Fish Venkat’s Family Exposes Fraud After Prabhas Donation Rumour Amid Struggle for Kidney Transplant Funds

Family Sets Record Straight on Prabhas’ Alleged ₹50 Lakh Donation

The death of Telugu actor Fish Venkat, known for his comic timing and memorable roles, has left a cloud of confusion and frustration over his family—thanks to a widespread rumour about a massive donation from superstar Prabhas. When news first broke that Prabhas had apparently offered a donation of ₹50 lakh for Venkat’s life-saving kidney transplant, fans and well-wishers breathed a sigh of relief. But according to Venkat's own family, it was nothing but a cruel hoax.

Venkat’s daughter, Sravanthi, poured her heart out about the struggle to find both money and a donor after his kidneys failed. She recounted how the family had hoped for help when someone claiming to represent Prabhas reached out, promising to cover the ₹50 lakh cost for the transplant. For a moment, relief and gratitude filled their home. That joy vanished quickly. “We found out after that it was a fake call. Prabhas doesn’t even know something like this is happening. We have not received any financial help yet,” the family explained, frustrated by the confusion and heartbreak the false promise brought during such a desperate time.

Real Support Arrived—But Fell Short

While the Prabhas rumour was exposed as a scam, other members of the film community stepped in with whatever support they could manage. Actor Vishwak Sen quietly contributed ₹2 lakh. Pawan Kalyan, one of the industry’s biggest stars, also donated ₹2 lakh. A minister from the Telangana state government provided more assistance. Despite these acts of kindness, they didn’t come close to the mammoth ₹50 lakh required for a kidney transplant and related hospital expenses. Sravanthi’s revelation about the mounting financial strain only made things tougher. She disclosed that the family continued dialysis sessions and pursued a compatible donor, but time ran out as Venkat’s health failed rapidly.

For many, this episode shines a harsh light on the intense challenges faced by artists in the Indian entertainment industry when illness strikes. Medical systems can be hard to navigate, and support—even from within their own community—rarely matches the skyrocketing costs of serious treatments. False hope, especially when spread through scams like the fraudulent Prabhas call, only deepens the struggle. The Venkat family’s ordeal calls attention not just to their own loss, but to the wider problem of misinformation and financial insecurity faced by many behind-the-scenes faces in film.

Fish Venkat’s passing is a sad reminder that behind every headline about flashy donations or acts of charity, there are real people fighting tough battles—with no guarantees, and sometimes, no help at all.