South comedy actor Venkat Raj Passes Away
South Actor And Comedian Fish Venkat Passes Away At 53 : Veteran Telugu actor and comedian Fish Venkat, known off-screen as Venkat Raj, passed away on Friday at a hospital in Hyderabad following complications related to kidney failure. He was 53 years old.
The actor had been battling severe kidney-related health issues for several months. His condition had recently deteriorated, leading to hospitalisation and intensive care, with doctors recommending an urgent kidney transplant. Despite ongoing dialysis and ventilator support, Venkat’s condition continued to worsen.
According to family sources, Fish Venkat needed a kidney transplant, but the necessary funds could not be secured. His daughter had appealed for financial assistance when his condition became critical, but without success.
While earlier reports suggested superstar Prabhas offered assistance, a family member clarified that this was untrue. In a statement to Suman TV, they said: “That didn’t happen. We are answering every call to see if anyone can help us. An unknown person called, claiming to be Prabhas Anna’s assistant. Later, we found out he was a fraud. We haven’t received any financial help yet.”
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Fish Venkat Known for Comedy Roles
Fish Venkat was known for his comedic roles in films. He established himself in the Telugu film industry with films like ‘Bani’, ‘Adhurs’, and ‘Dhee’. He was recently seen in the thriller film ‘Coffee with a Killer’. He also worked alongside Sidhu Jonnalagadda in ‘Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma’ and ‘DJ Tillu’.
Venkat made his acting debut in the 2000 hit Kushi and went on to appear in numerous Telugu films like Aadi, Bunny, Adhurs, Gabbar Singh, and DJ Tillu. He became a household name for his comic timing and notable performances in negative roles. In recent months, his family had appealed for public support as the actor needed a kidney transplant estimated at Rs 50 lakh. Although some financial help was received, the absence of a compatible donor remained a major challenge.
He is survived by his wife Suvarna and daughter Sravanthi, who had been actively seeking help for his treatment. The Telugu film fraternity and his fans have expressed deep grief over the actor’s demise
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