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]
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.[4][5][6]
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sammakka Sarakka | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
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