Fish Venkat (1971-2025) Biography, Age, Family, Career

Quick Info

Profession	Actor
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	03/08/1971
Age	53 years (died on 18, Jul, 2025)
Birthplace	Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date of Death	18/07/2025

Latest News about Fish Venkat

18/07/2025

Telugu actor and comedian Fish Venkat died in Hyderabad on 18 July 2025 after a prolonged illness involving kidney and liver failure. He had been on dialysis and ventilator support in his final days while awaiting a kidney transplant. He was survived by his wife Suvarna and their children.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Mangalampalli Venkatesh
Real Name	Venkat Raj
Other Name	Fish Venkat
Full Name	Mangalampalli Venkatesh

Physical Stats & More

Height	168 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black (Semi Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

Completed education up to 3rd grade

Personal Life

Resided in Musheerabad, Hyderabad
Worked in the fish market selling fish before entering cinema

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Close Friends	Srihari (Actor, close friend and mentor) V.V. Vinayak (Director, considered as Godfather)

Family

Father	Worked at IDPL
Spouse	Suvarna
Children	2 1 Daughter (Shravanthi) 2 sons Suvarna (Wife) 2 Daughters Shravanthi (Daughter)

Career

Debut Film	Jantarmantar (1991)
Highlights	Venkat began his acting career with the film 'Kushi' and gained fame through his comic timing. He played significant roles in various films such as 'Aadi' (2002) and 'Subramanyam For Sale' (2014), where he was praised for his performance and dialogue delivery. 'Subramanyam For Sale' marked a turning point in his career, highlighting his ability to fully engage audiences. Despite facing challenges related to his fish business, Venkat continued acting and garnered recognition in the Telugu film industry. He took on roles passionately, often prioritizing the craft over financial gain. Appeared in over 100 Telugu films, including hits like Bunny, Adhurs, Dhee, Gabbar Singh, DJ Tillu, and Hyper. Began acting career with the film 'Jantarmantar' (1991) and gained fame through his comic timing in 'Aadi' (2002). Played significant roles in various films such as 'Aadi' (2002), 'Subramanyam For Sale' (2014), 'Bunny', 'Adhurs', 'Dhee', 'Gabbar Singh', 'DJ Tillu', and 'Hyper'. Known for his distinctive Telangana accent and vibrant screen presence in Telugu cinema. His last released film was 'Coffee Vidy Killer' (released on 31/01/2025).
Breakout Role	Aadi (2002) - Dialogue: 'Thodakottu Chinnaa'

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Growing up in Hyderabad, Venkat was deeply connected to his roots, evident in his distinct dialect.
2. His early beginnings included working at Musheerabad Fish Market while secretly pursuing acting.
3. Venkat initially showed little interest in acting until encouraged by his close friend actor Srihari.
4. He was once selected to compete in the Mr. Telangana contest due to his fitness awareness.
5. Aquatic heritage played a role in his nickname 'Fish Venkat,' rooted in the Ganga Putrudu community.
6. He suffered from kidney and liver failure for a long period before passing away.
7. He was waiting for a kidney transplant before his death.

Fish Venkat Actor Indian Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India