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. 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.
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.
Fish Venkat died on 18 July 2025 at the age of 53 in Hyderabad, Telangana, due to complications arising from kidney and liver failure.
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. 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.
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 filmAshok 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 SherPappi'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 SpeedunnoduRamachandrappa'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 Kanberi2020 Bombhaat Dada's henchman Guvva Gorinka Sadanand's father Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma Himself 2022 DJ Tillu Head constable Suraapanam S5 No Exit 2023LingocchaSlum Dog HusbandNarakasura Constable VenkatNaa Nee Prema Katha2025Coffee with a KillerPaanch MinarChotu’s right-hand manPosthumous release 2026 Seetha Payanam Posthumous release
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