US EditionFish Venkat, ‘DJ Tillu’ Fame Telugu Actor, Dies at 53 From Kidney Failure
HYDERABAD, INDIA, JUL 18 – Fish Venkat struggled with kidney failure despite dialysis and financial aid from actors; a suitable donor was not found before his death at 53, impacting the Telugu film industry.
- On July 18, 2025, Fish Venkat, also known as Venkat Raj, passed away in Hyderabad due to kidney failure and multiple organ complications, marking the end of his life.
- The comedian had been on dialysis as his kidney ailment worsened, and he was recently placed on a ventilator after kidney failure, escalating his decline.
- Several industry figures offered financial support, while the family clarified that Prabhas' support rumors were fraudulent.
- On social platforms, condolences poured in, and fans and celebrities shared grief, underscoring the Telugu industry’s mourning after his death soon after other recent losses.
- He built a 25-year-long career across over 100 films, and his Telangana dialect highlighted his unique style.
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Fish Venkat Death: Telugu Actor Venkat Raj aka Fish Venkat Dies of Kidney Disease and Liver Failure at 53 | 🎥 LatestLY
Telugu actor Fish Venkat, who had been hospitalised recently for kidney disease and liver failure, passed away on July 18, 2025. He was 53. The actor got to be known as Fish Venkat because of his fishing community background. Also known as Venkat Raj, Fish Venkat acted in around 100 films, mostly playing comedic and negative characters. 🎥 Fish Venkat Death: Telugu Actor Venkat Raj aka Fish Venkat Dies of Kidney Disease and Liver Failure at 53.
South actor Fish Venkat has passed away at the age of 53. The news of his death has broken the hearts of his fans. It is being told that he was undergoing kidney treatment for several months. He was undergoing dialysis. He became weak due to the disease and was put on a ventilator.
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