Telugu Actor Fish Venkat Dies at 53 After Prolonged Kidney Ailments

Telugu actor Fish Venkat, 53, has passed away in Hyderabad after a prolonged battle with kidney-related ailments. He was a well-known character artiste with memorable roles in DJ Tillu, Bunny, and Dhee. His career began in 2001 with Kushi and Aadi. Despite an appeal for financial help for a kidney transplant, the family struggled to raise funds, and a call from actor Prabhas offering support was revealed to be fake.

Hyderabad, July 2, 2025 - Telugu actor Fish Venkat, whose real name is Venkat Raj, has passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 53 after a prolonged battle with kidney-related ailments [1]. Venkat was known for his comedic and villainous roles in films such as Bunny, Adhurs, Dhee, and Mirapakay. His career began in 2001 with Kushi and Aadi, and he was most recently seen in the Aha thriller film Coffee with a Killer.

The actor was admitted to the hospital recently after his kidney condition worsened, leading to kidney failure. His family had sought financial assistance for a kidney transplant, with an estimated cost of ₹50 lakh. A call from actor Prabhas' team offering financial support was later revealed to be fake [1].

The passing of Fish Venkat underscores the increasing prevalence of kidney-related ailments, which is a significant driver for the global urinalysis market. According to a report by SNS Insider, the global urinalysis market is projected to grow from USD 4.03 billion in 2023 to USD 8.52 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 8.70% during the forecast period (2024–2032) [2]. This growth is fueled by rising health consciousness, preventive screening, and technological innovations in urinalysis.

The market is segmented into consumables, biochemical urinalysis, and disease screening, with the consumables segment holding the largest share due to the repetitive consumption of test strips, reagents, and disposables [2]. The biochemical urinalysis segment, which can indicate conditions such as diabetes and kidney problems, is also a significant driver for market growth.

The U.S. market is expected to remain the largest regional contributor, driven by robust healthcare infrastructure and high expenditure on R&D [2]. However, the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, due to strengthening healthcare infrastructure, increasing chronic disease burden, and rising health awareness [2].

The passing of Fish Venkat serves as a reminder of the importance of preventive health screening and early detection of chronic diseases. The urinalysis market is poised to continue growing as technological advancements and increasing health consciousness drive demand for diagnostic tools.

References:
[1] https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/telugu-actor-fish-venkat-dies-at-53-after-battling-kidney-disease-101752888873938.html
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/17/3117289/0/en/Urinalysis-Market-to-Surpass-USD-8-52-Billion-by-2032-Fueled-by-Rising-UTI-Kidney-Disease-Prevalence-and-Technological-Innovation-SNS-Insider.html