Veteran Actor-Comedian Fish Venkat Passes Away Due to Kidney-Related Ailments
Fish Venkat, a well-known actor and comedian in the Telugu film industry, died at the age of 53 after battling kidney-related ailments. He was a beloved figure for his comedic and villainous roles, with a strong Telangana dialect that earned him the nickname 'fish'. Venkat had a long and successful career, starring in numerous hit films such as Bunny, Adhurs, Dhee, and Mirapakay, and most recently appearing in the Aha thriller film Coffee with a Killer. His family had earlier received a fake call from someone claiming to be Prabhas' assistant, offering financial support for his kidney transplant, but no actual assistance was received.
Key Takeaways:
- Fish Venkat, a veteran actor and comedian, passed away at the age of 53 due to kidney-related ailments.
- He was a Telugu film industry personality known for his comedic and villainous roles.
- His family received a fake call from someone claiming to be Prabhas' assistant, offering financial support for his kidney transplant.
- Venkat starred in numerous hit films, including Bunny, Adhurs, Dhee, and Mirapakay, and most recently appeared in the Aha thriller film Coffee with a Killer.
- During the Covid-19 pandemic, he starred in the films Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma and DJ Tillu, receiving praise for his performances.
- Venkat's strong Telangana dialect earned him the nickname 'fish' over the years.
- He was hospitalized and in the ICU in need of a kidney transplant but unfortunately, he passed away.
Statistics:
- Age at the time of death: 53
- Number of hit films starred in: numerous
- Most recent film appearance: Coffee with a Killer (Aha thriller)
- Soon-to-be-expired but notable achievements: starring with Siddhu Jonnalagadda in Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma and DJ Tillu during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Number of social calls received for financial support: at least 1 fake call
- Actual financial assistance received: none
Sources:
- Telangana Today
- One India
- Suman TV