Fish Venkat, ‘DJ Tillu' fame Telugu actor, dies at 53 from kidney failure
He was known for playing comedy and villainous roles in several Tollywood films, including Gabbar Singh, Adhurs, DJ Tillu, Bunny, Dhee and Mirapakay.
Fish Venkat, whose real name is Venkat Raj, earned the name 'fish' due to his Telangana dialect. His most recent acting foray was with Aha thriller film 'Coffee with a Killer.'
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