending to be Prabhas' assistant had contacted them. "Nothing like that happened. We have been answering every call we get to see if anyone can help us," they told Suman TV.

The family member further explained, "Some unknown person called us pretending to be Prabhas Anna's assistant. We found out after that it was a fake call. He doesn't even know something like this is happening. We have not received any financial help yet."

Career Highlights

Born in 1971, Fish Venkat made a significant impact in the Telugu film industry with his comedic talent. Apart from "Bunny" and "Adhurs," he also appeared in movies like "Dhee" and the recent thriller "Coffee with a Killer." During the pandemic, he acted alongside Siddhu Jonnalagadda in films such as "Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma" and "DJ Tillu."

Fish Venkat's passing marks a significant loss for the Telugu film community. His unique comedic style endeared him to audiences across various films over the years. As fans mourn his loss, they remember him for bringing laughter and joy through his performances.