Venu Madhav Dies At 39; Mahesh Babu, Anushka Shetty, Nani and other Telugu celebs offer condolences

Telugu comedian and actor Venu Madhav, 39, died on Wednesday afternoon at a private hospital in Secunderabad. The popular comedian passed away due to kidney and liver-related problems at around 12.20 PM today, September 25th. Fans and celebrities from the Telugu film industry took to Twitter and paid tributes to the late comedian. Tollywood celebrities like Anushka Shetty, Nani, Sudheer Babu, Ileana D'Cruz, Mahesh Babu, Varun Tej and others have started posting condolences on social media. 

The Baahubali actress Anushka Shetty took to Instagram and shared a heartfelt note over Venu Madhav's demise. She wrote, "Sad to hear about the sudden demise of #VenuMadhav garu had some fond memories with him from my first movie Super ..He has been one of the best comedians in the Telugu film industry with unique talent ,my heartfelt condolences to his family." 

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Mahesh Babu, who has shared the screen space with Venu Madhav, tweeted, "Extremely sad to hear about the demise of Venu Madhav garu. May his soul rest in peace. Extending my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones." 

Check out Tweets below:

Extremely sad to hear about the demise of Venu Madhav garu. May his soul rest in peace. Extending my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

So saddened to hear about #VenuMadhav... worked with him right in my first film and he was always such a happy positive person to be around...my heart goes out to his family...love and strength to you in this difficult time

Sad to hear about the sudden demise of #VenuMadhav garu had some fond memories with him from my first movie Super ..He has been one of the best comedians in Telugu film industry with unique talent ,my heartfelt condolences to his family

#RIPVenuMadhav garu.
Thank you for your contribution to telugu cinema.
Condolences to his family and friends.

I remember how much I controlled my laughter holding the clap board when Venu Madhav gaaru was in the frame during Radha Gopalam. His energy and timing are unmatchable. God bless his soul and my deepest condolences to the family.

There is only one moment, a comedian can make you cry instead of laugh ... Unfortunately, that's too early in #VenuMadhav garu's life. Saddened by the news. #RipVenumadhav

Extremely sad to hear about actor Venu Madhav garu leaving us
it’s just too soon...
His talent and his work will always be remembered. Strength to his family. #RIPVenuMadhav garu

Venu Madhav was discharged on Sunday but was rushed to hospital on Tuesday after his condition worsened. He was taken to the Intensive Care Unit and was put on on a ventilator. Venu Madhav has been battling with life for years now and this had kept him away from the film.