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HYDERABAD
Well-known character artiste Fish Venkat alias Venkat Raj passed away in a private hospital on Friday (July 18, 2025) in Hyderabad after a prolonged battle with kidney-related ailments. He was 53.
Venkat had memorable roles in DJ Tillu, Bunny, Dhee and a host of other Telugu movies where he showed perfect coming timing. His career began with a small role in Pawan Kalyan starrer Kushi (2001) and Aadi (2002).
Earlier, his daughter had issued an appeal for financial help to mobilise ₹50 lakhs for a kidney transplant But only a few actors pledged their support. The family was even forced to reveal that a call purportedly from actor Prabhas giving ₹50 lakhs was a fake one.
Published – July 19, 2025 09:22 am IST