Telugu Cinema's renowned comedian Venu Madhav passes away

Telugu comedian Venu Madhav passed away on Wednesday at 12.20 pm. He was 39. Telugu film PRO Vamsi Kaka took to Twitter to share news of Venu’s demise. 

He wrote, “Actor Venu Madhav Passed away today at 12.20 pm. Both the family members and doctors confirmed it. May his Soul Rest in Peace. #RIPVenuMadhav” 

Actor Venu Madhav Passed away today at 12.20 pm. Both the family members and doctors confirmed it. May his Soul Rest in Peace. #RIPVenuMadhav pic.twitter.com/iPvG5ICLsx

— Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) September 25, 2019

After undergoing treatment for kidney-related ailments and being discharged from hospital on September 22, Venu Madhav was hospitalized on Tuesday after his health deteriorated. As Venu’s health worsened further, he was moved to the Intensive Critical Care Unit of the hospital and put on life support.

Born in Kodad of Suryapet district, Venu was a member of Telugu Desam Party. He made his way into the entertainment industry as a mimicry artist. Venu got his first major break with Sampradayam (1996), which also marked his debut in the Telugu film industry. He later appeared in a slew of films in Telugu and Tamil. The actor has appeared in blockbusters like Master, Tholi Prema, Yuvaraju, Nuvve Nuvve, DIl, Simhadri and Arya to name a few. 

Venu Madhav was last seen in Dr. Paramanandaiah Students (2016). It was believed that he was staying away from films owing to his bad health. However, the actor appeared on a talk show to deny all the rumors, saying it was his personal choice to take a break from acting.