Full Name: Fish Venkat
Profession: Actor, Comedian
Popular Name: Fish Venkat
Industry: Telugu Cinema (Tollywood)
Age and Early Life
Fish Venkat was born and raised in Hyderabad, Telangana. Although his exact date of birth is not publicly available, he is believed to be in his late 40s or early 50s. He earned the nickname “Fish” because of his involvement in the fish business before entering the film industry.
Career
Fish Venkat began his career as a junior artist and supporting actor in Telugu films. Over time, his unique comedic timing and slang-driven dialogue delivery helped him carve a niche in Tollywood. He became a popular face in mass and comedy scenes, often appearing in films with leading stars like Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, and Allu Arjun.
His popularity grew further thanks to his viral meme presence and funny interviews on YouTube. His dialogues and expressions became widely used on social media, especially among the youth.
Apart from movies, Fish Venkat also appeared in various TV shows and short-format content, where his mass appeal and natural comic sense stood out.
Popular Movies
Fish Venkat has appeared in over 100 films. Some of his notable movies include:
- Gabbar Singh
- Race Gurram
- Dookudu
- Julayi
- Businessman
- Badshah
- Sarrainodu
- DJ – Duvvada Jagannadham
- Ismart Shankar
- Bheemla Nayak
He is mostly seen in small yet impactful comic roles that add local flavor to commercial films.
Family
Fish Venkat prefers to keep his personal and family life private. Not much is known about his wife, children, or other family members. However, he has mentioned in a few interviews that he comes from a humble background and worked hard to earn his place in the film industry.
Net Worth
While exact figures are not officially disclosed, Fish Venkat’s net worth is estimated to be around 1 to 2 crore INR. His income sources include acting in films, promotional content, YouTube interviews, and guest appearances on TV shows.
Death
Venkat was admitted to the hospital due to kidney and liver failure and was in urgent need of a transplant. Despite efforts to arrange financial assistance for his treatment, he sadly passed away on 18 July 2025 at the age of 53.
