Fish Venkat | |
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| Born | Mangalampalli Vankatesh (1971-08-03)3 August 1971 Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Died | 18 July 2025(2025-07-18) (aged 53) Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–2025 |
Mangalampalli Venkatesh (3 August 1971 – 18 July 2025), popularly known as Fish Venkat, was an Indian actor and comedian renowned for his distinctive Telangana accent and vibrant screen presence in Telugu cinema.1 With a career spanning over two decades, he was best known for portraying comic and villainous roles, leaving a lasting impression through his unique dialogue delivery and timing.2
Life and career
Venkat was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. He strongly used a Telangana dialect that is reminiscent of fishermen, thus earning him the name "Fish" Venkat.3
Fish Venkat died on 18 July 2025 at the age of 53 in Hyderabad, Telangana, due to complications arising from kidney and liver failure.456
He had been undergoing dialysis for several months and was placed on ventilator support during his final days. His daughter, Shravanthi, had publicly appealed for financial assistance, stating that ₹50 lakh was urgently required for a liver and kidney transplant.7 Despite partial support from the Telugu film industry, a suitable donor could not be found in time.
His death led to an outpouring of grief from fans and film personalities alike.8
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sri Srimati Satyabhama | Narasimham's henchman | |
| 2001 | Kushi | Gudumba Satti's henchman | |
| 2002 | Aadi | ||
| Chennakesava Reddy | Venkat | ||
| 2003 | Dil | Gowri's henchman | |
| Seetayya | Goon | ||
| 2005 | Bunny | Somaraju's henchman | |
| Bhageeratha | |||
| 2006 | Madrasi | Ravi Bhai's henchman | Tamil film |
| Ashok | KK's henchman | ||
| Samanyudu | Venkat | ||
| Asadhyudu | Prakash's henchman | ||
| 2007 | Dhee | Shankar's henchmen | |
| Yogi | Yogi's henchman | ||
| Dubai Seenu | Jinnah Bhai's henchman | ||
| 2008 | Krishna | Sattulu, Jakka's henchman | |
| Kalidasu | |||
| Bujjigadu | Machi Reddy's henchman | Uncredited role | |
| Ready | |||
| Adivishnu | |||
| Souryam | Sivarama Goud's henchman | ||
| Hero | |||
| Dongala Bandi | |||
| King | Gnaneshwar's henchman | ||
| 2009 | Malli Malli | ||
| Anjaneyulu | Bada's henchman | ||
| Sankham | Pasupati's henchman | ||
| Ganesh | Mahadev's henchman | ||
| 2010 | Adhurs | Venkat | |
| Seetharamula Kalyanam Lankalo | |||
| Varudu | Diwakar's assistant | ||
| Pappu | |||
| Don Seenu | Machi Raju's henchman | ||
| 2011 | Mirapakaay | ||
| Siruthai | Bavuji's henchman | Tamil film | |
| Veera | Dhanraj's henchman | ||
| Kandireega | Chintu | ||
| Veedu Theda | |||
| Solo | |||
| 2012 | Rachcha | Venkat | |
| Gabbar Singh | Siddhappa Naidu's henchmen | ||
| Daruvu | Babu's henchman | ||
| Tuneega Tuneega | Special appearance | ||
| Devudu Chesina Manushulu | Fish Venkat | ||
| Sudigadu | Venkat | ||
| 2013 | Naayak | Babji's henchmen | |
| Jai Sriram | |||
| Race | |||
| Balupu | Poorna's henchmen | ||
| Adda | |||
| Attarintiki Daredi | Siddhappa Naidu's henchman | ||
| Bhai | Bhai's henchmen | ||
| 2014 | Eduru Leni Alexander | Kotappa's henchman | |
| Jump Jilani | Basava | ||
| Oka Laila Kosam | Goon | ||
| Chakkiligintha | Adi's classmate's father | ||
| 2015 | Superstar Kidnap | ||
| Bham Bolenath | |||
| James Bond | Simhachalam | ||
| Subramanyam for Sale | Govind's henchman | ||
| Shivam | Fish | ||
| Sher | Pappi's henchman | ||
| Mosagallaku Mosagadu | Kaushik's henchman | ||
| Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | |||
| 2016 | Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam | Henchman | |
| Babu Bangaram | Puchappa's henchman | ||
| Thikka | Sadhu Bhai's henchman | ||
| Speedunnodu | Ramachandrappa's henchmen | ||
| Hyper | Rajappa's henchmen | ||
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | |||
| 2017 | Inkenti Nuvve Cheppu | ||
| Khaidi No. 150 | Borabandi Bujji's gang member | ||
| Luckunnodu | JK's henchman | ||
| Kittu Unnadu Jagratha | Rechukka's henchman | ||
| Radha | MLA Sujatha's henchman | ||
| Juliet Lover of Idiot | |||
| 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | ||
| Inttelligent | Yadav's henchman | ||
| Touch Chesi Chudu | |||
| Gayatri | Gayatri Patel's goon | ||
| Nela Ticket | Auto Driver | ||
| Husharu | Laddanna | ||
| 2019 | 1st Rank Raju | Goon | |
| Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Kanberi | ||
| 2020 | Bombhaat | Dada's henchman | |
| Guvva Gorinka | Sadanand's father | ||
| Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | Himself | ||
| 2022 | DJ Tillu | Head constable | |
| Suraapanam | |||
| S5 No Exit | |||
| 2023 | Lingoccha | ||
| Slum Dog Husband | 9 | ||
| Narakasura | Constable Venkat | 10 | |
| Naa Nee Prema Katha | 11 | ||
| 2025 | Coffee with a Killer | ||
| Paanch Minar | Chotu’s right-hand man | Posthumous release | |
| 2026 | Seetha Payanam | Posthumous release |
References
References
- "Fish Venkat, Telugu actor and comedian known for 'Brindaavanam', passes away due to Kidney failure". India TV News. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- "Fish Venkat: సినీ నటుడు ఫిష్ వెంకట్ కన్నుమూత". Eenadu (in Telugu). 19 July 2025.
- "Actor Fish Venkat takes part in Green India Challenge". Telangana Today. 31 July 2022.
- "Telugu actor Fish Venkat dies at 53". Telangana Today. 18 July 2025.
- "Telugu Actor-Comedian Fish Venkat Dies At 53 After Battling Kidney And Liver Failure". Times Now. 18 July 2025.
- "Telugu actor Fish Venkat dies due to multiple organ failure". The Hindu. 19 July 2025. Archived from the original on 19 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- "Telugu actor Fish Venkat dies due to multiple organ failure". The Hindu. 19 July 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- "Fish Venkat Death: Telugu Actor Who Allegedly Received Aid From Prabhas, Pawan Kalyan For Kidney Transplant". Times Now. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- Pecheti, Prakash (29 July 2023). "Slum Dog Husband review: This absurd, disjointed satirical comedy might have been inspired by an illogical WhatsApp idea". The South First.
- Sistu, Suhas (3 November 2023). "'Narakasura' review: Interesting revenge drama". The Hans India.
- "Naa Nee Prema KathaUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 March 2025.